Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write a Song About Zero Waste
You want a song that stomps, makes people laugh, and actually convinces them to bring a reusable cup. You want a chorus that gets stuck...
How to Write British Folk Revival Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel ancient and immediate at the same time. You want lines that sit in a pub, in a historian book, and on a strea...
How to Write Merengue Lyrics
You want merengue lyrics that make people drop forks at a family party and then text you for the studio session. Merengue is a genre th...
Funk Melody Songwriting Advice
Funk music is all about the groove, the vibe, and the feel. When it comes to writing funk melodies, it's essential to create a sense of...
How to Write Lyrics About Seeking Validation
You want a song that admits it is needy and makes that need feel human and funny and maybe a little dangerous. Seeking validation is th...
How to Write Songs About Unity
You want a song that brings people together. You want lines that sound like they were written on a protest sign and also like a hug. Yo...
How to Write Christian Pop Lyrics
You want songs that make church playlists and late night car rides feel like the same holy moment. You want a chorus that both your pas...
How To Write A Song Into A Script
You wrote a fire song. Now you want to turn it into a visual story that slaps on screen. Maybe it is a music video idea that is actuall...
How to Write Lyrics About Home Improvement
You want a song that smells like fresh paint and still makes people cry in the IKEA parking lot. Home improvement is filthy, hopeful, a...
How to Write Gothic Punk Songs
You want to sound like a moonlit riot in a basement club. You want riffs that feel like velvet and razor wire at the same time. You wan...