Posts by Toni Mercia
Music Managers Application
Welcome to the wild, wonderful world of the Music Managers Application, the launchpad that's designed to catapult aspiring music manage...
How to Write Inuit Music Songs
You want to write songs that honor Arctic sounds and storytelling without being a cultural tourist. Maybe you are curious about throat ...
Scott McGaughey, Production Manager at Drag City Records Contact Details
Scott McGaughey is the Production Manager at Drag City Records, a renowned independent record label based in Chicago, Illinois. As a ke...
Casandra Liggin, Digital Sales Manager at BET Networks Contact Details
As a musician, getting your foot in the door with industry professionals can be a daunting task. However, with the right approach and a...
What Is A&R
Ever wondered how your favorite artist got discovered or how a killer track goes from scribbled lyrics in a notebook to a chart-topping...
Zachary Cepin, Booking Agent at High Road Touring
Zachary Cepin is a prominent booking agent at High Road Touring, a leading music booking agency that represents a diverse range of arti...
How to Write Active Rock Songs
You want a song that punches through a bar PA and makes strangers air drum like they know the words. Active rock is the radio friendly ...
Amy Carson-Dwyer, Booking Agent at Colbert Artists Management Inc
Amy Carson-Dwyer is a renowned booking agent at Colbert Artists Management Inc, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range...
How to Write Songs About Belonging
You want listeners to feel seen. You want a line that lands like a hugged chest. You want a chorus that people sing in a room full of s...
The Core Emotion Method (CEM): A 5 Step Lyric Workflow
Welcome to the CEM. That stands for Core Emotion Method. Say it like it is. This is not a philosophy class. This is a practical, slight...