Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Nu Jazz Songs
You want music that smells like a smoky lounge but moves like an underground club. You want harmony that makes theory nerds smile and g...
Novelty Piano Songwriting Advice
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of novelty piano songs. If you want to write piano tunes that make people laugh, tilt their he...
Music Managers in the Industry 2019 Billie Eilish
Picture this: you’re jamming out in your bedroom studio, a cup of overpriced artisanal coffee in hand, dreaming up lyrics that could se...
How to Write Olympic Hymn Songs
You want a song that makes forty thousand people cry and then fist pump at the same time. You want a melody that sounds monumental and ...
You Don't Calendar Reversion/Notice Deadlines - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If you think forgetting a copyright deadline is harmless you are playing with fire and pizza crumbs. One missed calendar reminder can h...
Jazz Rap Songwriting Advice
You want jazz influenced hip hop that feels like a smoky club and a sold out show at the same time. You want bars with muscle and melod...
How to Write British Rhythm And Blues Songs
You want a song that sounds like it was born in a damp pub at midnight and then politely refused to leave until the crowd agreed it was...
Live & Virtual Shows: Small Room Economics & Merch Math
If you play music for money and not for roommates applause, this guide is for you. We will walk through real world gig math from dingy ...
How to Write Street Punk Songs
You want a song that spits truth into a sweaty room and makes people throw their drinks up and down like flags. Street punk is about gr...
Dark Wave Songwriting Advice
As a musician, tapping into the depths of human emotion can be a daunting task. Dark wave songwriting, in particular, requires a unique...