Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Funk Songs
You want a song that makes people move without thinking. You want the drummer and bass player to lock in like they share a secret langu...
Bradford Cobb, Owner at Direct Management Group
Bradford Cobb is a well-established music industry professional, currently serving as the owner of Direct Management Group. With years ...
How to Write Crossover Thrash Songs
You want riffs that smash faces and hooks that shove people into the pit. Crossover thrash is the love child of thrash metal and hardco...
Producer Agreement Missing Work-For-Hire Language - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Imagine this. You made a banger with your producer. The song blows up. Streams roll in. Then your inbox gets a passive aggressive messa...
How to Write Lyrics About Moving To A New City
Moving city is a story with built in drama. There is packing tape, last night pizza, a bus that smells like regret, a skyline that look...
Lovers Rock Songwriting Advice
You want a lovers rock song that makes people slow down, put the phone away, and remember what it felt like to be wanted. You want a gr...
Hipster Hop Songwriting Advice
Hipster hop, a subgenre of hip hop, is characterized by its laid-back, atmospheric sound and often, introspective lyrics. As a songwrit...
How to Write Songs About Strength
You want a song that steels someone up and still sounds human. You want lines that land like a fist bump and melodies that let people b...
Teresa Guy, National Booking Manager at Venue Coalition
Teresa Guy is the National Booking Manager at Venue Coalition, a leading live music and entertainment company. With years of experience...
Female Singer Songwriters
You write songs that hit like a text from an ex you still love. You sing them like they are tiny confessions meant for a friend. Now yo...