Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Slacker Rock Songs
You want a song that sounds like you woke up five minutes before the gig and still stole the show. Slacker rock is the art of being eff...
How to Write Lyrics About Makeups
You want a song about makeup that slaps in the best way. You want lines that are witty without being shallow. You want images that feel...
John Pope, Freelancer Cinematographer at VH1 Contact Details
John Pope is a highly acclaimed freelance cinematographer who has worked with VH1, a leading American cable television network. With a ...
Warner Music Group A&R
Have you ever wondered how a record deal is born from endless hours of studio jams, scribbled lyric notes, and that knack for discoveri...
How to Write Songs About Begin
You want that fresh start feeling to live inside a song. Maybe you are writing about the very first day after a breakup, the risky firs...
How to Write Stride Jazz Songs
You want music that jumps out of the piano like a person with too much coffee. You want a left hand that walks like it owns the room. Y...
How to Write Lyrics About Fantasy
You want to lure listeners into another world and make them feel like they lived there for three minutes and thirty seconds. Fantasy ly...
Drumstep Songwriting Advice
Drumstep, a subgenre of drum and bass, is a unique and captivating style of music that requires a deep understanding of its characteris...
Arrangement Moves That Make Choruses Explode
You want the chorus to hit like a mic drop in a crowded barroom. You want people to forget their drink, forget their dignity, and sing ...
Barbara Gauthier, Southeast Bureau Chief at BET Networks Contact Details
Barbara Gauthier is a highly respected and accomplished media professional, currently serving as the Southeast Bureau Chief at BET Netw...