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.
CrashCourses
The S Factor – 3 Week CrashCourse
Online Classroom – Limited Spots!
Imagine 3 weeks with a songwriting Pro coaching you through your next song—all in fun SongTown style! You have never experienced a songwriting class like this!
Dates: April 22, 29, May 6
Details & Register Here!
Writing Retreats
Fall Writing Retreat – October 10-11, 2019
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!
Network with Publishers, Producers, and Writers.
Email sheridan@songtown.com to get on the list to be notified for early registration.
SongTown TV
The original “On Songwriting” Monthly Webinar.
On Songwriting Live Webinar
Stay tuned for next month’s guest announcement!
An online songwriting event you won’t want to miss…
Join host Marty Dodson and a special industry guest for an hour of online songwriting education!
Special Events
Introducing the SongTown
Creative Experience Workshop & 5th Annual Birthday Bash 2019
October 12, 2019 – Nashville, TN
Spend the day in Nashville, TN honing your songwriting craft and learning from top hit-makers Marty Dodson, Clay Mills, and special guests in our full day-roll-up-your-sleeves, get-your-hands-dirty creative experience workshop followed by a big SongTown Birthday Bash!
Circle the date & make your plans!
Video Training Packs
Created by Hit Writers – Work at Your Own Pace
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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This course is FREE for members of SongTown!
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!
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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This course is FREE for members of SongTown!