Posts by Toni Mercia
How To Write A Song About A Girl
So you want to write a song about a girl. Cool. You are not alone. Every writer has at least one notebook page where they scribbled a n...
Shamstep Songwriting Advice
As a musician, you're likely no stranger to the allure of Shamstep, a genre that seamlessly blends traditional Middle Eastern music wit...
Kayōkyoku Songwriting Advice
Want to write songs that sound like a room full of neon lights, cigarette smoke, sentimental piano and a karaoke singer who remembers e...
How to Write Songs About Aging
Want to write a song about getting older without sounding preachy or like a Hallmark card on repeat? Good. This guide brutally explains...
How to Write J-Pop Lyrics
You want a chorus that sticks on first listen and a verse that paints a tiny movie. You also want to honor a culture and a language wit...
How to Write Instrumental Hip Hop Lyrics
You found an instrumental beat that slaps and now you need words that fit the pocket and make people replay. Maybe the beat is dusty bo...
How to Be Best Music Managers
Ever wondered how some music managers seem to have it all, juggling gigs, brainstorming killer marketing strategies, and keeping the cr...
Disco House [Fr] Songwriting Advice
Tu veux un morceau qui allume la piste dès la première mesure. Tu veux une bassline qui glisse dans les mollets et une topline que le p...
Thomas Kinmartin, Talent Buyer at TEI Entertainment
As a musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a daunting task. One of the most important people to connect with...
How to Write Wonky Pop Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like a late night text crossed with a neon thrift store mood. You want lines that make people laugh and then...