How Songwriters Can Crush It In 2024!

Hit Writers Marty Dodson and Clay Mills give their top ways songwriters can make 2024 their best writing year yet. What should you be focused on and how do you set yourself up to reach your goals in 2024. Kickoff 2024 with the SongTown MasterClass for Songwriters. Led by multi-#1/Grammy nominated songwriters… Clay Mills &…

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In The Writer’s Room With Big Kenny

Multi-platinum recording artist and a hit songwriter, Big Kenny joins us in the SongTown Studio to share important tips to remember when dealing in the music business and songwriting! Kickoff 2024 with the SongTown MasterClass for Songwriters. Led by multi-#1/Grammy nominated songwriters… Clay Mills & Marty Dodson. Our students have gone on to write #1…

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In The Writer’s Room With Jamie Floyd

Two time Grammy-nominated independent songwriter & recording artist Jamie Floyd joins us in the SongTown Studio to share tips and tricks to survive in the music industry as well as insights into writing for film and television. Kickoff 2024 with the SongTown MasterClass for Songwriters. Led by multi-#1/Grammy nominated songwriters… Clay Mills & Marty Dodson.…

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Songwriting Goals 101 – With Hitmaker Marty Dodson

Songwriters have all kinds of goals… Clay and I do a lot of mentoring sessions. One of the big discoveries we have made in those sessions is that people have all kinds of different goals for their music. And we have discovered that almost every answer to every question people ask us depends on THEIR…

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Choosing The Best Song Angle Is Crucial

Multi #1 Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson talk about the #1 killer of a song’s potential. Are you choosing the right angle for your hook? 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 It…

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Are You Blowing The Most Important Line Of Your Song?

Most songwriters feel their title is the most important words of a song. But, you could be missing the boat if you blow this line… Multi #1 songwriter Marty Dodson & Clay Mills give the inside scoop on how they create songs that matter more. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will…

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How To Write Songs With Recording Artists

Multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share why writing well with artists is crucial to having a career as a songwriter or getting your songs recorded by singers. 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…

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You’re the Hero, SongTown Is Your Songwriting Sidekick

“In SongTown you are the hero and we are your songwriting sidekick.” ~Marty Dodson So many songwriting sites advertise the amazing things they can do for you. They will “turn you pro”, introduce you to someone who will magically “get” you and get all of your songs cut, or take you up to breathe the…

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In The Writer’s Room With Victoria Banks

#1 hit songwriter/artist Victoria Banks stops by the SongTown Studio to share tips on writing with artists as well as three things you need to know for songwriting success! 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…

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The 9-Minute Songwriter Workout

The 9-Minute Songwriter Workout consists of three songwriting exercises designed to get you into the flow of writing without overthinking it. Your best ideas come from the subconscious, and you can tap into this with regular practice. Remember to do these exercises quickly, spending three minutes on each in rapid-fire succession. I like to set…

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