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How to Write Makossa Songs
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How to Write Makossa Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 31, 2025
You want a makossa song that makes people lose their shoes and find their rhythm at the same time. You want a groove that sits in the c...
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Controversial Music Managers
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Controversial Music Managers

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever wondered how a music manager can be both your biggest ally and your most notorious frenemy? Strap in, because we’re blasting throu...
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Heather Crane, Label Coordinator at Dine Alone Records Contact Details
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Heather Crane, Label Coordinator at Dine Alone Records Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
December 16, 2024
As a musician, getting in touch with the right people in the industry can be a game-changer for your career. Heather Crane, Label Coord...
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How to Write a Song About Parenting Challenges
How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Parenting Challenges

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Parenting is a full time reality show without commercial breaks. You want a song that turns spit up, school pickups, and midnight panic...
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How to Write a Song About Peace Treaties
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How to Write a Song About Peace Treaties

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Want to write a song about peace treaties that does not sound like a lecture from a college poli sci class? Good. You do not want snore...
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How to Write Rhythmic Oldies Lyrics
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How to Write Rhythmic Oldies Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want lyrics that move like a jukebox groove. You want words that sit in the pocket, breathe with the backbeat, and make listeners n...
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Funk Songwriting Advice
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Funk Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want your song to hit the body first and the brain second. Funk is a music style that lives in the pocket. The pocket is the place ...
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How to Write Songs About Rest
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How to Write Songs About Rest

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that makes someone sit down and breathe. You want the voice to feel like a bench in the park after a marathon. You want...
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How to Write Lyrics About Control
How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Control

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Control is the human condition served with a ridiculous topping of ego. Some people want it. Some people lose it. Most of us pretend to...
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Richard Cohen, Partner/Manager at Foundations Music Contact Details
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Richard Cohen, Partner/Manager at Foundations Music Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
August 15, 2024
Richard Cohen is a renowned music industry professional who serves as a Partner and Manager at Foundations Music. With years of experie...
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