Posts by Toni Mercia
Jazz Pop Songwriting Advice
If you love jazzy chords but also want people to sing your hook at brunch you are in the right place. Jazz pop is the sweet spot where ...
Modern Rock Songwriting Advice
Welcome to rock school for people who still sleep with earbuds in and love a chorus that punches like espresso. This is for the players...
Don McLean - American Pie Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
Welcome to the mother of all lyrical deep dives. If you are a songwriter who has ever opened a notebook, scribbled a line, and wondered...
How to Write Electropop Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like neon and gut punch at the same time. You want a chorus that sounds like a club in slow motion and a vers...
Elizabeth Buening, Director, On Air Co-branded Creative at VH1 Contact Details
Elizabeth Buening is a highly respected figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Director of On Air Co-branded Creative a...
How to Write a Song About Reconciliation
You want a song that makes people forgive you and cry at the same time. Maybe not literally cry to forgive you, but you get the idea. A...
Dan Sandshaw, President at FAT POSSUM RECORDS Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music heard by the right people can be a daunting task. One of the most important people in the music indus...
Jay Stollman, CEO / President at Piedmont Talent
Jay Stollman is the CEO and President of Piedmont Talent, a renowned talent agency that specializes in booking and managing live entert...
Cold Wave Songwriting Advice
Cold wave, a subgenre of post-punk, is characterized by its dark, moody, and atmospheric soundscapes. Emerging in the late 1970s and ea...
Drumfunk Songwriting Advice
Drumfunk, a subgenre of drum and bass, is characterized by its fast-paced, high-energy beats and intricate drum patterns. Emerging in t...