Songwriting Advice

15 Aug

Songwriting Advice

Afroswing Songwriting Advice

August 15, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Afroswing, also known as Afro-swing or Afro-fusion, is a genre of music that originated in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Gha...

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08 Mar

Songwriting Advice

How To Start Rap Career

March 25, 2025
By Toni Mercia

So you’ve got the beats bumping in your head and an unstoppable urge to spit fire on the mic—but where do you start? Welcome to your no...

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17 Aug

How to Write Lyrics About Life Situations

How to Write Lyrics About Spoken Word

August 17, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Spoken word is a form of performance poetry that emphasizes the spoken word as a medium for self-expression and storytelling. It often ...

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18 Sep

Songwriting Advice

Alternative Rock Songwriting Advice

September 18, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Alternative rock is a genre that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, characterized by its rejection of mainstream rock's commercialism and ...

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23 Jul

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Classic Country Lyrics

July 23, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Writing classic country lyrics is an art form that requires a deep understanding of the genre, its themes, and its storytelling traditi...

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04 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

When Do Music Managers Get 25 Percent

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever wondered if your music manager’s 25 percent cut was some kind of secret industry ritual or just a quirky coincidence? Buckle up, f...

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22 Aug

Songwriting Advice

Trouse Songwriting Advice

August 22, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Trouse songwriting is a unique and captivating genre that has gained popularity in recent years. As a musician, understanding the intri...

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27 Jul

Songwriting Advice

Western/Cowboy Music Songwriting Advice

July 27, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Before diving into songwriting advice, it's essential to understand the rich history and cultural context of Western/Cowboy music. This...

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13 Sep

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Alternative Metal Lyrics

September 13, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Before diving into writing alternative metal lyrics, it's essential to understand the genre itself. Alternative metal emerged in the 19...

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04 Oct

Songwriting Advice

Pornogrind Songwriting Advice

October 4, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Pornogrind, a subgenre of grindcore, is a unique and challenging style of music that requires a specific approach to songwriting. As a ...

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