Posts by Toni Mercia
How to Write Highlife Songs
You want a Highlife song that makes people move, smile, and say the chorus back in the street market. You want the groove to feel effor...
Music Artist Managers in Nashville
Nashville isn’t just about hot chicken and country twang, it's a bustling hotbed of creativity where music artist managers play a pivot...
How To Write A Sad Song For Beginners
You want to make people ugly cry and then add your song to their late night playlist. You want a lyric that feels true in the throat. Y...
How Much Do Music Business Managers Make
Ever wondered how much cash those sharp-suited, smooth-talking music business managers are raking in while you’re still figuring out ho...
Bret Sjerven, GM at Sunnyside Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Bret Sjerven, General Manager at Sunnyside, can be a game-changer for ...
How to Write a Song About Ballet
You want a song about ballet that does not sound like a museum brochure or a cliche music video with tulle and sad piano. You want an a...
How to Write Western European Lyrics
Look alive. You want lyrics that land across Paris bars, Lisbon rooftops, Madrid block parties, Berlin clubs, Milan aperitivo hours and...
Blues Shouter Songwriting Advice
A Blues Shouter is a type of singer who specializes in the blues genre, characterized by their powerful, soulful, and emotive vocals. B...
Tina Davis, VP of A&R at EMPIRE Recordings Contact Details
Tina Davis is a renowned music industry executive who serves as the Vice President of A&R at EMPIRE Recordings. With a career spann...
How to Write Songs About Motivation
You want a song that makes someone lace up shoes, open a laptop, or text their boss that they are done being passive. You want a chorus...