Posts by Toni Mercia
Music Managers in the Industry 2019 Billie Eilish
Picture this: you’re jamming out in your bedroom studio, a cup of overpriced artisanal coffee in hand, dreaming up lyrics that could se...
Carlos Padilla, VP Operations at Abbywho, Inc. Contact Details
As a musician, networking and building relationships with industry professionals is crucial for career advancement. Carlos Padilla, VP ...
How to Write Songs About Rhyme
Rhyme is not a crutch. Rhyme is a superpower. Used badly rhyme sounds juvenile. Used well rhyme makes an ear full stay glued and sing a...
How to Write a Song About Journalism
Want to write a song that makes newsroom lights flicker and editors weep. You want a chorus that sounds like a headline, verses that fe...
D-Beat Songwriting Advice
So you want to write D-Beat songs that hit like a boot to the chest. Good. You came to the right place. This guide walks you through th...
Minimal Techno Songwriting Advice
If you think minimal techno means doing nothing then get ready for a reality check. Minimal techno is brutal honesty with sound. It str...
How to Write Songs About Time
Time is the most relatable subject on the planet. Everyone has too much of it and not enough of it at the same time. Musicians write ab...
What Percentage Do Music Managers Take
So, you’re diving into the music biz and wondering, “What percentage do music managers take?” Welcome to the backstage pass of the musi...
How to Write Lyrics About Imagery
Imagery is the difference between a lyric you hum and a lyric that haunts you. You want listeners to see the room, smell the rain, tast...
Música Popular Brasileira Songwriting Advice
MPB means Música Popular Brasileira. That is Brazilian popular music. It is a huge umbrella that contains bossa nova, samba, tropicália...