Posts by Marty Dodson
Is the Music Business Trying To Keep YOU Out?
Is the music business trying to keep you out? Hit Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson give their insight on this hot topic and share practical advice to help improve your chances of breaking into the music industry. SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best place for musical gear on the planet! Write better…
Read MoreCan You Teach Songwriting? – With Jud Friedman and Jameel “JProof” Roberts
Songwriters Giving Back – Multi #1 Hit Songwriter Marty Dodson sits down with Jud Friedman an Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe nominated songwriter and Jameel “JProof” Roberts a multi-talented platinum-selling producer, songwriter, and composer/arranger to answer the question, can you teach songwriting? SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best place for musical gear on…
Read MoreHow To Talk Your Way Out Of Working With A Pro
Do you want to work with pros in the music business? Too many people talk their way out of opportunities to work with pros by saying the wrong things. Learn what NOT to say to a pro! Hit Songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills talk about some of the biggest bridge burners they have seen…
Read MoreThe Best Ways To Blow Your Songwriting Budget
Don’t waste your songwriting $$$. Hit Songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills have been there/done that. In this episode, they help you prioritize where to spend your songwriting dollars to get maximum return on your investment. SongTown MasterClass 2023 Now accepting applications. CLICK HERE for details on applying. Limited spots available. SongTown on Songwriting Podcast…
Read MoreThe Biggest Challenges To Long-Term Songwriting Success
The time to learn how to be successful is when you are not successful… Hit Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson talk about long term challenges that songwriters face and what you need to do to stay successful in the music business. Even if you have not yet had success, you can become successful by…
Read MoreSTOP Doing These Things!!
STOP doing these things that can hurt you as a songwriter. Hit Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson talk about some common mistakes budding songwriters make and how to fix them. SongTown MasterClass 2023 Now accepting applications. CLICK HERE for details on applying. Limited spots available. SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best place…
Read MoreHow To Make Publishers Fall In Love With You
What do publishers look for in songwriters? Hit Songwriter/Publisher Marty Dodson shares a list of traits that he and fellow publishers look for in songwriters. If you want to increase your chances of catching a publisher’s ear, this episode is for you! SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best place for musical gear on…
Read MoreWhat If Publishers Just Don’t Get My Music?
Did you know it’s not the publisher’s job to “get” your music? Hit Songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills share from their own experience how to succeed as songwriters by learning how to work with publishers, create business relationships and write songs so good that people can’t pass on them. SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered…
Read MoreLyrics or Melody – Which Is Most Important?
What is the most important element in songwriting… lyrics or melody?! Hit Songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills hash it out and debate this controversial topic! SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best place for musical gear on the planet! Join our upcoming Creative Xperience Workshop LIVE in Nashville, TN! Learn pro songwriting tips…
Read More6 Questions To Help You Critique Your Own Songs
Do you ever finish a song and wonder if it’s good enough to pitch to an artist or publisher? Hit Songwriter Marty Dodson shares 6 questions to ask yourself to help you critique your own songs and make them stronger and more pitch-able! SongTown on Songwriting Podcast Powered by Sweetwater.com – The best place for musical gear…
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