Posts by Toni Mercia
Sampha - (No One Knows Me) Like the Piano Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Quick promise. If you want to learn how a single intimate song can teach you melody, prosody, arrangement, and emotional restraint, you...
Gothic Country Songwriting Advice
Gothic Country, a genre that combines the haunting storytelling of Gothic music with the twangy, rootsy essence of Country, offers a un...
How to Write Brooklyn Drill Songs
You want heat that stomps the room and lyrics that feel like a story from the block. Brooklyn drill is a voice, an attitude, and a set ...
Michael Smith, Owner/Manager at Michael Smith & Associates LLC Contact Details
Introduction
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Michael Smith, Owner/Manager at Michael Smith & Assoc...
How to Write a Song About Classical Music
You want to write a song about classical music that does not read like a dusty program note. You want something that feels smart withou...
Benga Songwriting Advice
You want a Benga song that makes people drop what they are doing and dance like they are avoiding rent collectors. You want guitar line...
How to Write a Song About Adoption
You want a song that matters. You want it to feel truthful, not exploitative. You want a hook that sticks and verses that make listener...
How to Write Lyrics About Martial Arts
You want lyrics that hit like a roundhouse kick and land like a well timed clinch. You want lines that feel earned, not like you read o...
Kwaito Songwriting Advice
You want to write Kwaito that bangs in the township and streams on the playlist. You want beats that make people stomp in place. You wa...
What Is a Buisness Managers Job in the Music Industry
Ever wondered what magic happens behind the scenes when your favorite artist drops a new track, lands a sweet endorsement deal, or emba...