Posts by Clay Mills
How To Blow A Potential Pub Deal In 3 Common Mistakes!
You’ve got the songs… So you’ve been writing and put together a nice collection of songs; and you’re ready for that next step… Finding a publisher. That person who believes in your writing and has the connections to make things happen. Here are 3 common mistakes that can kill your chances of working with a music publisher……
Read MoreA Week In The Life: A Surprising Look At The Schedule Of A Pro Songwriter
Several people have asked, so here is an outline of my week. It’s fairly typical with a few twists thrown in. MONDAY 9 AM – Meet with Entertainment Attorney to Sign New Contract 10 AM – Deliver Signed Contracts to Publisher 10:30 AM – Write with a new artist that my publisher set me up…
Read MoreRiding Your Creative Flow: 5 Steps For Enhancing Your Songwriting
What Does Creative Flow Feel Like? 1. You feel completely focused. So much so that you forget your personal needs. You may even forget to eat for hours while you are working! 2. You have a clear vision of what your art should sound or look like while working on it. 3. You are certain…
Read MoreSongwriters: Here’s The Real Way To Get A Publishing Deal
This is one of the top questions filling our ST mailbox! The writer often states that they have songs and just can’t get the right person to listen. They feel their songs are as strong as what’s playing on radio, so how can they get a publishing company to take a chance on them? Well, I’ve…
Read MoreKids Are Dreamers, Dreams Change The World
I remember spending my days daydreaming as a kid. I daydreamed sitting in my desk at school, I daydreamed while doing the list of chores waiting for me when I got home from school, and I daydreamed before closing my eyes and falling asleep at each night. I think I knew deep down that dreams…
Read MoreA Few Of The Artist Who Have Recorded Songs By Marty Dodson & Clay Mills
A Few Of The Artist Who Have Recorded Songs Marty Dodson & Clay Mills
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The “Outside Looking In” Game – A Songwriter’s Dream Killer!
About a year ago, I wrote a post here on the SongTownUSA FB about the power of dreams. I told the story of how, when I was 10 years old, I listened over and over to a record called “Home Free” by Dan Fogleberg… recalling that everyday I looked inside the album at photos of…
Read More4 Keys To Finding The Perfect CoWriter
Music History is filled with great songwriting collaborations. John Lennon-Paul McCartney, Elton John-Bernie Taupin, Mick Jagger-Keith Richards, and the list goes on. Two heads can truly be better than one when writing a song, but only if it’s the right match! And finding that right match can seem impossible at times. Over the years…
Read MoreTaking Chances With Your Songwriting
Taking Chances With Your Songwriting By: Marty Dodson Several years ago, my publisher asked me to attend a song camp in Sweden. I love to travel, but Sweden is a long way from the comfortable confines of Nashville. The trip cost a good bit of money. My publisher paid for it up front, but they…
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