Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Classical Crossover Songs
You want a song that makes someone cry in the fourth row and then immediately opens Shazam. You want lush strings that smell like marbl...
Worldbeat Songwriting Advice
Worldbeat music is a genre that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by its fusion of traditional music from around the world with moder...
Cory Brown, Owner at Absolutely Kosher / Misra Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Cory Brown, owner of Absolutely Kosher and Misra Records, can be a cru...
How to Write Songs About Endings
You want an ending that lands like someone finally saying the thing everyone already knew. You want lyrics that make your listener nod,...
How to Write Deconstructed Club Songs
Deconstructed club music is the art of breaking a club track into pieces and reassembling it so the result feels like a deliberate puzz...
How to Write Punk Blues Lyrics
You want grime with groove. You want lyrics that smell like cheap whiskey and sticky bar stools while still feeling melodic enough for ...
David Foster, Founder at VICTORY RECORDS Contact Details
David Foster is the founder of Victory Records, a renowned independent record label based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1989, Victor...
How to Write Baila Songs
You want a song that makes people forget their problems and dance like they just remembered how to have fun. Baila is the musical equiv...
How to Write Pirate Metal Songs
You want songs that smell like salt, swing like a boarding party, and still smash the speakers. Pirate metal is the perfect ridiculous ...
Neotraditional Country Songwriting Advice
Neotraditional country songwriting is a subgenre of country music that emerged in the 1980s as a response to the slick, overproduced so...