Posts by Toni Mercia
Background Music Songwriting Advice
As a musician, you're likely familiar with the concept of background music, but do you know how to effectively incorporate it into your...
How to Write Chicano Rock Songs
You want a song that sounds like your barrio, your abuela, and your first car all at once. You want a guitar tone that makes people loo...
How to Write Chalga Songs
Chalga is not just music. It is a mood, a lifestyle, and a glittering mess that your aunt will dance to at weddings while your cousin r...
How Much Do Music Business Managers Make
Ever wondered how much cash those sharp-suited, smooth-talking music business managers are raking in while you’re still figuring out ho...
David Boxenbaum, GM at A&M Records Records / Octone Contact Details
David Boxenbaum is a prominent figure in the music industry, currently serving as the General Manager at A&M Records and Octone Rec...
How to Write Lyrics About Learning
Learning is messy, funny, embarrassing, and often the best fuel for a song. Whether you are writing about learning a new chord, learnin...
Andrew J., Founder at THIRDMAN RECORDS Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Andrew J., Founder at THIRDMAN RECORDS, can be a game-changer for your...
Honky-Tonk Piano Songwriting Advice
You want a song that slaps like cheap whiskey and sticks like spilled beer on a barstool. You want piano parts that make a room lean in...
How to Write Lyrics About Midlife Crisis
You want songs that feel honest, savage, and oddly comforting. You want lines that name the panic but make it singable. You want hooks ...
Glenn Scott, Global Head of Product Development at Creative Artists Agency, Inc.
As a musician, getting in touch with industry insiders like Glenn Scott, Global Head of Product Development at Creative Artists Agency,...