Posts by Toni Mercia
Doo-Wop Songwriting Advice
Doo-wop, a genre that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s, is characterized by its lush harmonies, simple instrumentation, and heartfelt lyr...
Kazakh Folk Music Songwriting Advice
Want to write songs that smell like steppe wind and still hit the Spotify playlist? You are in the right place. This guide gives down t...
How to Write Lyrics About Decisions
Decisions are drama with a deadline. If you can turn the moment before or just after a choice into a vivid picture, you will have a son...
How to Write a Song About Comedy And Humor
You want people to laugh and sing at the same time. Maybe you picture a crowd wiping tears of joy while trying to remember the chorus. ...
What Education Do Music Managers Have
Ever wondered what secret sauce fuels a killer music manager? Spoiler alert: there’s more to it than just a passion for killer beats an...
Melody Ewing, Director, A&R Administration at Universal Music Group Contact Details
Melody Ewing is the Director of A&R Administration at Universal Music Group, one of the largest and most influential music companie...
How to Write a Song About Goal Setting
You want a song that hacks motivation and does not sound like an alarm commercial. You want lyrics that feel honest not preachy. You wa...
Mark Wilkinson, MD at Decca Classics Contact Details
Mark Wilkinson is the Managing Director of Decca Classics, a renowned record label that has been a cornerstone of the classical music i...
How to Write Moombahcore Songs
You want to make something that hits like a party that crashed into a demolition derby. You want the carnival reggaeton sway of moombah...
How to Write New Beat Songs
You want a beat that hits like caffeine and a topline that sticks like gum in a sneaker. New beat songs are the currency on platforms r...