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Music Cord Managers

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever felt like your studio setup was auditioning for a spaghetti commercial? Welcome to the wild and wacky world of Music Cord Managers...
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How to Write Gypsy Jazz Lyrics
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How to Write Gypsy Jazz Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want lyrics that swing, feel lived in, and sit perfectly on that la pompe rhythm. You want words that smell like cafe steam at midn...
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How to Write Afro Rock Lyrics
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How to Write Afro Rock Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want lyrics that ride a groove and hit the chest. You want words that sound like the crowd already knows them. Afro Rock is music t...
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How to Write a Song About Teamwork
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How to Write a Song About Teamwork

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that turns a crew into a crew anthem. You want lyrics that make people fist bump or pass the aux. You want a hook that ...
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John Harris, President/CEO at Affinity West Contact Details
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John Harris, President/CEO at Affinity West Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 17, 2024
Who is John Harris? John Harris is the President and CEO of Affinity West, a leading music publishing and management company. With a we...
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How to Write a Song About Minimalism
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How to Write a Song About Minimalism

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that sounds like an empty room and still makes the listener cry in the bathtub at midnight. Minimalism in songwriting i...
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Krista Michalski, Operations at Zone 4 Contact Details
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Krista Michalski, Operations at Zone 4 Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 4, 2024
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Krista Michalski, Operations at Zone 4, can be a game-changer for your...
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Vague Additional Writers Added After The Fact - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid

Vague Additional Writers Added After The Fact - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 6, 2025
If you have ever opened a royalty report and seen a name you do not recognize on a song you wrote then this article is for you. Welcome...
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Afro House Songwriting Advice
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Afro House Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a groove that moves bodies and a topline that gets stuck in heads. Afro House is a rhythmic handshake between African percussi...
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How to Write Ambient Industrial [Pl] Songs
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How to Write Ambient Industrial [Pl] Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
Ambient industrial is the soundtrack for the part of your brain that likes things eerie and tactile at the same time. It is music that ...
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