Songwriting Advice

03 Dec

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Mark Lipsitz, GM at Bar None Contact Details

December 3, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Mark Lipsitz is the General Manager at Bar None, a renowned music industry company that specializes in providing music licensing and su...

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27 Oct

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Patrick Rains, President at PRA Contact Details

October 27, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Patrick Rains is the President of PRA, a leading music industry company that specializes in music publishing, sync licensing, and artis...

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02 Mar

Songwriting Advice

Help Me Write A Song

March 25, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever sat there with your headphones blasting your favorite jam, a half-eaten bagel in hand, and thought, “Help me write a song, please!...

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03 Aug

How to Write Songs

How to Write Atmospheric Drum And Bass [Pl] Songs

August 3, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Atmospheric drum and bass, also known as ambient drum and bass or intelligent drum and bass, is a subgenre that emerged in the mid-1990...

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10 Aug

How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Therapy And Counseling

August 10, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Writing a song about therapy and counseling can be a powerful way to express your emotions, process your experiences, and connect with ...

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20 Jul

How to Write Songs About Specific Emotions

How to Write Songs About Heartbreak

July 20, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Writing songs about heartbreak can be a therapeutic way to process your emotions and create something beautiful out of pain. As a songw...

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29 Aug

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Swing Lyrics

August 29, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Swing music, with its roots in the 1920s and 30s, is a genre that exudes energy, sophistication, and playfulness. When it comes to writ...

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02 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

How Do I Find a Christian Music Manager

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

In a world where virality, streaming numbers, and TikTok trends rule the day, finding someone who genuinely understands your calling as...

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22 Sep

How to Write Songs

How to Write Medieval Folk Rock Songs

September 22, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, you're likely drawn to the mystical and ancient sounds of medieval folk rock. This genre, characterized by its rich harm...

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13 Sep

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Nagoya Kei Lyrics

September 13, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Nagoya Kei is a subgenre of Japanese rock music that originated in the 1990s in Nagoya, Japan. It is characterized by its dark and intr...

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