Posts by Toni Mercia
Drone Music Songwriting Advice
Drone music, a subgenre of electronic music, has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique soundscapes and atmospheric textur...
How to Write a Song About Reggae And Ska
You want that skank to hit the chest and that groove to live in somebody's shoes. You want a lyric that feels honest and a beat that pe...
How to Write Lyrics About Farming And Agriculture
Yes you can write a song about a tractor and make people cry on the subway. Farming and agriculture are full of massive human stakes. T...
How to Write Traditional Blues Verses Lyrics
Want verses that smell like bourbon, wear scuffed boots, and tell a story that makes strangers nod like they understood your whole life...
How to Write Lyrics About Sacrifice
Sacrifice is a lyric writer gold mine. It contains pain and pride, regret and glory, and the kind of messy human detail that makes list...
How to Write Lyrics About Remote Work
You live where you work now. Your commute is three steps. Your coworker is a cat named Steve. Your boss expects camera eye contact and ...
How to Write a Song About Success And Failure
You want a song that makes people feel like you just read their diary and then high fived them. Success and failure are universal and m...
What Education Do Music Business Managers Have
Ever wondered if being a music business manager means you need to be a walking encyclopedia of MBA jargon mixed with the soul of a rock...
Bluegrass Gospel Songwriting Advice
Bluegrass gospel music has a rich history that spans over a century, with its roots deeply embedded in traditional American folk music....
How to Write Ragini Songs
You want a song that feels ancient and sounds fresh. You want a melody that breathes the soil of raga and a lyric that makes someone in...