Posts by Clay Mills

If you are trying to write a commercial song, you have to write a song that a multitude of people care about! We talk about keys to writing commercial songs and share ways to write songs people actually want to listen to and “give a crap” about! Plus we share a song from our SongTown…

Marty Dodson talks with special guest Ben Arthur, host of the Podcast “Songwriter Stories and Answer Songs”. We talk about Ben’s podcast, songwriting and we hear an original song from Ben! We also share a special segment “Ask Marty and Clay” in which Clay Mills answers, “how long should a co-write last”? Write better songs…

Clay Mills interviews hit songwriter/producer Chris Lindsey to talk about songwriting and about his podcast, Pitch List. You also hear some new music from a SongTown member and learn when you need to sign up with a PRO. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and…

Hit songwriter, artist and producer, Jennifer Hanson, joins us in the SongTown studio to talk about her success in the country and sync world as a writer. She also has a lot to say about being a female writer/producer. You won’t want to miss it! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series…

Most current hit songs in pop and country music are written in a very conversational style. In this episode, you’ll learn tips and tricks for making your songs sound natural, real and honest. And, you’ll hear some great new music from SongTown writers! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help…

We welcome Susan Ruth, founder and host of the “Hey Human” podcast to the SongTown studio. Susan is a successful painter, improv actor, songwriter and artist. She’ll share her story and her love for people and THEIR stories with you. As a songwriter, you’ll be inspired to listen to and tell stories with your music.…

Songwriting rules are meant to be broken, as long as you’re doing it on purpose! Learn some ways to creatively and intentionally break rules in ways that work with Hall of Fame Songwriter Tom Shapiro. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK…

Marty answers a common question from songwriters, “Should my choruses change or stay the same?” And, we feature SongTown artist/writer Ellie Rivers and her music. 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 Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check…

Los Angeles entertainment attorney, and author of the new book “The Straightforward Guide To The Music Biz”, Kamal Moo joins us in the SongTown studio to discuss the book and legal issues that songwriters and artists need to educate themselves about. You’ll learn a lot and you’ll want the book! Write better songs faster! Clay…

Internet marketing master, Hunter Masters, joins us in the SongTown studio to talk about ways to let people know your music is out in the world. Hunter has managed $24+ million in online advertising spend, generating over $143 million in revenue for clients. He has built over 800k+ followers on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube. He…