Get more personal guidance inside SongTown with advanced training, VIP-only mentoring, live song reviews, bonus Q&As, private community access, and closer access to Clay and Marty.
Why VIP Exists
Lessons help you learn. VIP helps you apply.
1. Build Songs You’re Proud To Write — And Ready To Play, Pitch, Or Release
2. Grow Faster With Advanced Training And A Serious Songwriting Community
3. Get More Direct Access To The Mentors Who’ve Been There
The Transformation
Move From Guessing To Guided Progress:
Before VIP
- You’re writing songs, but you’re not always sure if they’re truly competitive enough for an artist cut, sync pitch, publisher meeting, or your own release.
- You wonder why a “good” song still isn’t getting attention from artists, publishers, sync opportunities, or listeners.
- You want serious feedback, co-writers, industry direction, and support on your path forward — but you’re tired of trying to figure it all out alone.
After VIP
- You learn how to shape songs with a stronger commercial target — clearer concepts, better structure, fresher lyrics, stronger hooks, and more emotional impact.
- You get experienced feedback and rewrite direction so you know what to fix, why it matters, and how to make your songs more competitive before you demo, pitch, or release them.
- You become part of a serious songwriting group with pro mentoring, collaboration, accountability, and support to help you keep moving forward.
VIP helps you stop guessing and start building songs that are ready for the real world.
VIP Access & Pricing
Platinum helps you learn. VIP helps you apply.
VIP Membership — $999/year
Includes everything in Platinum, plus the accountability, mentoring, and access serious songwriters need to keep improving.
VIP includes:
- Monthly VIP-only group mentoring on Zoom
- VIP-only live song review events
- All member CrashCourses included
- All Special Event Courses included
- Exclusive VIP-only CrashCourses
- Bonus CrashCourse Q&A sessions
- Private VIP forum access
- Email access to Clay and Marty
Clay Mills
Multi #1 Writer/Publisher
Mississippi Delta native Clay Mills’ list of accolades is quite impressive. He's a 12-time ASCAP award winning songwriter/producer, penning #1 hits for Darius Rucker (“Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”), Diamond Rio (“Beautiful Mess”), and Kimberley Locke (“Fall”). Along the way he's collected Grammy Nominations for “Beautiful Mess” and Trisha Yearwood’s “Heaven Heartache and the Power of Love”. Clay has had over 150 songs recorded by major recording artists. In 2022 Clay was inducted into the Mississippi Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.
Marty Dodson
Multi #1 Writer/Publisher
Marty (born in Apple Valley, California) is an American singer-songwriter/producer. He has had songs recorded by artists such as Carrie Underwood, The Plain White T’s, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, The Oak Ridge Boys, Saving Jane, Lonestar, Billy Currington, and Craig Morgan. He’s celebrated 10 number one songs and counting throughout his career!
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FAQ
Q: Who is SongTown VIP for?
A: VIP is for songwriters, artists, producers, and topliners who want the most personal and connected SongTown experience, with more mentoring, more feedback, and closer access.
Q: Is VIP only for advanced writers?
A: No. VIP is best for members who are serious about improving and willing to participate. You do not need to be an advanced writer, but you should be ready to ask questions, receive feedback, and rewrite.
Q: What is the difference between Platinum and VIP?
A: VIP includes the Platinum foundation, then adds VIP-only mentoring on Zoom, VIP-only live song reviews, CrashCourses, special VIP-only CrashCourses, bonus CrashCourse Q&As, a private VIP forum, and email access to Clay and Marty.
Q: Does VIP include private one-on-one coaching?
A: VIP does not include private one-on-one coaching sessions. Instead, VIP gives you closer access through monthly VIP-only group mentoring, live song reviews, bonus Q&A sessions, the private VIP forum, and email access to Clay and Marty.
Q: Will my songs get pitched?
VIP can help you write stronger songs and make better decisions, but it should not promise placements.