Clay & Marty’s Short-List Of Essential Songwriting Skills
Multi- #1 songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson give you a rare hot take on what you need to focus your time on as an aspiring songwriter. And it’s not what you think! SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE! Clay & Marty’s 10-day…
Read MoreWhat Do Publishers Look For In Songs (Revised 2023)
For many songwriters and artists, trying to figure out what publishers look for in songs can often feel like stumbling through an endless maze. Often this search for what someone else is look for leaves an artist or writer losing touch with their own talent and uniqueness. Throughout my career I’ve managed to navigate this…
Read MoreDo Songwriters Need A Publisher?
Do songwriters need a publisher? This is a question that I get all the time. Like most things in life, there is not a one-size-fits-all answer to the question. In general, I explain it to people this way. It’s very similar to the way I would answer the question “Do I really need a mechanic to…
Read MoreWhy Won’t People In The Music Business Listen To Your Songs? And How To Fix That!
Multi #1 songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills let you in on the secret, why the music business feels like it’s trying to keep you out, and then they show you how to change that! Real advice from two veterans who’ve made a career of getting songs in the hands of big artists. SongTown’s 9th…
Read MoreSongwriter Split Sheets: Pro Writer Explains What You Really Need To Know!
Hit Songwriter Marty Dodson talks about getting co-signed songwriting split sheets for your songs and why they are so important. Chapters Chapter 1: What is on a songwriter split sheet? Chapter 2: How are the percentages split? Chapter 3: Why are songwriter split sheets important? Chapter 4: Is publishing important to list? Chapter 5: What…
Read MoreThe 10 Co-Writing Commandments For Songwriters (Revised for 2023)
Co-writing: The art of sharing your heartfelt ideas with another person and trusting the two of you will create songwriting magic. Co-writing songs can be tremendously rewarding and often frustrating. But there are some guidelines to make this experience more often than not a great one. If Moses came down from the mountain with a tablet for…
Read MoreThe Josh Kelley Interview
Host Clay Mills welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter Josh Kelley for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career journey, his unique approach to songwriting, his passion for leather, and the achievement of becoming the first artist to secure a record deal from the internet. Don’t miss The Josh Kelley Interview. SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and…
Read MoreWhat Is Your Best Definition Of Songwriting Success?
Clay and Marty answer the question of what real songwriting success means and how to NOT to fall into the comparison game trap. What is your definition of Songwriting Success? SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This…
Read MoreHall of Fame Songwriter/Producer Mark Bright!
Mark Bright has been dubbed “one of the architects of the modern contemporary country sound”. In this episode of On Songwriting, Hall of Fame Songwriter/Producer Mark Bright talks about his journey to Nashville, the highs and lows of working in the music business and what it is like to work with superstars such as Rascal…
Read MoreTop 3 Blindspots Of Songwriters: Success Killers
Multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills & Marty Dodson reveal their top songwriter blindspots to avoid at all cost. Don’t let these derail your songs and goals. Write on! SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series…
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