Posts by Clay Mills
Fatal Songwriting Flaws
Marty and Clay discuss some fatal flaws that can make your songs less commercially appealing, but they can also turn your audience off if you are writing for yourself. Don’t kill your songs off before they have a chance! THIS MONTH ONLY – $5 for Charity = 30 days of SongTown Membership! We are offering…
Read MoreWhat Every Songwriter Can Learn From The Ed Sheeran Lawsuit
Clay & Marty discuss the Ed Sheeran “Thinking Out Loud” court victory and what songwriters should learn from it. 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 Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing…
Read MoreStarting Your Song On The 5 Chord
Hey Song Meisters! Are you stuck in a chord rut? Well, I’m going to give you a trick I’ve used when writing hits like Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It by Darius Rucker. It’s all about placing the 5 chord in an unexpected place. This is a short video but will go a long…
Read MoreNightmare Songwriting Sessions: Avoid These Toxic Co-Writer Traits! 🔥
Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, share some funny co-writing nightmares they’ve stepped into over the years and reveal their list of top toxic co-writer traits to avoid at all costs! 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 MoreTop 4 Toxic Songwriter Traits
In this episode Marty and Clay talk about some CRAZY co-writing experiences they’ve had and share their top 4 Toxic Songwriter Traits. Don’t be that writer! 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 MoreThe Best Songwriting Advice No One Ever Tells You
The internet is full of “Gurus” trying to sell you sexy theory and programs on how to write “hit songs.” Clay Mills & Marty Dodson give you straight talk, from real pros, on what’s really important to focus on while writing a great song. And it’s probably not what you think! Clay & Marty’s 10-day…
Read MoreNo More Songwriter Excuses: It’s Never Too Late To Change Your Life!
It’s never too late to start writing or to level up your approach to songwriting! Join multi-hit songwriters, Clay Mills & Marty Dodson, as they tackle the common problem of “excuse-itis” in the music industry. With playful banter and insightful discussions, they’ll share the pro mindset for overcoming common songwriter excuses and offer practical tips…
Read MoreWill AI Change Songwriting Forever
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of everyday life, but what can songwriters expect from the growth of apps like ChatGPT? In this episode, Clay asks AI to rewrite the second verse to one of his #1 songs! You won’t want to miss Marty & Clay explore what AI means for songwriters everywhere! Clay…
Read MoreFind Out Why Hitmakers Are Pitching Song Starts!
Song starts are the latest Buzz word in the music industry but are they really a new thing? And when should you pitch them and not? Clay Mills & Marty Dodson give you the inside scoop from two multi-#1 songwriters. SongTown’s Write For Recording Artists CrashCourse : LEARN MORE / SIGN UP HERE SongTown on Songwriting…
Read MoreHow 21-Hit Songwriter, Sam Hollander, Flopped His Way To The Top Of The Charts
Host Clay Mills chats with 21-time hit songwriter, Sam Hollander, about his unbelievable journey. If you want to know what it takes to be a pro songwriter, this episode is a must listen. Sam is a funny but also an insightful deep dude! SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best place for musical gear…
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