Songwriting Advice

28 Aug

How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Robotics

August 28, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a songwriter, you may wonder why robotics is an interesting topic to explore in music. The truth is, robotics has been a fascinating...

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28 Jul

Songwriting Advice

Adult Contemporary Music Songwriting Advice

July 28, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Adult Contemporary (AC) music is a genre that has been a staple of the music industry for decades. Characterized by its mellow, soulful...

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15 Aug

How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Opera

August 15, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Opera, with its grandeur, drama, and emotional intensity, is an art form that can evoke powerful emotions and inspire creativity. As a ...

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22 Jul

How to Write Songs About Specific Emotions

How to Write Songs About Separation

July 22, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Writing a song about separation can be a therapeutic way to process and express the complex emotions that come with the end of a relati...

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24 Dec

Find Music A&R Contact Details

Mike Daly, Executive Director, A&R at Hollywood Records Contact Details

December 24, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Mike Daly is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Executive Director of A&R at...

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03 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

Record Label Emails

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever wondered how to slide into a record label’s DMs without sounding like a nervous spam bot? Welcome to the ultimate guide on record ...

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08 Aug

How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Reform

August 8, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Before diving into writing lyrics about reform, it's essential to understand the concept itself. Reform refers to the process of making...

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03 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

Music Managers Philadelphia

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Ever dreamt of your raw sound echoing off the brick walls of Philadelphia’s vibrant music scene? Imagine yourself headlining gigs in ic...

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17 Mar

A&R and Manager Advice

All You Need to Know About the Music Business Personal Managers

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Picture this: you're an up-and-coming songwriter with a head full of catchy melodies and lyrics that could set the world on fire, but y...

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11 Aug

How to Write Lyrics

How to Write Brooklyn Drill Lyrics

August 11, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Born in the early 2010s, Brooklyn Drill is a subgenre of hip hop that originated in Brooklyn, New York. Characterized by its dark and g...

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