Songwriting Advice

29 Aug

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Mike O’Dell, Booking Agent at Bobby Ball Talent Agency

August 29, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, getting in touch with the right people in the industry can be a game-changer for your career. Mike O'Dell, a booking age...

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14 Aug

How to Write Songs About Specific Emotions

How to Write Songs About Setting

August 14, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Understanding the Importance of Setting in Songwriting When it comes to songwriting, setting is often overlooked as a crucial element ...

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04 Aug

Songwriting Advice

Dance-Rock Songwriting Advice

August 4, 2024
By Toni Mercia

As a musician, you know that writing a dance-rock song that gets people moving and grooving is no easy feat. It takes a combination of ...

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17 Sep

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Simon Williams, MD at Fierce Panda Contact Details

September 17, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Who is Simon Williams? Simon Williams is the Managing Director of Fierce Panda Records, a renowned independent record label based in th...

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15 Aug

How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Contemporary Dance

August 15, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Before diving into writing a song about contemporary dance, it's essential to have a basic understanding of the art form. Contemporary ...

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25 Sep

How to Write Songs

How to Write Flamenco Rock Songs

September 25, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Flamenco rock is a unique and captivating genre that combines the passion and energy of flamenco music with the power and edge of rock....

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27 Dec

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Oriana Hidalgo, A&R Senior Coordinator at Sony Music Entertainment Contact Details

December 27, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Oriana Hidalgo is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently holding the position of A&R Senior Coo...

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31 Aug

Songwriting Advice

Nueva Canción Songwriting Advice

August 31, 2024
By Toni Mercia

Nueva Canción, which translates to "new song" in English, is a genre of Latin American music that emerged in the 1960s. It is character...

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04 Jul

A&R and Manager Advice

Southern California Music Industry Professionals and Music Managers Connect

March 26, 2025
By Toni Mercia

Welcome to the vibrant, sun-soaked nexus where your dream of hitting the big time in the music industry becomes as real as that perfect...

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21 Oct

How to Write Songs

How to Write Cha-Cha-Chá Songs

October 21, 2024
By Toni Mercia

The cha-cha-chá is a style of music and dance that originated in Cuba in the 1950s. It is characterized by a lively, upbeat rhythm that...

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