Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Lyrics About Mentoring
You want a song that honors a mentor without turning into a dusty trophy speech. You want real moments, messy gratitude, tricky power d...
Blackened Death Metal Songwriting Advice
You want to write music that crushes skulls and makes the neighbor kid finally respect your existence. Blackened death metal sits where...
How To Write A Song For Your Mom
Want to make your mom cry in a way that is equal parts ugly and proud? Good. That is the goal. Whether you want to craft a tear jerker,...
Drift Phonk Songwriting Advice
You want a track that sounds like midnight tire smoke and a VHS tape crying in the rain. Drift phonk is one part nostalgia and two part...
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...
Recording Studios in Tucson AZ
Ever wondered how your bedroom beats could transform into chart-topping tracks with the right studio vibe? Welcome to the vibrant world...
Free Beats With Hidden Sample Issues - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If you found a free beat that slaps you on first listen you are not alone. Free beats feel like manna from the internet gods. They are ...
Why Managers in the Music Industry Will Screw You Over
If you’ve ever trusted a so-called "music manager" only to later realize they were more interested in their commission than your next h...
How to Write Sung Poetry Lyrics
You want your words to land like a poem and stick like a chorus. Sung poetry sits in that sweet and slightly dangerous space where the ...
How to Write Punk Rock Songs
You want to write punk songs that make people jump, laugh, think, and maybe break a cheap amp. You want riffs that hit like a fist thro...