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Melody vs Topline vs Hook: Differences, Examples, Exercises
Songwriting Fundamentals

Melody vs Topline vs Hook: Differences, Examples, Exercises

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Stop confusing the words and start writing hits. You have heard these terms thrown around in writing rooms and producer texts. Someone ...
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Rhyme Schemes 101 (AAA AABB ABAB)
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Rhyme Schemes 101 (AAA AABB ABAB)

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
If you want lines that smack the brain and stick in the ear, you need to understand rhyme schemes like a pro. This guide will teach you...
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Prosody for People Who Hate Poetry
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Prosody for People Who Hate Poetry

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Prosody is the art of making your words behave in music. If you flinch at poetic metaphors, if you write lyrics that feel like someone ...
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Verse Chorus Bridge: What They Actually Do
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Verse Chorus Bridge: What They Actually Do

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Stop guessing where to put the emotional punch. If you have ever written a verse that feels like filler, a chorus that sounds like a de...
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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Songwriting (No BS Version)
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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Songwriting (No BS Version)

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
This is your songwriting bootcamp without the motivational poster energy. If you want to write songs that actually land with listeners ...
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10 Song Structures That Don’t Suck
Songwriting Fundamentals

10 Song Structures That Don’t Suck

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want structure that carries emotion and makes listeners stay, stream, and sing along. This guide hands you ten song shapes that wor...
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