Posts by Clay Mills
How Songwriters Can Crush It In 2024!
Hit Writers Marty Dodson and Clay Mills give their top ways songwriters can make 2024 their best writing year yet. What should you be focused on and how do you set yourself up to reach your goals in 2024. Kickoff 2024 with the SongTown MasterClass for Songwriters. Led by multi-#1/Grammy nominated songwriters… Clay Mills &…
Read MoreIn The Writer’s Room With Jamie Floyd
Two time Grammy-nominated independent songwriter & recording artist Jamie Floyd joins us in the SongTown Studio to share tips and tricks to survive in the music industry as well as insights into writing for film and television. Kickoff 2024 with the SongTown MasterClass for Songwriters. Led by multi-#1/Grammy nominated songwriters… Clay Mills & Marty Dodson.…
Read MoreChoosing The Best Song Angle Is Crucial
Multi #1 Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson talk about the #1 killer of a song’s potential. Are you choosing the right angle for your hook? 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…
Read MoreHow To Write Songs With Recording Artists
Multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share why writing well with artists is crucial to having a career as a songwriter or getting your songs recorded by singers. 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…
Read MoreThe 9-Minute Songwriter Workout
The 9-Minute Songwriter Workout consists of three songwriting exercises designed to get you into the flow of writing without overthinking it. Your best ideas come from the subconscious, and you can tap into this with regular practice. Remember to do these exercises quickly, spending three minutes on each in rapid-fire succession. I like to set…
Read MoreIn The Writer’s Room With James Otto
#1 hit singer/songwriter James Otto stops by the SongTown Studio to share songwriting tips and what it takes to become a successful songwriter in the music industry. James also sings his #1 hit song “Just Got Started Lovin’ You”. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and…
Read MoreMaster Songwriting: How to Break Free from Second Verse Writer’s Block
Clay and Marty reveal how pros avoid getting stuck in second verses every time and finish more songs! SongTown’s Write For Recording Artists CrashCourse Learn more and sign up : 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! SongTown Press…
Read MoreThe Weirdest Places We Found Song Ideas!
Pro songwriters talk about the weirdest places they found song ideas! Fine tune your craft of turning observation into music and words. SongTown’s Write For Recording Artists CrashCourse Learn more and sign up : CLICK HERE! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK…
Read MoreThe Poor Man’s Copyright For Songwriters: Separating Truth From Fiction (Updated 2024)
For years I have heard the phrase “Poor Man’s Copyright” thrown around in songwriting circles. The term is often brought up as a cheap alternative to an official $65 copyright from the US Copyright Office. Mailing a song to yourself… Statements are thrown out like: “Don’t bother to pay the money for the real deal.…
Read MoreDiscover the Power of Connection: How Songwriters Benefit from Community
So many songwriters create in a vacuum and burn out because they don’t have the support of a creative community. Marty and Clay share why it takes a village to raise a happy, healthy and successful songwriter! SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE!…
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