Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Instrumental Country Lyrics
You are writing words for a song where guitars, fiddles, pedal steel, and solos do half the talking. That means your lyrics must sit ti...
Joel Timen, VP of A&R and Publishing at Curb / Word Entertainment Contact Details
Who is Joel Timen?
Joel Timen is the Vice President of A&R and Publishing at Curb / Word Entertainment, a leading Christian music c...
How to Write Mandopop Songs
You want a Mandopop song that makes listeners cry in the subway and replay in the taxi app. You want a chorus that grandma and your cru...
How to Write Crossover Music Lyrics
You want your song to live in two playlists at once. You want the country aunt to feel it on the porch and the club kid to find it in b...
How to Write Beatdown Hardcore Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a freight train at full speed. You want a line that the crowd can chant like a war cry. You want words th...
Brett Green, Artist Manager at Piedmont Talent
Brett Green is a renowned artist manager at Piedmont Talent, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range of artists, musici...
Jonas Nachsin, President at Roadrunner Records Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jonas Nachsin, President at Roadrunner Records, can be a game-changer ...
Distributor Keeps Advances If You Leave - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Look. You signed for an advance, you celebrated, you bought ramen that was finally not instant. Then you tried to leave the distributor...
How to Write Zydeco Lyrics
You want people to stomp, clap, and shout back your lines. You want a chorus that the whole front porch at the crawfish boil can sing i...
How to Write a Song About Instruments And Gear
Yes you can write a love song to a guitar and no this will not ruin your street cred. Songs about instruments and gear are secretly bri...