Posts by Toni Mercia
Meredeth Oliver, VP of A&R Administration at Universal Music Group Contact Details
Meredith Oliver, the Vice President of A&R Administration at Universal Music Group, is a key figure in the music industry. As a mus...
How to Write Viking Metal Songs
You want thunder, sails and a chorus that makes a bar full of strangers pretend to row. You want riffs heavy enough to bruise the nordi...
Novelty Piano Songwriting Advice
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of novelty piano songs. If you want to write piano tunes that make people laugh, tilt their he...
Trina Maynes, Vice President Human Resources at VH1 Contact Details
Trina Maynes is a seasoned human resources executive who currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at VH1, a leading Am...
Nu Metal Songwriting Advice
Your job is to make people feel something heavy, messy, and true. You want riffs that bite like a surprise text from an ex. You want vo...
Industry Contacts
Ever wondered how a scribbling songwriter transforms into a bona fide music industry insider without selling their soul to endless netw...
Mike Maietta, Owner & Agent at Creative Entertainment Group
Mike Maietta is the owner and agent at Creative Entertainment Group, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range of artists...
Chutney Parang Songwriting Advice
You want a song that makes aunties clap, DJs nod, and strangers learn the chorus by the second listen. You want fusion that feels hones...
Monte Malone, SVP A&R at A&R Worldwide Contact Details
Monte Malone is a highly respected figure in the music industry, serving as the Senior Vice President of A&R at A&R Worldwide. ...
Music Industry A&R
Ever wondered how the magic behind your favorite chart-topping hit happens? Picture this: a savvy talent scout with an ear for fresh, e...