Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Novelty Piano Lyrics
You want a song that people hum the next day while eating cereal and that also makes them choke on their laugh. Novelty piano lyrics li...
How to Write Songs About Legends
You want a song that makes someone believe ancient fires still burn or that a small town rumor lives forever. You want to write about a...
Kelli Richardson-Lawson, President of Marketing and Communications at BET Networks Contact Details
Kelli Richardson-Lawson is the President of Marketing and Communications at BET Networks, a leading provider of entertainment, music, a...
James Blake - Retrograde Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you have ever felt like crying quietly into your cereal while a synth holds your chest in place, this is the analysis for you. James...
Vocal Producing 101 (Comping Doubles Ad Libs)
You do not need a stadium mic or a tantrum from the singer to make vocals sound massive. You need decisions. Vocal producing is the art...
How to Write Country En Español Lyrics
You want a country song that sounds honest and cinematic in Spanish. You want a chorus people hum at the taco truck. You want verses wi...
Schlager Songwriting Advice
You want a Schlager song that grabs grandma, your neighbor, and the bar crowd all at once. You want a chorus people sing on the tram, a...
Psychobilly Songwriting Advice
Want songs that hit like a horror movie and a mosh pit at the same time? Psychobilly is where twangy rockabilly meets snarling punk wit...
How to Write Beautiful Music Lyrics
You want lyrics that make listeners feel things before they can explain why. You want lines that get texted at 2 a.m. You want words th...
How to Write a Song About Volunteering
You want a song that makes people want to roll up their sleeves and sing along while passing out sandwiches. You want it to be true wit...