Posts by Clay Mills
If you are a writer, your time is better spent on a clever lyric than a clever tweet
“Social media is a giant distraction to the ultimate aim, which is honing your craft as a songwriter. There are people who are exceptional at it, however, and if you can do both things, then that’s fantastic, but if you are a writer, the time is better spent on a clever lyric than a clever…
Read MoreHow To Behave In The Music Business: Don’t Be A Squirrel!
How To Behave In The Music Business: Don’t Be A Squirrel! By: Marty Dodson This is one of the questions I get all the time. People will say, “I called ASCAP and they never called me back. Why are they so rude?” Or, “I went to five publishers and none of them would listen to…
Read MoreWhat If These Artist Had Said “I Only Create When I’m Inspired”
What If These Artist Had Said “I Only Create When I’m Inspired” By: Clay Mills Do you find yourself choosing to only writeåÊsongs when your inspired byåÊheartache or some other major life event? Here’s a quick list of some truly great art the world would never know if the artist had said, ÛÏI only create…
Read MoreHow One Day Can Change Your Songwriting Life!
How One Day Can Change Your Songwriting Life! By: Marty Dodson One of the things I love about songwriting is that your fortunes can change completely in one day. I’ve been fortunate enough to experience several of those life changing days. One day, I walked into Jason Matthew’s house with nothing going on in my…
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