Posts by Marty Dodson
What Keeps Songwriters from Succeeding?
Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson sit down to talk about what keeps songwriters from succeeding in the music business. With a combined 50+ years of songwriting and music business experience, both Marty and Clay have seen the highs and lows of the business, people come and go, and have had to reinvent themselves…
Read MoreHow Are Music Royalties Divided On A Song?
10 Time #1 Song Songwriter, Marty Dodson, has written songs for artists such as Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, Carrie Underwood and many others. In this Quick Tip video Marty explains how songwriting royalties are divided among songwriters and publishers. For a more in-depth breakdown, checkout the SongTown video How SongWriters Get Paid.
Read MoreSmithfield – Making Your Own Way In The Music Business
Marty talks with Smithfield, a modern country duo successfully making their own way within the music business! As independent artists, Smithfield shares about the highs and lows of their career as well as the pros and cons of record labels. If you are an independent artist, this episode is for you! Write better songs faster!…
Read MoreSongwriting for Sync vs. Other Types of Music
Randall Foster is Vice President of Business Development and GM at Symphonic Distribution’s Nashville office. Prior to his current role, Randall was the leader of the Creative Sync & Licensing for ole music publishing where he oversaw a vast catalog of music copyrights and intellectual property and managed the outside usage and licensing of those…
Read MoreNatalie Taylor – Building Your Brand On TikTok / Finding The Heart Of A Song
Marty talks with TikTok Country Superstar Natalie Taylor from the band Taylor Red. Natalie shares tips and tricks to help you succeed on the TikTok platform as well as Instagram. Plus Clay shares a songwriting tip on finding the heart of your song. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help…
Read MoreWhat Is The Role Of A Publisher?
John Ozier has been responsible for over 30 #1’s as an A&R executive, a publisher, and as a songwriter. John is a hit songwriter with cuts by Lee Brice, Tyler Farr, Kid Rock, Kellie Pickler, Charlie Worsham, Josh Thompson, American Young, Air Supply and others. He co-wrote Lee Brice’s multi-week No. 1 and multi-platinum single,…
Read MoreHow Do Songwriters Get Paid?
Marty Dodson is a 10 Time #1 Hit Song Songwriter with nearly 10,000 songs written. Marty has written songs for artists such as Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, Carrie Underwood and many others! In this episode Marty talks about how songwriters get paid and the steps you should take once you produce a income producing song.
Read MoreWhat NOT To Do When Meeting With Music Industry Pros
John Ozier has been responsible for over 30 #1’s as an A&R executive, a publisher and as a songwriter. John is a hit songwriter with cuts by Lee Brice, Tyler Farr, Kid Rock, Kellie Pickler, Charlie Worsham, Josh Thompson, American Young, Air Supply and others. He co-wrote Lee Brice’s multi-week No. 1 and multi-platinum single,…
Read MoreHit Writer & Producer Jeff Cohen / DADGAD Guitar Tips
Clay talks with Multi-Award Winning Songwriter, Producer and Publisher Jeff Cohen. Jeff shares his journey through the music industry and how he traded in being a lawyer for his real passion of songwriting. PLUS Clay shares an alternate guitar tuning to help level-up your songwriting! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series…
Read MoreHow To Sustain A Long-Term Songwriting Career
With a combined 50+ years of songwriting experience, Hit Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson sit down and talk about what key elements every songwriter should pay attention to if they want to sustain a long term career in the music/songwriting business. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you…
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