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Are Your Songs “Too Personal” To Be Commercial? (Songwriting Pro Tips)

Apr 21, 2025

This week on the SongTown Songwriting Podcast, multi-hit writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson reveal how to write deeply personal songs without losing commercial appeal. Learn how to share your truth in a way that still connects with artists—and moves audiences. Don’t fall into the trap of getting so personal that no one else can sing or relate to your songs!

Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series:

This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! 

SongTown Press Books:

Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out

The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out

Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out

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Clay Mills : Facebook   :   Instagram

Marty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram

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