Posts by Toni Mercia
How To Write A Melody Over Chords
You have chords. Now make something singable, sticky, and mildly addictive. This guide gives you a clear path from blank page panic to ...
Chulsey Hill, Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting at BET Networks Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Chulsey Hill, Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting at BET Ne...
New Pop Songwriting Advice
If you want a pop song that hits playlists, lands on TikTok, and makes your ex regret everything, you are in the right place. This guid...
Old-Time Bluegrass/Appalachian Bluegrass Songwriting Advice
Before diving into songwriting advice, it's essential to understand the rich cultural heritage and historical context of Old-Time Blueg...
How to Write a Song About Positive Thinking
You want a song that lifts people up without making them roll their eyes. You want words that feel honest even when they aim for optimi...
How to Write Indian Classical Lyrics
You want lyrics that sit inside a raga and breathe with the taal. You want words that let the singer ornament without collapsing meanin...
How to Write Songs About Environmentalism
You want a song that makes people feel something and then do something. You want a chorus that lands in the heart and a verse that show...
Sung Poetry Songwriting Advice
Listen up. You have a poem that is raw, true and maybe slightly humiliating. You want that poem to live as a song that people put on re...
Instrumental Rock Songwriting Advice
You want an instrumental that does not sound like wallpaper music at your cousin's DIY wedding. You want riffs that punch a hole throug...
Portia Sabin, President at Kill Rock Stars (OR) Contact Details
Portia Sabin is a highly respected figure in the music industry, currently serving as the President at Kill Rock Stars, an independent ...