Songwriting Advice

10 Oct

Songwriting Advice

Palm-Wine Songwriting Advice

October 10, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Palm-wine music, also known as palm-wine highlife, is a genre that originated in West Africa, particularly in Sierra Leone and Liberia....

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17 Aug

How to Write Songs

How to Write Afro Tech Songs

August 17, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Afro Tech is a subgenre of electronic dance music that originated in the 1990s, primarily in South Africa. It's a fusion of African rhy...

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19 Sep

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Jason Markey, VP at Relativity Media Contact Details

September 19, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Jason Markey is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, serving as the Vice President at Relativity Media, a leading independ...

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21 Aug

How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Reading Skills

August 21, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a songwriter, you may wonder why you should write a song about reading skills. However, reading is a fundamental skill that is essen...

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20 Jul

How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Seasons

July 20, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Seasons have long been a source of inspiration for songwriters, offering a rich tapestry of themes, emotions, and imagery to explore. F...

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09 Aug

How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Sustainable Living

August 9, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a songwriter, you're likely no stranger to using your platform to raise awareness about important issues. Sustainable living is a cr...

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24 Oct

Songwriting Advice

Timba Songwriting Advice

October 24, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Timba music, a genre that originated in Cuba in the 1990s, is a fusion of traditional Cuban music styles such as son, rumba, and Afro-C...

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04 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

What Does A&R Stand For in the Music Industry

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever wondered what those mysterious letters “A&R” stand for in the music industry? Picture this: you're jamming in your bedroom, pe...

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06 Oct

Songwriting Advice

Skate Punk Songwriting Advice

October 6, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Skate punk, a genre that embodies the spirit of rebellion, energy, and freedom. As a songwriter, capturing the essence of this genre re...

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03 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

Record Label A&R Emails

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Hey there, music maverick! Ever felt that rush of excitement mixed with a pinch of anxiety when you think about shooting an email off t...

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