Posts by Clay Mills
Songwriters: How To Manage Your Time Effectively
by Clay Mills, SongTown Co-founder If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard on your songwriting career but not getting the results you want, you’re not alone. Most of us go through seasons where we feel stuck or spread thin — writing every day, playing writers rounds, networking constantly… and still wondering why things aren’t…
Read MoreIf You Can’t Answer These 6 Questions You Don’t Have A Song
Are your songs ready to share with the world? Hit writers Marty Dodson and Clay Mills reveal 6 must-answer questions to improve clarity, emotion, and replay value. Learn how to write songs that truly connect! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to…
Read MoreHow to Know If You’re in The Dip Or a Dead End
By SongTown Co-founder Clay Mills I had a great meeting this past Sunday with our Diamond Club at SongTown. I shared something with them that I think all writers need to hear at different points on their journey. I’ve been in the trenches of songwriting for a few decades now. I’ve seen the highs of…
Read More10 Lies Amateur Songwriters Tell Themselves
In this week’s episode of the SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson reveal the 10 biggest lies amateur songwriters tell themselves—lies that can sabotage your success before it even starts. Avoid these songwriting mistakes and level-up your game! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you…
Read More5 Ways To Know If A Song Idea Is Worth Pursuing
A lot of folks email Marty and me asking if we can tell them whether a song idea is worth pursuing. Though I’d love to give an answer, I generally believe it’s better to teach a man to fish, than hand him a fish. This is what my mentors did for me and I’m lucky they didn’t…
Read MoreFind Your Songwriting Voice (Why Originality Matters More than Ever)
In today’s world of songwriting “guru” templates and AI-generated music, finding your own unique songwriting voice is more important than ever if you want to succeed. In this episode, hit songwriter Clay Mills breaks down why originality is the one thing that can truly make you stand out—and how to start discovering your authentic sound…
Read MoreHe Wrote Songs On The Biggest Selling Album of All time! Legendary Eagles’ Songwriter Jack Tempchin
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriter Clay Mills sits down with legendary Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin to talk about the real stories behind timeless hits like “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Already Gone,” and “You Belong to the City.” From sleeping on a club floor to writing a classic that landed in the Grammy…
Read More9 Things Skilled Songwriters Do Differently
So, what does it take to be a world-class writer? Early in my career, a Hall of Fame songwriter offered me an invaluable piece of insight. He said many people make it 95 percent of the way to greatness, but very few finish the last 5% of the journey. That statement has fascinated me, and…
Read More5 Simple Ways To Unleash Your Own Creative Songwriting Power
As a professional songwriter, I am asked often how I walk into a co-write with superstars like Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, or Lady A and create songs “on-demand?” Well, I didn’t start out doing this, but I’ve learned a few tricks over the years that’ve allow me to train my creativity and tap into…
Read More6 Pro Songwriter Techniques to Transform Any Lyric!
Multi Grammy nominated and hit songwriter Clay Mills shares 6 Pro Songwriter Techniques to transform any lyric instantly. Make your lyrics hit harder. Let’s get you leveled up! Get your FREE download: CLICK HERE! 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! …
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