Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write East Asian Lyrics
So you want to write lyrics for Mandarin Cantonese Japanese or Korean songs that do not sound like a tourist at karaoke night. Good. Yo...
How To Write A Christian Song In 5 Minutes
Yes you can write a real Christian song in five minutes. Not a tossed off chorus that works for nothing. A song with a clear idea, sing...
How to Write Continental Jazz Songs
You want a song that smells like smoky cafés in old cities but still sounds like it belongs in 2025. Continental jazz is that mix of Eu...
Daniela Navarrete, Sr. Coordinator, A&R and Synch at Warner Chappell Music Contact Details
Daniela Navarrete is a Senior Coordinator of A&R and Synch at Warner Chappell Music, a leading music publishing company. As a key f...
How to Write Canterbury Scene Songs
You want ambiguity that sounds intentional and weird charm that reads like poetry while still being singable. You want jazzy chords tha...
How to Write Ranchera Songs
You want a ranchera that hits like a tequila shot and lingers like abuela's perfume. You want a chorus your audience can shout back at ...
Alicia Keys - If I Ain’t Got You Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Short version You want to write a song that feels like the room just got honest. Alicia Keys wrote one of those. If I Ain't Got You is ...
Jason Linn, Ex VP at WaterTower Music Contact Details
Jason Linn is a well-established music industry executive who previously held the position of Vice President at WaterTower Music, a pro...
Groove Metal Songwriting Advice
You want riffs that make spines move and crowds lose their minds. You want grooves that pull boots off the ground and vocals that sound...
How to Write Noise Pop Lyrics
Noise pop sounds like a warm bruise and a sunny memory at the same time. You want lyrics that feel secretive but wearable. You want lin...