Posts by Clay Mills
He Wrote Songs On The Biggest Selling Album of All time! Legendary Eagles’ Songwriter Jack Tempchin
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriter Clay Mills sits down with legendary Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin to talk about the real stories behind timeless hits like “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Already Gone,” and “You Belong to the City.” From sleeping on a club floor to writing a classic that landed in the Grammy…
Read More9 Things Skilled Songwriters Do Differently
So, what does it take to be a world-class writer? Early in my career, a Hall of Fame songwriter offered me an invaluable piece of insight. He said many people make it 95 percent of the way to greatness, but very few finish the last 5% of the journey. That statement has fascinated me, and…
Read More5 Simple Ways To Unleash Your Own Creative Songwriting Power
As a professional songwriter, I am asked often how I walk into a co-write with superstars like Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, or Lady A and create songs “on-demand?” Well, I didn’t start out doing this, but I’ve learned a few tricks over the years that’ve allow me to train my creativity and tap into…
Read More6 Pro Songwriter Techniques to Transform Any Lyric!
Multi Grammy nominated and hit songwriter Clay Mills shares 6 Pro Songwriter Techniques to transform any lyric instantly. Make your lyrics hit harder. Let’s get you leveled up! Get your FREE download: CLICK HERE! 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! …
Read MoreA 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…
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