Posts by Toni Mercia
Warner Music Group A&R
Have you ever wondered how a record deal is born from endless hours of studio jams, scribbled lyric notes, and that knack for discoveri...
A&R Manager
Ever wondered who holds the backstage pass to the music industry’s hottest discoveries? Meet the A&R Manager, a savvy, trendsetting...
Phil Kominski, Booking Agent at Last Call Entertainment
Phil Kominski is a renowned booking agent at Last Call Entertainment, a leading talent agency that specializes in booking live music pe...
How to Write Hard Bop Songs
Want to write a hard bop tune that makes a saxophonist grin like they found extra coffee in their tote bag? You are in the right place....
Lori Haynes, Booking agent at Piedmont Talent
Lori Haynes is a renowned booking agent at Piedmont Talent, a leading entertainment agency that specializes in booking live music perfo...
Piedmont Blues Songwriting Advice
The Piedmont blues, a style that originated in the southeastern United States, is characterized by its distinctive fingerpicking patter...
Frankie Pine, Music Supervisor at Whirly Girl Music Contact Details
Frankie Pine is a renowned Music Supervisor at Whirly Girl Music, a leading music supervision company based in Los Angeles. With a keen...
Mary Hogan, VP A&R Administration at Concord Music Group Contact Details
Mary Hogan is the Vice President of A&R Administration at Concord Music Group, a leading independent music company that owns and op...
How to Write a Song About Feeling Lonely
You want a song that hugs and pinches at the same time. You want listeners to hear it in a midnight Uber, feel less alone, then message...
How to Write Nunatak (Band) Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like Nunatak but do not make the band sue you for stealing their diary. Nice goal. Nunatak has a vibe that l...