Posts by Toni Mercia
Work For Hire Language On Your Own Masters - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If you think signing a contract that says work for hire will make your life easier, stop right there. That phrase can be a career landm...
Tonya Railey, Event Planner at BET Networks Contact Details
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Tonya Railey, Event Planner at BET Networks, can be a game-changer for...
Ryan Murphy, Director A&R at ASTRALWERKS Contact Details
Who is Ryan Murphy?
Ryan Murphy is the Director of A&R at ASTRALWERKS, a renowned record label known for its eclectic roster of art...
How to Write Country Pop/Cosmopolitan Country Lyrics
You want songs that make people cry in a pickup truck and then add the song to their city playlists. You want lines that smell like hay...
Afroswing Songwriting Advice
Afroswing, also known as Afro-swing or Afro-fusion, is a genre of music that originated in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Gha...
Writing to Beats vs Writing to Progressions: Workflow Pros and Cons for Songwriters
You are at a crossroads. On one side the beat feels like a pulse that demands movement. On the other side the chord progression offers ...
Where Do You Meet Music Managers
Ever wondered if there’s a secret clubhouse where music managers hang out, sipping artisanal lattes and scouting the next big songwriti...
How To Write Instrumental Music
You want music that tells a story without a single word. You want a melody that hooks like a guilty pleasure and an arrangement that ma...
Statements With No Underlying Sales Data - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
If someone promises guaranteed streams plays or placements with no hard numbers to back it up you are probably about to get scammed. We...
How to Write Garage Punk Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit like a smashed stereo and stick like gum on a sneaker. You want three lines that people in the back of a sweat...