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How to Write a Song About First Kiss
How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About First Kiss

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that smells like that quick electric shock between two people and tastes like stolen candy from a corner store. First k...
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Neil Young - Heart of Gold Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
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Neil Young - Heart of Gold Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 6, 2025
Quick promise You will leave this breakdown with practical ways to steal the emotional mechanics behind Heart of Gold and use them in y...
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Whats a A&R
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Whats a A&R

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever wonder who’s behind those magical discoveries that turn unknown bedroom demos into chart-topping bangers? Welcome to the wild, unp...
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Classic Female Blues Songwriting Advice
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Classic Female Blues Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
July 20, 2024
Before diving into the world of classic female blues songwriting, it's essential to understand the roots and history of this genre. The...
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How to Write Kwela Lyrics
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How to Write Kwela Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
Kwela is a street born groove that whistles joy, mischief, and escape. It began in South African townships in the mid 1900s as a mobile...
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How to Write Creole Music Songs
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How to Write Creole Music Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want a Creole song that makes people dance, cry, laugh, and text their ex all at the same time. Nice goal. Creole music is not one ...
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African Hip Hop Songwriting Advice
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African Hip Hop Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want bars that hit, hooks that stick, and songs that feel like home but travel the world. Whether you rap in English, Swahili, Yoru...
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How to Write Enka Lyrics
How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Enka Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want a lyric that makes people fold into themselves and remember where they came from. You want an image that hits like a train whi...
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Jim Olsen, President at Signature Sounds Contact Details
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Jim Olsen, President at Signature Sounds Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 10, 2024
Jim Olsen is the President of Signature Sounds, a renowned independent record label based in Massachusetts. With a career spanning over...
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Corey Nealon, Writer Producer at VH1 Contact Details
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Corey Nealon, Writer Producer at VH1 Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
August 25, 2024
As a musician, getting your foot in the door with industry professionals can be a daunting task. Corey Nealon, a writer and producer at...
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