Posts by Toni Mercia
New Technology Catch-All That Pays You Pennies - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Technology promises freedom and riches. Reality gives you decimals that look like a math joke. Every six months a new platform appears ...
Patrick Rains, Owner at Patrick Rains & Associates
Patrick Rains is a renowned music industry professional who has made a significant impact in the lives of many musicians. As the owner ...
How to Write Indian Jazz Lyrics
You want lyrics that swing and sting at the same time. You want words that can sit on a walking bass line and also float over a drone. ...
How to Write Blues (12 Bar Feel Turnarounds)
You want something raw and honest that hits the gut first and the head second. You want a groove people nod along to and a turnaround t...
Judy Valenti, President & Agent at Center Stage Artists
Judy Valenti is a renowned President and Agent at Center Stage Artists, a leading talent agency that represents a diverse range of arti...
How To Compose A Tune For A Song
You want a melody that sits in people. You want lines that hum in the shower, that steal a Sunday morning, that make people send voice ...
How to Write New-Age Songs
You want music that calms crowds, scores breathwork, or plays in a spa while someone pretends they are unbothered. New Age music is the...
Lofi Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
Lofi hip hop, also known as chillhop or study music, has gained immense popularity in recent years. This genre is characterized by its ...
Hardbag Songwriting Advice
You want a hardbag tune that slams the club and gets the DJ to smile while nodding like a secret co conspirator. You want a topline tha...
How to Write Songs About Support
You want a song that feels like a hand on a cold shoulder and a text that reads I got you at 3 a.m. Support songs are the ones people g...