Posts by Clay Mills
Dirty Tricks Publishers Pull
Hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson drop some truth bombs about the music business and give you insider advice on avoiding bad song publishing deals. SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best place for musical gear on the planet! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Pitch Songs To Publishers
Pitching your songs to publishers may not be the best way to break into the music business. Hit Songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills give advice on a better way to interact with publishers and how to present yourself as a songwriter in the music business. SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best place…
Read MoreGood News For Songwriters Heading Into 2023?
Hit Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share some exciting news for songwriters in 2023! Knowing this will help you to know what to focus on in the New Year! Listen now to find out this exciting news and how you can make the most of your 2023! SongTown MasterClass 2023 Now accepting applications. CLICK…
Read MoreBiggest Song Mistakes of 2022
Improve your songwriting in 2023 by learning from other’s mistakes. Hit Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson take a look back over 2022 and highlight the most common songwriting mistakes they encountered throughout the year. SongTown MasterClass 2023 Now accepting applications. CLICK HERE for details on applying. Limited spots available. SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered…
Read MoreThe 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…
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