Posts by Toni Mercia
Finishing Songs: From 8 Bar Idea to Release in 7 Checkpoints
You have an 8 bar spark that sounds like something. Now you need to turn it into a record people remember and a release people stream. ...
How to Write Lyrics About Composition
You want to sing about making music without sounding like a music theory textbook or a producer flexing for the group chat. You want li...
Soleá Songwriting Advice
So you want to write a Soleá that actually matters. Good. That means you want weight, space, and a voice that stings a little. Soleá is...
Country Pop/Cosmopolitan Country Songwriting Advice
Country Pop, also known as Cosmopolitan Country, is a subgenre of country music that blends traditional country elements with modern po...
How to Write Progressive Metalcore Lyrics
You want words that punch the skull and haunt the midnight walk home. Progressive metalcore is a music style that blends crushing heavi...
Oldies Songwriting Advice
You want a song that sounds like it could have been played on AM radio the first time you heard it. You want a melody that sits in the ...
How to Write Melodic House Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people feel like they are floating and fist pumping at the same time. You want words that sit perfectly on wa...
Chopped And Screwed Songwriting Advice
If you want your songs to breathe like syrup and hit like slow thunder, you are in the right place. Chopped and screwed music is a vibe...
Boogaloo Songwriting Advice
Want to write boogaloo songs that make people move, sing, and call their ex out of jealousy? Good. You are in the right place. Boogaloo...
How to Write Worldbeat Songs
You want music that sounds like it could cross oceans and still feel like your weird, beautiful self. Worldbeat is a creative playgroun...