Posts by Marty Dodson
STOP 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…
Read MoreThe Perils Of Writing Up
How do you break through in songwriting and how do you “write up”?! Hit Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson discuss how writing up may not always be the best thing to do and how you can break through in your songwriting career in the best, most organic way possible. YOU ARE INVITED SongTown’s 8th…
Read MoreHave You Asked Yourself, “Am I A REAL Songwriter”
Are you a REAL songwriter? I can’t count the number of times someone has said to me “I’m a songwriter – well not a really, because I haven’t had any cuts.” Believe me; I felt the same way early in my career. Have you felt like you needed to somehow qualify or justify yourself in…
Read More4 Songwriting Tips From Seasoned Pro
I’ve been a professional songwriter for more than 20 years. In that time, I’ve learned a lot by making lots of mistakes. Here are some tips that can help you learn to write better songs WITHOUT making the same mistakes I made. Write From Your Heart – Edit With Your Head If you try to…
Read More5 Ways To Complicate Your Songs and Confuse Your Listeners
There’s a number of common songwriting errors that complicate the lyric and confuse the listener. If you want to leave your audience scratching their heads (not recommended), try these techniques for songwriting confusion. Switch your pronouns around. Include several female characters in your song and then use the pronouns “she” or “her”. This gets them…
Read MoreBobby Pinson “The Shave” Inspirational Story
After taking a hiatus from his artistry, Grammy nominated, #1 hit songwriter Bobby Pinson shares his inspirational journey back to writing his own songs and releasing his newest single, “The Shave” which was inspired by his late father. Bobby also gives some great advice for aspiring songwriters! YOU ARE INVITED SongTown’s 8th Annual Creative Xperience…
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