Online Courses & Live Events
SongTown Events are led by top pros and are attended by thousands of writers from all over the world. Our online MasterClasses, CrashCourses, and live “SongTown in YourTown Workshops” are designed to inspire your writing and give you the right tools to attain your songwriting goals.
Online Courses
The Ultimate Co-Writing CrashCourse!
For 3 weeks this summer, SongTown brings you the Ultimate Co-Writing songwriting course! Two hit songwriters (Marty Dodson and Clay Mills) will be your guides through this truly innovative online learning experience. Whether you’re co-writing for the first time or want to improve your co-writing skills, this course is for you. Find co-writers that compliment your skills.
It’s the Summer of CoWrites at SongTown!
On Songwriting Webinar
The “On Songwriting” Online Webcast
w/multi-hit songwriter Chris Wallin
Thursday, June 29th – 7PM (CDT)
For the past several years, Wallin has topped the charts with classics-in-the-making for the industry’s biggest stars: “Love Me If You Can” by Toby Keith, “Don’t Blink” by Kenny Chesney, “I’m Tryin’” for Trace Adkins, “Something To Be Proud Of” and “Speed” by Montgomery Gentry. Join him and host Marty Dodson for a special one hour online and hear Chris’s inspiring story and songs!
Members: FREE
Non-members ($9.99) Click for details.
*This month we are including a FREE 30 Day Membership to SongTown with your ticket!
Creative Course Packs
Created by Hit Writers – Work at Your Own Pace
Intro To GarageBand and Building Tracks
Pro Songwriter/Track Guy Daniel Ross takes you step-by-step through building a demo track from scratch in Garage Band. You’ll learn tips and tricks used by one of the hottest up-and-coming track guys to use in your own home demos. Daniel and host Marty Dodson take a basic guitar/vocal version of a song and build a track into a finished production.
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate
22 Videos
Total Running Time – 7hrs: 41 mins!
(Price: FREE with SongTown Membership!)
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Amateur Vs. Pro Songwriting
Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall when hit songwriters are creating magic? This one-of-a-kind instructional Video, featuring Tim Johnson and Clay Mills, pulls back the curtain to spotlight the differences in pro songwriting sessions vs. amateur. You will watch real-time as Pro songwriters write the same song title as 2 sets of Amateur writers in adjacent studios. We captured all on film and it’s eye-opening!
All Levels
1 Video
Total Time 1hrs: 46mins
(Price: 29.99)
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Breaking Down The Hits: Tom Shapiro
Hall of Fame Songwriter Tom Shapiro breaks down 21 of his biggest hits. A rare step-by-step breakdown of his writing, re-writing, and demoing process of each song.
Includes 21 companion assignments from SongTown co-founder Marty Dodson!
All Levels
21 Videos
Total Time 5hrs: 33mins!
(Price $179)
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Living A Creative Life
Professional songwriter Bonnie Baker (hits include artists Hunter Hayes, Rascal Flatts, SHeDAISY, and Reba McEntire) teaches you how to live a positive and creative life.
All Levels
15 Videos
Total Time 4hrs:11mins
(Price $129.99)
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Writing Retreats
Spring Creative Retreat – 2017 (Coming March 25-26!)
Spend two inspiring days in Nashville, TN, honing your songwriting craft and co-writing with top hit-makers Marty Dodson, Clay Mills, and special guest hit writers/producers!
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