A Songwriter’s Life Can Change in a MOMENT! (Regie Hamm Interview)
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriter Clay Mills chats with superstar songwriter Regie Hamm about his career and one moment of chance that changed his life forever. Need some inspiration? Watch this! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to…
Read MoreThe Phone Call That Changed Everything: Lessons From Songwriter Reggie Hamm’s Journey
By Clay Mills, SongTown Co-founder Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime friend and hit songwriter Reggie Hamm in the SongTown studio. If you know Reggie’s story, you know it’s filled with twists, turns, near misses—and moments of undeniable magic. But during our conversation, one story in particular stuck…
Read MoreSync Licensing Secrets: Tucker Scott on Writing Songs That Land in TV & Film
By Clay Mills, SongTown Co-Founder This past month, our SongTown crew had a special guest: Tucker Scott, Creative Manager at The Bus Music Publishing. If you’re dreaming of hearing your song in a TV show, commercial, or movie trailer, Tucker dropped a goldmine of advice on how to craft sync-friendly music that actually gets placed.…
Read MoreThe 3 Most Important Lines In a Song (Amateur Songwriters Miss These!)
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, break down the 3 most important lines in a Song. Master these 3 concepts and you will instantly be writing better songs! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK…
Read MoreThe Songwriter’s Pitch To Publisher Checklist
There’s an art to a songwriter’s pitch to publisher opportunities. You can avoid many of the mistakes I made early on if you do these things when you get a chance to pitch to a publisher. 1. Before you even agree to the meeting, ask yourself “Are my songs REALLY radio/recording artist ready? Are…
Read MoreWhat a Hit Publisher Wants: Lessons from Elizabeth Brahan
By Clay Mills, SongTown Co-Founder I had the pleasure of sitting in on a Zoom meeting led by hit publisher Elizabeth Brahan, and wow—there was so much wisdom dropped, I just had to share it with you. Elizabeth works every day with rising artists, A&R teams, and major labels, and she’s in the trenches pitching…
Read MoreDon’t Be This Co-Writer: Mistakes Every Songwriter Should Avoid When Co-writing
Early on in my songwriting career I had enough bad/weird co-writing experiences that I acquired vast database of material to draw from for co-writing no-no’s. So here is my list of things NOT TO DO in a co-write… 1. Write down ideas that your co-writers throw out so you can use them later. When you throw out…
Read More7 Ways To Get Inspired To Write Songs (Never Run Out Of Ideas!)
In this episode multi-hit writers Clay Mills & Marty Dodson share their top 7 ways that pro songwriters get inspired to write songs. Say goodbye to writer’s block forever. 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…
Read MoreHow to Find Your Unique Voice as a Singer
I gotta tell you about the time I walked into Brett Manning’s studio thinking I’d just do a few vocal warmups, maybe stretch out the pipes a little. I left that place hitting notes I didn’t even know I had. No joke—I went from topping out at an A in the office to belting a…
Read More5 Pro Tips for Writing a Great Song Every Time
By Clay Mills & Marty Dodson When it comes to writing consistently great songs, it’s not about chasing trends or being the cleverest writer in the room — it’s about crafting something real that resonates. Marty Dodson and I share five essential tips (plus a bonus!) that will elevate your writing every time you sit down to…
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