Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Jazz Songs
You want a jazz song that makes heads nod, glasses pause midair, and players whisper where did that come from. You want melody that bre...
How to Write Hardbass Lyrics
You want lyrics that make crowds squat, clap, and shout your lines back like they have practiced at the bus stop. Hardbass is more than...
Music Managers Looking For Talent in Kenya
Ready to dive headfirst into Kenya's buzzing music scene, where music managers are on the prowl for the freshest talent and your songwr...
How to Write Gamelan Songs
You want a gamelan song that feels ancient and new at the same time. You want pulsating gongs, interlocking metalophones, a melody that...
How to Write Country En Español Songs
So you want to write Country en Español. Good. That means you like honest stories, dusty boots, and melodies that make your chest hurt...
How to Write Hong Kong English Pop Songs
You want a song that sounds like Hong Kong but sings like the world. You want a chorus that a fan can sing in the MTR and a verse that ...
Bubblegum Pop Songwriting Advice
Want to make a song that sticks in the listener like gum on a sneaker? Bubblegum pop is pure ear candy. It is big on melody, brighter t...
Lyric Assistant and Sensory London
In an unprecedented and intriguing partnership, Lyric Assistant, known for providing innovative tools and advice to top musicians, has ...
African Electronic Dance Music Songwriting Advice
African Electronic Dance Music (AEDM) is a genre that has gained immense popularity in recent years, with its unique blend of tradition...
How to Write a Song About Folk Music
You want a song that feels like it belongs to the road, the kitchen table, or the corner of a bar where people lean in and forget their...