Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Soulful House Songs
Want a house track that makes people cry on the dance floor and text their ex at three AM. Welcome to soulful house. This style mixes g...
Music Managers Seeking Artists Rap
Ever wondered how music managers manage to sniff out the next big rap sensation while you’re still figuring out your rhyme scheme? Welc...
How to Write Vaporwave Lyrics
Vaporwave lyrics should feel like a sun faded commercial you remember but never lived through. They should taste like static, shopping ...
Rumba Songwriting Advice
You want rumba that moves bodies and breaks hearts at the same time. You want percussion that feels like a secret handshake and lyrics ...
Country En Español Songwriting Advice
Country En Español, also known as Latin Country or Country Latin, is a genre that combines the storytelling and twang of traditional co...
How to Write Lyrics About Report
Yes, you can write a killer song about a report. Reports sound boring on paper. They sound like someone who ate a spreadsheet for break...
How to Write Lyrics About Endurance
You want a lyric that feels like a fist held high at three in the morning. You want lines that make listeners nod, cry, and then play t...
Joni Mitchell - A Case of You Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you want to steal lessons from a songwriting saint without sounding like a choir kid at open mic night then this is your clinic. Jon...
How to Write Lyrics About Style
Style in a song is not about name dropping brands. Style is the personality you can touch. It is the way someone zips their jacket when...
John Zion, Managing Director at Melvin Kaplan, Inc.
John Zion is a renowned music industry professional who serves as the Managing Director at Melvin Kaplan, Inc., a leading music publish...