Posts by Marty Dodson
Songwriters 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…
Read MorePoetic Vs. Conversational Lyrics: Which Reigns Supreme?
Marty and Clay take on the debate between poetic lyrics and conversational lyrics… is one better than the other? When is it good to use one or the other… or both in a song. SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE! Clay & Marty’s…
Read MoreBarry Zito’s Best Double Play- From Baseball To Music
Cy Young winner Barry Zito made his mark as a 14-year major league baller. Now he’s going back to his roots and focusing on his lifelong passion for making music. 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…
Read MoreAre 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…
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