Posts by Marty Dodson
How 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…
Read MoreI Dare You: A Songwriter’s Challenge
One of the first things I did when I decided to seriously pursue writing as a career was to attend an NSAI Song Camp. I submitted my application and nervously awaited a response to let me know if I was accepted or not. Finally, the day came. There in the stack of mail was a…
Read MoreStop Scrolling and Curate Your Learning
Hit writers Clay Mills & Marty Dodson explain why it’s crucial that you cut through the social media noise and get better at curating your learning. The guys explain why this might be the most important step you can take to achieve songwriting success. SongTown’s Write For Recording Artists CrashCourse : LEARN MORE / SIGN UP…
Read MoreOur Fav Songwriting Books
If you want to reach your songwriting potential, then you need to discover these 6 must-read books! Mutli #1 writers Clay Mills & Marty Dodson share the titles that helped them level-up their own writing and can do the same for you. SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best place for musical gear on…
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