Posts by Clay Mills

Clay & Marty talk with hit songwriters Tia Sillers, Jesse Lee, and Jennifer Hanson for a real-as-it-gets discussion on the challenges and rewards of being women in today’s country music scene. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press…

Marty talks with legendary hit songwriter Bill Anderson whose hits span through the decades. Bill shares stories of his journey to becoming a hit songwriter and gives inspiration to songwriters from all walks of life. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK…

Marty talks with Hit Songwriter Clay Mills about his brand new book, “Mastering Melody Writing” written with Bill O’Hanlon. This book breaks down the mystery of melody writing to give your songs an edge with the PRA method! PLUS Clay and Marty also talk about what keeps songwriters from succeeding in today’s music industry. Write…

Clay chats with legendary producer/publisher Mark Bright (Carrie Underwood, Shakira, Rascal Flatts) about his work with top artists and what he looks for when choosing songs to record. PLUS Marty gives a songwriting lesson on how to “write to your title”. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up…

Marty talks with legendary singer/songwriter Don McLean (American Pie). Don shares some great legal advice that all songwriters should consider as well as how finding the emotion of a song can have more impact than perfect lyrics. PLUS Marty talks about how an opening line can make or break your song. Write better songs faster!…

Marty talks with Legendary guitarist, songwriter, singer and performer Steve Cropper. Steve talks about his history in music and the amazing projects and artists he has worked with through the years. PLUS Marty answers the popular question, “Why aren’t publishers interested in my songs?!” Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will…

Marty talks with songwriter Ava Suppelsa about her journey as a songwriter and also about her non-profit organization called “Hope on the Row”. Hope on the Row is an organization that helps the homeless in Nashville. Listen and learn how you can help make a difference through this awesome organization! Write better songs faster! Clay…

Scott Hodgin interviews two SongTown members, Randy Morrison & Jan Edwards, who just got a #1 hit on the Texas Country Charts with a song they wrote at a SongTown Retreat! In this episode you will hear this hit song from start to finish. From the original work tape to the demo to the final…

Clay talks with Grammy Winner Tia Sillers (“I Hope You Dance”) about her journey to becoming a multi-hit songwriter, as well as her tips for aspiring writers! Plus, Marty answers an important question about navigating single song contracts with co-writers. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up your…

Marty talks with Brian Rothschild, co-founder of the John Lennon Song Contest & the John Lennon Tour Bus. Brian shares the mission of the buses which tour the nation (and Europe) giving talented teens a chance to record their music and get it heard! Plus Marty shares how to think like an artist when songwriting!…