Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write J-Core Songs
You want to make J Core that slams the body and tugs the heart at the same time. You want kicks that feel like a wrestler landing on yo...
How to Write Nueva Canción Lyrics
You want songs that sting like truth and sing like home. Nueva Canción, which in Spanish means new song, is not just a genre. It is a c...
Jazz Pop Songwriting Advice
If you love jazzy chords but also want people to sing your hook at brunch you are in the right place. Jazz pop is the sweet spot where ...
David Kenneth, Head of A&R at Daven Records Contact Details
David Kenneth is a renowned music industry professional who serves as the Head of A&R (Artist and Repertoire) at Daven Records, a p...
Willie Nelson - Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you want to learn how a tiny lyric can feel like a lifetime, this is the laboratory. Willie Nelson turned an old country ballad into...
Best Gospel Music Managers
Picture this: you're on stage, the lights dimmed, and the first strains of your soul-stirring gospel anthem fill the air. Backstage, yo...
Boogie-Woogie Songwriting Advice
Want a song that makes people clap, stomp, and embarrass their sober friends on the dance floor? You want the kind of tune that opens a...
How to Write Rockabilly/Neo-Rockabilly Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like a tipped over jukebox at three a.m. You want lines that spit whiskey and motor oil and then wink at you...
Disco Songwriting Advice
Disco music is a genre that is all about energy, excitement, and getting people on the dance floor. As a songwriter, capturing the esse...
Music Managers in Texas
Picture this: you’re cruising down an endless Texas highway, the wind whipping through your hair, your favorite playlist bumping in the...