5 Ways To Write Songs Outside The Box
Most of us tend to gravitate toward the same kinds of things when we write. We write grooves and feels that we like. And we tend to write topics we like as well. Here are 5 tips for songwriting outside your box. Use these exercises to stretch your writing boundaries. Write songs from the point of…
Read MoreSongwriting Tips For Writing A Great Second Verse
Writing a great second verse is often the difference in a good song and a killer song. Here are my tips for leveling-up your second verses. Map out an outline of the song as soon as you decide on a hook. Knowing where you are going helps you avoid saying too much before you get…
Read More10 Songwriting Tips For Co-Writing On Zoom
As a long time professional songwriter, what used to be an occasional tool for co-writing long-distance, has turned into an everyday affair. In these days of social distancing, co-writing on Zoom has become the norm for scores of creatives around the world. And as a result, many SongTown members have asked me to share my…
Read MoreWho’s In Charge of Your Songwriting Destiny?
I can’t count the times that I’ve heard a songwriter blame their lack of success on the radio, publishers, a “closed circle in the music business”, A&R people who “can’t hear a hit”, bad co-writers, just plain bad luck and the list goes on and on and on. While any of those factors COULD potentially…
Read MoreSongTown Year End Message 2021
As we come to the end of 2021 we celebrate a year of SongTown successes! We are so proud of our members and all the hard work they have put in this year! We look forward to teaching, mentoring and cheering everyone on in 2022! Get a jump start on your 2022 songwriting goals with…
Read MoreSara Davis : Mega-Hit Pop Songwriter and SongTown Alum
Marty sits down and talks with Mega-Hit Pop Songwriter Sara Davis. Sara’s song “abcdefu” sung by GAYLE is currently #1 on the Spotify World Chart with more than 160 million streams! Sara shares her journey of songwriting, being a member of SongTown and how finding her songwriting tribe has been a big part of her…
Read MoreCan You Teach Songwriting?
Can songwriting really be taught or do you just have to have “it”? In this episode Clay and Marty debunk the myth that songwriting can’t be taught and give examples of how they themselves have learned songwriting from mentors who have taught them and made them better songwriters. Learn more about SongTown’s MasterClasses and make…
Read More#SongwritingHack 1.03 – “Verses Are The New Chorus”
When you think of using repetition in songs, you usually think of it as a device that’s used in choruses, where you’re repeating a title over and over, or you’re repeating the same words to make a song memorable. But today I want to talk about a few ways that you can actually use repetition…
Read MoreLaunching Your Songwriting Into 2022
Launch into 2022 with a solid songwriting plan! Creating a plan is an important part of achieving your goals! Marty and Clay sit down to talk about how you can organize your songwriting to progress towards the goals you really want! If you are in the process of planning your new year or not sure…
Read MoreHandling Song Feedback Constructively
Getting feedback on your songs can sometimes be very overwhelming. Then, once you get the feedback you have the questions of “should I re-write this song, leave it as it is or just write another song completely?” In this episode Clay and Marty talk about how to handle feedback and use it to your advantage…
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