Posts by Marty Dodson
Write The Song In The Room (5 Pro Tips for Next-Level Songwriting)
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson discuss the “Write The Song In The Room” songwriting technique. Here are 5 tips to lock you into this approach for next-level songwriting and songs. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and…
Read MoreSync Song vs Single: Great Songwriters Know These 3 Key Differences
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, break down the differences in writing a sync song vs a single. Master these to excel in one or both genres! 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 MoreThe Songwriter’s Achilles Heel
When I first started trying to write as a profession, I talked to my wife (now my ex-wife) and asked for 2 years to chase my dream of becoming a songwriter. She agreed to work part time and I would work part time writing and we would tag-team with the kids. When she worked, I…
Read MoreHow To Write A New Song Every Day
I can’t count the number of times I’ve been asked “How in the world do you come up with a song-a-day – every day?” Learning how to write a new song every day can seem like a daunting task. Here’s how I pull that off… Coming In With Ideas I have a database that includes…
Read MoreHow To Keep Your Song Ideas Organized (Like Pro Songwriters)
Hey SongTown! Marty Dodson here, and today, we’re diving deep into a topic that can make or break your songwriting career—organizing your song ideas, titles, and melodies. If you’ve ever found yourself fumbling through endless voice memos, scrolling through a jumbled mess of notes, or forgetting that one golden idea you had last month, you’re…
Read MoreThe 3 Hats Every Songwriter Must Wear (Pro Mindset!)
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson break down the 3 hats every good songwriter must wear. Get the pro mindset and level up your writing. Get your FREE downloadable checklist : CLICK HERE Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your…
Read More5 Reasons You Can’t Finish Your Songs (And How To Fix Them!)
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share their 5 reasons you can’t finish your songs. Here’s to ending writer’s block and completing your next song. 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! SongTown…
Read MoreA Lifetime of Learning For Songwriters
One of the things I love most about being a songwriter is that it is one of the few things in life that you can never totally “figure out”. You can always write a better song than you wrote today. No matter how successful you get, it requires you still be a lifetime songwriting student.…
Read More5 Things Amateur Songwriters Worry About (That Pros Don’t!)
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson cover five things amateur writers often worry about that prevent them from becoming better writers. Fix these five simple things, and you’ll have more fun and reach your goals more quickly! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will…
Read MoreOur Top 12 Songwriting Tips! | Advice That Changed How We Write
In this week’s episode of the SongTown Podcast, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share their top 12 Songwriting tips that changed the way they write. 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! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check…
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