Posts by Toni Mercia
Indian Pop Songwriting Advice
If you want an Indian pop song that slaps, makes people sing in cabs, and breaks onto Reels, you found the right crash course. This gui...
How to Write Classical Crossover Songs
You want a song that makes someone cry in the fourth row and then immediately opens Shazam. You want lush strings that smell like marbl...
How to Write Lyrics About Concerts And Gigs
You want a lyric that smells like spilled beer, neon, and regret. You want lines that make roadies nod, fans scream back, and promoters...
Progressive Bluegrass/Nu-Grass Songwriting Advice
As a musician, venturing into the realm of progressive bluegrass/nu-grass songwriting can be both exhilarating and intimidating. This s...
How to Write Songs About Landscapes
You want listeners to feel the wind, the grit, the light, and the small stupid detail that makes a place unforgettable. Writing songs a...
How to Write Hardwave Songs
You want a track that punches in the gut and pulls at the heart at the same time. Hardwave is that mood. It feels like driving through ...
How to Write Fandangos Songs
You want a fandango that smacks of tradition and still sounds like something your playlist will actually keep. Maybe you grew up in a c...
How to Write a Song About Creativity
You want a song that smells like midnight coffee and stolen ideas. You want a chorus that feels like the first paint stroke on a blank ...
How to Write Caribbean Songs
You want a song that makes people move, laugh, cry, and sing along at the same time. You want authenticity that does not sound like a t...
Rockabilly Songwriting Advice
You want a song that slaps a smile across someone who loves sneakers, leather jackets, and the smell of gasoline. You want that rockabi...