Mar 23, 2026
What are the biggest mistakes songwriters make that can hurt both their songs and their careers? In this SongTown lesson, Clay Mills and Marty Dodson break down the 7 deadly sins of songwriting—from gossip and blame to preachy lyrics, emotional untruth, and turning opinions into facts. If you want to write better songs, build better co-writes, and grow as a songwriter, this one is for you.
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
Hosts:
Clay Mills : Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
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