Posts by Clay Mills
Top 8 Essential Songwriting Skills (Pro Tips)
Hey, SongTown! Recently, I received an email from a songwriter expressing frustration. For the past year, they had been writing two songs a day but felt like they weren’t improving. It made me reflect on how important it is to focus on building essential songwriting skills instead of just grinding out songs. Whether you’re starting…
Read MoreWrite The Song In The Room: The Story Behind The Hit Song “History In The Making” With Darius Rucker
“As a songwriter nothing is more important than writing the song in the room and keeping the songwriting flow alive.” ~Clay Mills “Let’s write a romantic song. Your record is 80% done and there’s no song on it about romance and falling in love.” I said those words to Darius Rucker and producer Frank Rogers…
Read More5 Things You’ll Never Hear A Pro Songwriter Say
In this week’s episode of the SongTown Podcast, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson playfully reveal 5 things you’ll never hear a pro songwriter say. With so much noise from songwriting ‘gurus’ on YouTube, cut through it all with real-world songwriting advice and insights from the pros at SongTown. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video…
Read MoreHow To Write Songs For The Opposite Gender (4 Pro Tips)
In this week’s episode of the SongTown Podcast, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson offer pro tips on writing songs from the opposite gender’s perspective. Discover how to become a more versatile writer and increase your chances of success. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs…
Read MoreTransform Your Song Lyrics From Good To Great (5 Pro Tips)
When it comes to songwriting, good lyrics might get your songs noticed, but great lyrics are what make them unforgettable. As a songwriter, I’ve been blessed to write songs that have reached the hearts of millions of people. To achieve that, I’ve had to master some key techniques that elevate lyrics to the next level.…
Read More50 Years of Pro Songwriting Advice in 10 Minutes
In this week’s episode of the SongTown Songwriting Podcast, pro songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share their combined 50 years of experience to deliver 10 minutes of powerhouse songwriting tips. Let’s level-up your song skills! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK…
Read MoreWe Interviewed 100 Pro Songwriters (Here’s What They ALL Said)
In this week’s episode of the SongTown Podcast, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson give you a glimpse into the pro songwriter’s creative mindset. They’ve interviewed over 100 pro writers and they ALL said this. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK…
Read MoreInterview With Emily Shackelton: Songwriter to the Stars
Join Clay Mills of SongTown as he sits down with multi #1 songwriter Emily Shackelton to discuss her incredible 16-year journey to success in Nashville. Emily shares the highs and lows of her career, from moving to Music City with big dreams to finally landing her first No. 1 hit after a decade of hard…
Read MoreFree The Song Within (Bringing Clarity To Your Songwriting)
Learn why clarity in your songwriting is the number one way to break through the noise and impact your listeners. Hit writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson talk about how to chip away and edit your lyrics and melodies to write the strongest song possible! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will…
Read MoreAvoid Burning Bridges As A Songwriter (Pro Advice)
Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson explain correct music business etiquette when when working with artists, labels, and managers. In today’s songwriter podcast episode learn what NOT to do in 5 key situations; so that you avoid burning bridges as a songwriter. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you…
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