Marty sits down with Jess Furman, Executive VP of Sync Strategy at Big Noise to talk about ways to get your music featured in the sync world. Learn how to research the kind of music being used in TV, movies and advertisements and how to connect with industry professionals. Write better songs faster! Clay &…

If you are trying to write a commercial song, you have to write a song that a multitude of people care about! We talk about keys to writing commercial songs and share ways to write songs people actually want to listen to and “give a crap” about! Plus we share a song from our SongTown…

Marty Dodson talks with special guest Ben Arthur, host of the Podcast “Songwriter Stories and Answer Songs”. We talk about Ben’s podcast, songwriting and we hear an original song from Ben! We also share a special segment “Ask Marty and Clay” in which Clay Mills answers, “how long should a co-write last”? Write better songs…

Clay Mills interviews hit songwriter/producer Chris Lindsey to talk about songwriting and about his podcast, Pitch List. You also hear some new music from a SongTown member and learn when you need to sign up with a PRO. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and…

With a combined 50 years in the music business, Clay Mills and Marty Dodson have enough stories to write a book about ways they have BEEN bad co-writers and about bad co-writes they have experienced. Tune in to learn how NOT to be one yourself. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series…

Hit songwriter, artist and producer, Jennifer Hanson, joins us in the SongTown studio to talk about her success in the country and sync world as a writer. She also has a lot to say about being a female writer/producer. You won’t want to miss it! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series…

Most current hit songs in pop and country music are written in a very conversational style. In this episode, you’ll learn tips and tricks for making your songs sound natural, real and honest. And, you’ll hear some great new music from SongTown writers! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help…

We welcome Susan Ruth, founder and host of the “Hey Human” podcast to the SongTown studio. Susan is a successful painter, improv actor, songwriter and artist. She’ll share her story and her love for people and THEIR stories with you. As a songwriter, you’ll be inspired to listen to and tell stories with your music.…

Songwriting rules are meant to be broken, as long as you’re doing it on purpose! Learn some ways to creatively and intentionally break rules in ways that work with Hall of Fame Songwriter Tom Shapiro. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK…

Marty answers a common question from songwriters, “Should my choruses change or stay the same?” And, we feature SongTown artist/writer Ellie Rivers and her music. 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: Mastering Melody Writing : Check…