What 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…
Read MorePoetic Vs. Conversational Lyrics: Which Reigns Supreme?
Marty and Clay take on the debate between poetic lyrics and conversational lyrics… is one better than the other? When is it good to use one or the other… or both in a song. SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE! Clay & Marty’s…
Read MoreHow To Fix Lyric and Melody Mistakes
Clay and Marty have put together a recap of SongTown’s two most popular episodes on lyric and melody writing. Not only will they share some of the biggest mistakes of melody and lyric writing, but they will share how you can fix it! Get ready to learn! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video…
Read MoreBarry Zito’s Best Double Play- From Baseball To Music
Cy Young winner Barry Zito made his mark as a 14-year major league baller. Now he’s going back to his roots and focusing on his lifelong passion for making music. 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…
Read MoreAre You A Slow Co-Writer? Pro Tips For Better Songwriting Sessions
Clay and Marty drop some helpful pro tips on how to navigate co-writing sessions when you feel like you’re a slow songwriter. By the way, you’re not alone in feeling like this. Even pros start out slow and develop their co-writing skills! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up…
Read MoreDiscover Simple Tools Used Every Day By Pro Songwriters
Marty Dodson and Clay Mills discuss simple tools they use every day on their pro songwriting sessions. 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 Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It…
Read MoreSongwriters: Stop Taking The First Exit Off The Idea Interstate!
Everyday at SongTown we hear songs written in a way that will keep the writer from ever getting a big record on the song. Are you taking the first exit off the interstate when writing your songs? Find out how to dig deeper and net better results every time! Time to level up and step…
Read MoreWriting Emotionally-Charged Song Lyrics – Like A Pro!
Hit writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share 3 ways to add more emotion to your song lyrics and ensure your audience feels the emotion as strongly as you did when you wrote your song! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to…
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