Posts by Clay Mills
The Worst Songwriting Advice We’ve Ever Been Given
Have you ever gotten bad songwriting advice?! Hit Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share some of the worst songwriting advice they have ever received, as well as some of the best songwriting advice that helped them grow as professional songwriters. SongTown MasterClass 2023 Now accepting applications. CLICK HERE for details on applying. Limited spots…
Read MoreWhen And Why Should I Join A PRO?
Why should you be a member of a PRO and when should you join? Hit Songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills answer this frequently asked question and explain the role of a PRO and how they can help you as a songwriter. SongTown MasterClass 2023 Now accepting applications. CLICK HERE for details on applying. Limited…
Read MoreDon’t Write Generic Songs!
Don’t fall into the trap of writing generic songs! Hit Songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills talk about why generic songs won’t get you noticed in the music industry and why you should be thinking outside the box when writing songs! SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best place for musical gear on the…
Read MoreDon’t Take The First Exit Off The Songwriting Interstate!
What is the best way to write a song idea or title? Hit Songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills share tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your song ideas/titles and create songs that stand out and generate interest in the music business! SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best…
Read MoreStaying Ahead Of The Curve With Your Writing
How do you stay ahead of the songwriting curve and determine what trends are going to be popular in the coming months or year to come? Hit Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share tips and tricks to look for when listening to popular music as well as how you can apply these new tips…
Read MoreSongwriting Takes a Lot of Balls!
Today, being a successful songwriter is not just about sitting down with your instrument and pouring out your heart and soul. Now it resembles more a juggler in a circus act. It takes songwriting balls! Once a song is completed, you can pat yourself on the back. But then you must throw the next balls…
Read MoreSync Briefs: Your Key To Music Placements In Ads, TV & Film
Randall Foster is Vice President of Business Development and GM of the Nashville office of a digital distribution company called Symphonic Distribution. Prior to his current role, Randall was the leader of the Creative Sync & Licensing for ole music publishing where he oversaw a vast catalog of music copyrights and intellectual property and managed…
Read MoreWill You Be Ready When Your Songwriter Door Opens?
“He got lucky. That will never happen again.” After celebrating my first number one song, “Beautiful Mess,” a friend of mine told me that a big successful songwriter spoke these words about me. I can’t blame him, he had been writing big songs for years and he’d seen a lot of young writers come and…
Read More5 Things I’d Tell My Young Songwriting Self
Does songwriting sometimes cause you anxiety and stress? Hit Songwriter Marty Dodson has been in your shoes! Marty shares 5 things he wishes he could have told his younger self to help elevate these struggles. Learn from Marty’s mistakes and be encouraged to take the next steps towards your songwriting goals! SongTown on Songwriting Podcast…
Read MoreIs it Crazy To Chase Your Music Career Dreams?
I remember announcing to all my friends one day that I was moving to Nashville, TN to follow my music career dream. It never occurred to me that it might sound crazy to all of them. In fact it sounded so crazy that they staged a small intervention laying out very rational points. 1. I…
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