Posts by Marty Dodson
Are You A Slow Co-Writer? Pro Tips For Better Songwriting Sessions
Clay and Marty drop some helpful pro tips on how to navigate co-writing sessions when you feel like you’re a slow songwriter. By the way, you’re not alone in feeling like this. Even pros start out slow and develop their co-writing skills! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up…
Read MoreDiscover Simple Tools Used Every Day By Pro Songwriters
Marty Dodson and Clay Mills discuss simple tools they use every day on their pro songwriting sessions. 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 It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It…
Read MoreWriting Emotionally-Charged Song Lyrics – Like A Pro!
Hit writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share 3 ways to add more emotion to your song lyrics and ensure your audience feels the emotion as strongly as you did when you wrote your 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…
Read MoreHow Do You Get Over Writer’s Block When You’ve Got Nothing To Write About
Hitmakers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share their top songwriting tips for overcoming writer’s block. Learn to always tap into great song ideas anytime you have none! 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…
Read MoreWhat’s Going On with Hit-Song “Writing Sessions”
Does a writer need to “sell-out” to write a hit song today? Multi-platinum writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share their personal insights on the debate. THIS MONTH ONLY – $5 for Charity = 30 days of SongTown Membership! We are offering a 30-day all access membership to SongTown for just $5, with every penny…
Read MoreOh No! Co-writer Signs Away Our Publishing Rights!
Hit writers Clay Mills & Marty Dodson answer a shocking email from the SongTown Mailbag. Know your rights as a songwriter and find out if your collaborator can sign away your publishing! Then, learn what to do to fix it. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs…
Read MoreWhat’s Going On With the Song Structures in Today’s Music?
It’s like the Wild West in song structure right now on the top 10 Pop Charts. What’s going on? Is it a fad or here to stay? Clay and Marty give their take on how we got here. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish…
Read More3 Quick Fixes That Will Take Your Songwriting to the Next Level!
Songs can sound great on first listen, but they often have easy-to-miss flaws that can keep them from succeeding… In this episode, hitmakers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, share tips on how to fix common songwriting mistakes and elevate your songs quickly. Learn how to avoid getting stuck on a second verse, resolve pronoun and…
Read MoreSongwriters – What You Don’t Know Could Cost You Big
Are you a songwriter trying to navigate the unpredictable waters of the music industry? With an influx of new indie labels and artists, it can feel like the Wild West out there. Unfortunately, many of these new players lack the knowledge and experience to make informed decisions, often costing songwriters time and money. Hit writers…
Read MoreBalancing Songwriting Craft Vs. Inspiration
Multi- #1 songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills discuss craft and how to find inspiration each time you sit down to write. Do you feel like you’re at the mercy of the muse? Flip the script and make the muse work for you! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you…
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