Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Freestyle Rap Songs
You want to step up to a beat and make the room bend their knees. You want words to land like headshots and the crowd to repeat your pu...
How to Write Slam Death Metal Songs
You want your song to sound like a bulldozer in a graveyard. You want riffs so heavy they change the gravity in the room and vocals so ...
How to Write Shashmaqam Lyrics
Want to write Shashmaqam lyrics that feel like they came from a dusty teahouse but still slap on a Spotify playlist? Good. You are abou...
Ari Nisman, President / CEO at Degy Booking International
Ari Nisman is a highly respected figure in the music industry, currently serving as the President and CEO of Degy Booking International...
How To Make A Hip Hop Song
You want to make a hip hop song that slaps in headphones, on TikTok, and at the block party. You want drums that hit like a text from y...
Andrew McWilliams, Booking Agent at Red 11 Music
Andrew McWilliams is a respected booking agent at Red 11 Music, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range of artists and ...
How to Write Classic Rag Lyrics
You want lyrics that snap, wag, and make people grin like they just found cash in an old coat pocket. Classic rag lyrics are cheeky, rh...
Chinese Folk Music Songwriting Advice
You want songs that feel ancient and alive at the same time. You want melodies that sit in the ribcage, not the spreadsheet. You want l...
How to Write Texas Country Songs
You want a Texas country song that feels like a tailgate, an honest beer, and a late night radio confession rolled into one. You want l...
How to Write Goa Trance Lyrics
You want lyrics that make the crowd raise their hands and then think about the universe at 4 a.m. Goa trance is a weirdly elastic art f...