Posts by Toni Mercia
Jazz Blues Songwriting Advice
Want to write jazz blues that hits like a cigarette at midnight and still makes people cry with a smile? Good. This guide is for artist...
Niki Sherrod, VP Music at Warner Bros. (Studio) Contact Details
Niki Sherrod is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Music at Wa...
Music Tour Managers
Ever dreamed of orchestrating a tour that cranks up the volume of passion and creativity while juggling logistics like a mastermind DJ?...
Music Producer Email List
Picture this: you're jamming in your home studio, beats thumping, and your latest track is ready to drop—but there's one thing missing....
How to Write Lyrics About Go
You want a song about going that actually lands. You want the word go to mean more than a traffic command. You want a chorus that can b...
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...
Kurt Deutch, President at Sh-K-Boom / Ghostlight Contact Details
Kurt Deutsch is a renowned music industry executive, currently serving as the President of Sh-K-Boom and Ghostlight Records. With a car...
Lyric Editing Checklist: Clarity Imagery Cadence for Songwriters
You wrote something messy that felt true at 3 AM. Now make it sing at 3 PM. This guide is an angry friend with a red pen. It will show ...
How to Write Songs About Overcoming adversity
You want a song that punches a hole in the ceiling and hands the listener a ladder. Songs about overcoming adversity are not just motiv...
How to Write Nederbeat Songs
Want to write songs that sound like a sweaty Amsterdam club in the sixties with jangly guitars, big melodic hooks, and the sort of atti...