Posts by Clay Mills
A Songwriter’s Life Can Change in a MOMENT! (Regie Hamm Interview)
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriter Clay Mills chats with superstar songwriter Regie Hamm about his career and one moment of chance that changed his life forever. Need some inspiration? Watch this! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to…
Read MoreThe Phone Call That Changed Everything: Lessons From Songwriter Reggie Hamm’s Journey
By Clay Mills, SongTown Co-founder Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime friend and hit songwriter Reggie Hamm in the SongTown studio. If you know Reggie’s story, you know it’s filled with twists, turns, near misses—and moments of undeniable magic. But during our conversation, one story in particular stuck…
Read MoreSync Licensing Secrets: Tucker Scott on Writing Songs That Land in TV & Film
By Clay Mills, SongTown Co-Founder This past month, our SongTown crew had a special guest: Tucker Scott, Creative Manager at The Bus Music Publishing. If you’re dreaming of hearing your song in a TV show, commercial, or movie trailer, Tucker dropped a goldmine of advice on how to craft sync-friendly music that actually gets placed.…
Read MoreWhat a Hit Publisher Wants: Lessons from Elizabeth Brahan
By Clay Mills, SongTown Co-Founder I had the pleasure of sitting in on a Zoom meeting led by hit publisher Elizabeth Brahan, and wow—there was so much wisdom dropped, I just had to share it with you. Elizabeth works every day with rising artists, A&R teams, and major labels, and she’s in the trenches pitching…
Read MoreHow to Find Your Unique Voice as a Singer
I gotta tell you about the time I walked into Brett Manning’s studio thinking I’d just do a few vocal warmups, maybe stretch out the pipes a little. I left that place hitting notes I didn’t even know I had. No joke—I went from topping out at an A in the office to belting a…
Read More5 Pro Tips for Writing a Great Song Every Time
By Clay Mills & Marty Dodson When it comes to writing consistently great songs, it’s not about chasing trends or being the cleverest writer in the room — it’s about crafting something real that resonates. Marty Dodson and I share five essential tips (plus a bonus!) that will elevate your writing every time you sit down to…
Read More5 Free Songwriter Tools To Keep You Organized
These days, most songwriters I know are busier than ever managing lives, families, jobs, social media, writing, performing – the list goes on and on. Our time is precious and valuable! Here’s a list of 5 free songwriter tools I use to streamline and organize my writing process so that I have more time to…
Read MoreThe Secret to Writing Songs That Artists Want to Record
Publisher Ronna Reeves shares the real keys to writing songs that get noticed—and get cut—in today’s music world. When it comes to writing songs that actually get cut, there’s a secret many writers miss: it’s not about being the cleverest or the flashiest—it’s about being the most real! In today’s music world, artists (and their…
Read More9 Things Creatively Successful People Don’t Do
Creatively successful people have healthy mental habits. They not only have mastered their art, but they have learned to master their habits, attitudes, and emotions. They understand this mastery allows them more creative space in their mind and spirit. Check out these 9 things creatively successfully people don’t do so you too also become a…
Read MoreSeparating The Song From Its Production
As a songwriter I have been blessed with both a career I never dreamed possible and a chance to help thousands of talented writers at SongTown level-up up their songwriting. I especially love delving into vocal melodies and different production techniques that will make a song stand the test of time. Every January I give…
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