Posts by Clay Mills
Interview 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…
Read MoreSongwriters: How To Format Lyric Sheets Like A Pro (Update for 2024)
One of the most overlooked details in the songwriting business is how to properly format lyric sheets. Here are the “dos and don’ts” for aspiring songwriters wanting to present themselves as real pros. Since starting SongTown, fellow hitmaker Marty Dodson and I have had the chance to see many songs lyrics presented in our publisher…
Read MoreHow To Write Love Songs (Pro Songwriting Techniques)
Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson discuss pro songwriting techniques for how to write love songs. Techniques used by hitmakers from John Mayer to Ed Sheeran. Learn why few songs succeed and how to hit the mark with your love songs. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up…
Read MoreSongwriters: You Must Bring Something New To The Party
I’ve played this song for several publishers and they all said it sounds like the radio, but not one took my song… Recently, while doing a mentoring session, a talented SongTownian prefaced her song she was about to play with these words, “I’ve played this song for several publishers and they all said it sounds…
Read MoreIn The Writer’s Room with Thompson Square
The hit country music duo, Thompson Square, stops by the SongTown on SongTown Podcast to talk about their career, songwriting, and then perform a stellar song in-studio from Shawna’s new solo project. Kiefer and Shawna’s journey will inspire you and entertain you! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up…
Read MoreWriting Up: How The Pros Approach Songwriting
Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share one of the biggest mistakes aspiring songwriters make. What is “Writing Up” and why will it keep you from achieving your goals in the songwriting biz.. The SongTown on Songwriting podcast is not “tips and tricks” for songwriters. It’s real-world techniques used by top pros day in and day…
Read MoreWhy Publishers Can’t Save Songwriters (2024)
In this episode “Why Publishers Can’t Save Songwriters (2024)”, we delve into the roles of music publishers and the reality of how they impact songwriters. Join multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson as they share valuable insights and pro songwriter tips to help you navigate the business of hit songwriting. This is a…
Read MoreKyle Daniel: Rising Star in Roots Rock Takes Off
Today’s episode of SongTown on Songwriting features an exclusive interview with rising star Kyle Daniel, a talented artist/songwriter making waves in the roots rock and country scenes. Kyle visits the SongTown Studios and shares his amazing journey down a rocky indie road to his new major label album release Kentucky Gold on SnakeFarm records… he’s…
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