Posts by Toni Mercia
Paul Tinelli, Researcher and Writer for The Series and Specials Department at VH1 Contact Details
As a musician, getting your work noticed by industry professionals can be a game-changer. Paul Tinelli, a researcher and writer for The...
How to Write Crossover Music Songs
You want a song that lives in two playlists and owns both. You want a chorus that slams at a festival and also sounds intimate on a lat...
How to Write Songs About Death
You want a song about death that lands like a hand on the shoulder and not like a bad eulogy. You want lyrics that are honest without b...
How to Write Songs About Breakups
You want a breakup song that feels like someone stole your journal and put it on the radio. You want lines people quote on social feeds...
How to Write Songs About Construction
You want a song that sounds like a job site and a diary at the same time. You want imagery that clicks like a nail gun and a chorus tha...
Rage Songwriting Advice
Want to turn fury into art that actually bangs? Rage songs are the emotional Molotov cocktail of music. They let you scream, stomp and ...
Wally Wilson, Partner at Skyville Contact Details
Wally Wilson is a highly respected music industry professional who serves as a partner at Skyville, a renowned music production and pub...
Peter Casperson, CEO at United For Opportunity (UFO) Contact Details
Peter Casperson is a renowned music industry executive who currently serves as the CEO of United For Opportunity (UFO), a non-profit or...
How to Write Afro/Cosmic Music Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people move and feel like they are hovering above a packed dance floor under a starry sky. You want words tha...
Writing with Loops & Samples: Legal Basics for Sample Packs and Beat Makers
You love a loop that slaps. You do not love a cease and desist that slaps your bank account. Whether you are building a beat, packaging...