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• Phrasing over swing vs straight feels
• Ending tags and codas that feel classic
• Solo structure, motifs, development, release
• Blues forms, rhythm changes, and reharm basics
• Comping that leaves space for the story
• Lyric cool: subtext, irony, and winked punchlines

• Vocalists and bands blending tradition with fresh stories

• Form maps
• Motif practice prompts
• Coda/ending cheat sheet
• Rhyme colour palettes

Marry swing to cinema with scores that breathe and grooves that walk. Write melodies that survive on piano, then orchestrate with strings, winds, and brass that clarify time. Give soloists runways and backgrounds that lift without crowding.

• Rhythm section engines for club and hall
• Extended harmony with clear voice leading
• Brass shouts, woodwind colors, and string pads
• Solo frameworks, vamps, and cadenza options
• Notation and rehearsal flow that saves hours

You get: Score templates, part layouts, cue language, and recording plans. Outcome: Orchestral jazz that feels inevitable and generous.

Compose within the Shashmaqam tradition with respect and clarity. Understand maqom structures, melodic paths, and rhythmic cycles. Shape vocal lines that honor ornament and text. Arrange dutar, tanbur, nay, and frame drums with space for breath and devotion.

• Maqom overviews and characteristic motifs
• Usul rhythm guides with hand pattern notation
• Text setting for poetry and classical diction
• Call and response forms for solo and ensemble
• Recording approaches for authentic room tone

You get: Reference charts, practice ladders, pronunciation help, and ensemble seating plans. Outcome: Works that honor lineage and communicate beautifully.