Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write a Song About Music Theory
You want theory to sound like a bop not a textbook. You want students and fans to hum intervals in the shower and remember the circle i...
Jewish Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
This is the guide you wanted but did not know you needed. You want to spit bars about Torah study, tikkun olam, family dinners, and the...
Fandangos Songwriting Advice
This is the kind of songwriting advice you text to your messy genius friend at 2 a.m. Fandangos style is loud, unashamed, a little weir...
How to Write World Fusion Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like the world without sounding like a tourist with a phrasebook. You want lines that hold cultural weight, ...
How to Write Hokum Songs
Hokum songs are that rude wink at grandma while you play a juke joint classic. They are built from sly jokes, irresistible wordplay, an...
Danish Traditional Music Songwriting Advice
Yes you can write a modern hit that smells faintly of rye bread and accordion grease while still sounding like it belongs on your playl...
How Do You Contact Music Managers
Ever found yourself wondering, “How do I contact music managers without coming off like a desperate groupie at a sold-out show?” Whethe...
How to Write Hardstyle Songs
You want a track that punches faces and hugs skulls at the same time. You want a kick so massive it makes the neighbor check for struct...
How to Write Punk Rock Songs
You want to write punk songs that make people jump, laugh, think, and maybe break a cheap amp. You want riffs that hit like a fist thro...
Best Music Publishing Companies
Picture this: you're jamming on your guitar in a cramped apartment, scribbling down lyrics on napkins, and dreaming big about your hit ...