Posts by Toni Mercia
Ragini Songwriting Advice
You want a melody that feels like summer monsoon and a hook that gets stuck in the ear like that one aunt at family functions. You want...
How to Write Orchestral Jazz Songs
So you want to write orchestral jazz songs that make people feel smart, drunk, and breathless at the same time. Good. This guide hands ...
How to Write Songs About Animals
Animals make people feel things fast. They can be cute, terrifying, ridiculous, noble, or the perfect mask for messy feelings you canno...
Laura Hiser, Assistant to Will Botwin at Red Light Management Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Laura Hiser, Assistant to Will Botwin at Red Light Management, can be ...
How to Write Songs About Freedom
You want to sing about freedom that actually lands. Not the generic banner with tired lines. Not the obvious metaphor that sounds like ...
How to Write Lyrics About Lyricism And Poetry
You want to write a song about writing songs without sounding like a college essay or a sad Tumblr post. You want lines that are self a...
How to Write Hispanic Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel born from the barrio, not plated like a tourist souvenir. You want lines that make Spanish speakers nod, Engl...
How to Write Songs About Lies
Lies are delicious for songwriters. They come with built in drama, moral friction, and a built in reason for a chorus to explode. Lies ...
R&B & Soul Songwriting Advice
You want music that hits the heart and makes people move while crying in the club bathroom. You want lyrics that feel like a secret not...
Brandi Carlile - The Story Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
You want a story song that grabs an ear, guts a heart, and makes strangers sing along on the subway. Brandi Carlile and the song known ...