Posts by Marty Dodson
Are You Blowing The Most Important Line Of Your Song?
Most songwriters feel their title is the most important words of a song. But, you could be missing the boat if you blow this line… Multi #1 songwriter Marty Dodson & Clay Mills give the inside scoop on how they create songs that matter more. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will…
Read MoreYou’re the Hero, SongTown Is Your Songwriting Sidekick
“In SongTown you are the hero and we are your songwriting sidekick.” ~Marty Dodson So many songwriting sites advertise the amazing things they can do for you. They will “turn you pro”, introduce you to someone who will magically “get” you and get all of your songs cut, or take you up to breathe the…
Read MoreIn The Writer’s Room With Victoria Banks
#1 hit songwriter/artist Victoria Banks stops by the SongTown Studio to share tips on writing with artists as well as three things you need to know for songwriting success! 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…
Read MoreSony Records A&R Director TAYLOR LINDSEY
Sony A&R Executive Taylor Lindsay shares about her job and about what she does as her official title. Chapters Chapter 1: Background Chapter 2: What is a Director of A&R? Chapter 3: What do A&Rs look for in Artists? Chapter 4: How is being a publisher and being an A&R different? Chapter 5: Do artists…
Read MoreThe Secret to Crafting the Perfect Melody For Your Lyrics
Level-up your skills for finding that perfect melody that fits your lyrics. Whether you’re a seasoned songwriter or just starting out, real world tips from real world pros will get you writing at a higher level. Watch now and elevate your songwriting game! SongTown’s Write For Recording Artists CrashCourse Learn more and sign up :…
Read MoreSongwriters Need Tools NOT Rules
We jump into a killer discussion on how songwriters can take their writing to the next level and start seeing bigger successes. Checkout “Songwriters Need Tools NOT Rules!” SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series…
Read MoreIn The Writer’s Room With Rivers Rutherford
Nashville Hall of Fame and #1 Hit Songwriter Rivers Rutherford stops by the SongTown studio to share his insight on songwriting, his journey through years in the music business and he sings the very first song he ever had cut by American legends Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson (aka The Highwaymen).…
Read MoreDo Songwriters Need A Publisher?
Do songwriters need a publisher? This is a question that I get all the time. Like most things in life, there is not a one-size-fits-all answer to the question. In general, I explain it to people this way. It’s very similar to the way I would answer the question “Do I really need a mechanic to…
Read MoreWhy Won’t People In The Music Business Listen To Your Songs? And How To Fix That!
Multi #1 songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills let you in on the secret, why the music business feels like it’s trying to keep you out, and then they show you how to change that! Real advice from two veterans who’ve made a career of getting songs in the hands of big artists. SongTown’s 9th…
Read MoreSongwriter Split Sheets: Pro Writer Explains What You Really Need To Know!
Hit Songwriter Marty Dodson talks about getting co-signed songwriting split sheets for your songs and why they are so important. Chapters Chapter 1: What is on a songwriter split sheet? Chapter 2: How are the percentages split? Chapter 3: Why are songwriter split sheets important? Chapter 4: Is publishing important to list? Chapter 5: What…
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