Songwriting Advice

12 Aug

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Nigel Hagan, Vice President Marketing at VH1 Contact Details

August 12, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Nigel Hagan, Vice President Marketing at VH1, can be a game-changer fo...

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05 Mar

Songwriting Advice

Writing A Somg

March 25, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever sat down to write a song and felt like your brain was buffering like an old-school MP3 player? Welcome to the wild, whimsical worl...

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08 Aug

Songwriting Advice

Funk Carioca Songwriting Advice

August 8, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Funk Carioca, also known as Baile Funk, is a genre of music that originated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the 1980s. It's a fusion of Am...

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21 Oct

Songwriting Advice

Mambo Songwriting Advice

October 21, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Mambo, a genre born from the fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and American jazz, is a vibrant and energetic style that has captivated audie...

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04 Sep

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Minneapolis Sound Lyrics

September 4, 2024
By Toni Mercia

The Minneapolis Sound is a subgenre of funk and rock music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It...

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22 Jul

How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Aging

July 22, 2024
By Toni Mercia

When it comes to writing lyrics about aging, it's essential to understand the complexities of this universal human experience. Aging is...

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01 Sep

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Fred Brown, Analyst at VH1 Contact Details

September 1, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Fred Brown is a prominent analyst at VH1, a leading American cable television network that focuses on music and entertainment. As an an...

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08 Mar

Songwriting Advice

How To Make Up Lyrics For A Song

March 25, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever find yourself staring at a blank page, wondering how on Earth to make up lyrics for a song, while your favorite playlist pumps thr...

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23 Sep

How to Write Songs

How to Write Geek Rock Songs

September 23, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Geek rock, also known as nerd rock or geekcore, is a subgenre of rock music that celebrates intellectual pursuits, science fiction, fan...

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31 Aug

How to Write Songs

How to Write Tarantella/Pizzica Songs

August 31, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Tarantella and Pizzica are traditional Italian music styles that originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Campania,...

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