Posts by Marty Dodson
The Songwriter Business Plan: 5 Steps To Success
One of the things I discovered when I started mentoring writers is that very few of us have a songwriter business plan. That may be the curse of the creative mind – we get so lost in making stuff up that we lose sight of the business side of things that must be tended to…
Read More5 Fun Songwriting Exercises: Improve Your Writing AND Have A Good Time
Here are some writing exercises I do when I want to sharpen my songwriting skills and just have a good time with it, putting no pressure on myself. Ready for some songwriting fun?!? Thumb through a magazine looking for song ideas. Sometimes when I’m on an airplane, I pick up the inflight magazine and challenge…
Read MoreSongwriters: Do You Want Something You’ve Never Had?
The Definition of Songwriting Insanity… I’ve read that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. I believe there is a lot of truth in that statement. If you want something you’ve never had, then you are going to have to do things you’ve never done. It’s shocks many people…
Read MoreIn The Writer’s Room With Big Kenny
Multi-platinum recording artist and a hit songwriter, Big Kenny joins us in the SongTown Studio to share important tips to remember when dealing in the music business and songwriting! Kickoff 2024 with the SongTown MasterClass for Songwriters. Led by multi-#1/Grammy nominated songwriters… Clay Mills & Marty Dodson. Our students have gone on to write #1…
Read MoreSongwriting Goals 101 – With Hitmaker Marty Dodson
Songwriters have all kinds of goals… Clay and I do a lot of mentoring sessions. One of the big discoveries we have made in those sessions is that people have all kinds of different goals for their music. And we have discovered that almost every answer to every question people ask us depends on THEIR…
Read MoreAre 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 :…
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