Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Zouk-Lambada Lyrics
You want lyrics that drag bodies onto the dance floor and keep them there. You want lines that sound smooth in Portuguese or Creole and...
Peter Wark, Director Artist Management at Donald K Donald Events Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Peter Wark, Director Artist Management at Donald K Donald Events, can ...
How to Write Timba Lyrics
Timba is loud, messy, proud, and will make your chest rattle in a good way. If you want to write lyrics that sit on top of those crazy ...
How to Write Lyrics About Getting Married
So you want a song about getting married that does not sound like a greeting card puked into a melody. Good. You are in the right place...
How to Write Boogie-Woogie Songs
Want a song that makes people stomp, laugh, and clap like it is 1938 but with a Wi Fi password? Boogie woogie is the musical caffeine t...
How to Write Gabber Songs
You want a track that slams so hard people forget their names for a minute. You want a kick that feels like a fist to the chest. You wa...
What Are Music Managers Paid?
Ever wondered how a behind‑the‑scenes powerhouse in the music industry gets paid while you’re busy streaming the latest chart‑buster? B...
How to Write a Song About Composition
Want to write a song about writing songs? Perfect. You are about to compose meta art that winks at songcraft while still making people ...
How to Write a Song About Gratitude
Gratitude songs do not have to be saccharine or preachy. They can be messy, true, funny, vulnerable, triumphant, petty in a charming wa...
Finishing Songs: From 8 Bar Idea to Release in 7 Checkpoints
You have an 8 bar spark that sounds like something. Now you need to turn it into a record people remember and a release people stream. ...