Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write a Song About Getting Married
You want a song that makes the groom cry, the aunt dance, and the DJ add it to the part two playlist. You want lines that slip into vow...
Margie Alban, Booking Agent at Do It Booking
Margie Alban is a renowned booking agent at Do It Booking, a prominent booking agency in the music industry. With years of experience u...
How to Write a Song About Traditional Dance
You want a song that gets feet moving and elders nodding their heads like approval stamps. You want a tune that honors a tradition whil...
Steven Carless, SVP A&R at Universal Music Group Contact Details
Steven Carless is a renowned music industry executive who serves as the Senior Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Group. With...
Top 3 Most Influential Music Managers of 2023
Ever wondered who’s the wizard behind the curtain making your favorite tunes *actually* explode on the charts? In 2023, music managers ...
Punk Songwriting Advice
You want songs that hit like a truth bomb and stick like gum on a subway seat. You want lyrics that sound like a dare, chords that cut ...
How to Write Afro House Songs
You want a track that makes the floor move and the soul feel seen. You want percussion that hits like a heartbeat and a vocal that turn...
How to Write Progressive Rock Songs
You want music that feels daring, cinematic, and slightly dangerous. Progressive rock, which fans sometimes call prog, is the playgroun...
Funk Melody Songwriting Advice
Funk music is all about the groove, the vibe, and the feel. When it comes to writing funk melodies, it's essential to create a sense of...
Controlled Composition Caps On Mechanicals - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If you write songs and sign with a record label, someone will try to take your mechanicals in a way that sounds normal but pays you lik...