Posts by Toni Mercia
Skiffle Songwriting Advice
You want a song that makes people stomp their feet, laugh at the lyrics, and pretend your tea chest bass is a legitimate instrument. Sk...
How to Write Songs About Characters
Characters are cheat codes for songwriting. They give you choices, stakes, voice, and a built in arc. A great character makes listeners...
How to Write Lyrics About Positive Thinking
You want a lyric that feels like sunlight through dirty blinds. Not fake motivational poster energy. Not toxic sparkle. You want real h...
Howard Siegel, Partner at Pryor Cashman LLP Contact Details
Howard Siegel is a renowned partner at Pryor Cashman LLP, a prestigious law firm based in New York City. As a seasoned entertainment at...
How to Write Stadium House Songs
You want a track that makes ten thousand people raise their phones and scream the hook back at you. You want a drop that hits like a st...
How to Write Roots Rock Lyrics
You want grit without sounding fake. You want anthems that smell like gasoline and coffee. You want lines that feel lived in not rehear...
How to Write Country Rap Songs
You want boots and bass to sit in the same car and not fight. You want verses that spit truth and choruses that make folks sing along i...
How to Write Rock Opera Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a stage play and hit harder than a stadium guitar riff. Rock opera is not just big music. Rock opera is s...
How to Write Rhythmic Adult Contemporary Lyrics
If you want lyrics that sit in a pocket and still sting, you are in the right place. Adult Contemporary, which people call AC for short...
John Doelp, Sr. VP A&R at Columbia Records Contact Details
John Doelp is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, serving as the Senior Vice President of A&R at Colum...