Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Filk Lyrics
Filk is the music of fans. It lives at conventions, around circle jams, on late night couches, and on YouTube channels where a ukulele,...
Pop Soul Songwriting Advice
You want a song that feels like velvet and knocks like a door slam. You want the sweetness of soul with the clarity of pop. You want a ...
Music Managers in Portland Oregon
When it comes to navigating the buzzing, eclectic music scene of Portland, Oregon, having the right music manager is the secret sauce t...
How to Write Songs About Cynicism
You want to write about being fed up without sounding like a broken record or a walking meme. Cynicism in music can be a deliciously sh...
Mambo Songwriting Advice
You want people to lose their phones and find their feet. You want a groove so stubborn it pulls shoes off and hands up. Mambo is a par...
Tools for Music Managers
Ever wondered how some music managers seem to have a magic toolbox that transforms chaos into chart-topping success? Whether you're a s...
How to Write House Music Lyrics
You want words that make a club lean forward. You want a vocal that a DJ can drop and twenty hands will sing back. House music lyrics l...
Electronic Pop Songwriting Advice
Before diving into the world of electronic pop songwriting, it's essential to understand the genre itself. Electronic pop music is a fu...
How To Write A Bluegrass Song
You want a bluegrass song that makes people clap, cry, and sing along in the same breath. You want a melody that rides like a freight t...
Gypsy Punk Songwriting Advice
Want to write gypsy punk songs that feel like a street party and a full on riot at the same time? Good. You are in the right place. Thi...