Hit Producer & Publisher Mark Bright / Writing to Your Title
Clay chats with legendary producer/publisher Mark Bright (Carrie Underwood, Shakira, Rascal Flatts) about his work with top artists and what he looks for when choosing songs to record. PLUS Marty gives a songwriting lesson on how to “write to your title”. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up…
Read MoreLegendary Writer Don McLean / The Importance of Your Opening Line
Marty talks with legendary singer/songwriter Don McLean (American Pie). Don shares some great legal advice that all songwriters should consider as well as how finding the emotion of a song can have more impact than perfect lyrics. PLUS Marty talks about how an opening line can make or break your song. Write better songs faster!…
Read MoreLegendary Songwriter-Guitarist Steve Cropper / Why Aren’t Publishers Interested In My Songs?
Marty talks with Legendary guitarist, songwriter, singer and performer Steve Cropper. Steve talks about his history in music and the amazing projects and artists he has worked with through the years. PLUS Marty answers the popular question, “Why aren’t publishers interested in my songs?!” Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will…
Read MoreSongwriter Ava Suppelsa and Hope On The Row
Marty talks with songwriter Ava Suppelsa about her journey as a songwriter and also about her non-profit organization called “Hope on the Row”. Hope on the Row is an organization that helps the homeless in Nashville. Listen and learn how you can help make a difference through this awesome organization! Write better songs faster! Clay…
Read MoreThe Journey Of The #1 Hit SongTown Song “I Will”
Scott Hodgin interviews two SongTown members, Randy Morrison & Jan Edwards, who just got a #1 hit on the Texas Country Charts with a song they wrote at a SongTown Retreat! In this episode you will hear this hit song from start to finish. From the original work tape to the demo to the final…
Read MoreHow To Connect Better With Your Songs
Marty and Clay share their insight from a collective 50 years of songwriting experience and answer the popular question, “How can I better connect with my audience through my songs?” Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books:…
Read MoreGrammy Award Winning Songwriter Tia Sillers / Single Song Contracts
Clay talks with Grammy Winner Tia Sillers (“I Hope You Dance”) about her journey to becoming a multi-hit songwriter, as well as her tips for aspiring writers! Plus, Marty answers an important question about navigating single song contracts with co-writers. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up your…
Read MoreBrian Rothschild / John Lennon Tour Bus / Thinking Like An Artist
Marty talks with Brian Rothschild, co-founder of the John Lennon Song Contest & the John Lennon Tour Bus. Brian shares the mission of the buses which tour the nation (and Europe) giving talented teens a chance to record their music and get it heard! Plus Marty shares how to think like an artist when songwriting!…
Read MoreLegendary Writer & Producer Fred Mollin/Using Opposites Creatively In Your Songwriting
Marty talks with Legendary Record Producer/Film & TV composer Fred Mollin. Fred has worked with famous artists and songwriters and is a world renown Disney Music Producer. His latest work is a children’s music album titled “It’s Great To Be A Kid”. Plus, Clay shares a songwriting tip on lyrical opposites and how these opposites…
Read MoreHit Songwriter Barry Dean / How Many Songs Per Year Does a Pro Writer Have To Write?
Marty sits down with multi #1 hit songwriter Barry Dean to talk about his career and his inspirational journey to the top of the charts. Barry’s story will give hope to anyone trying to get started in songwriting without living in a music center. Plus, Clay answers the question “how many songs per year does…
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