Nov 6, 2025
Multi #1 songwriters Marty Dodson & Clay Mills share 10 ways to make your song unpredictable—the kind of lyric-to-melody fit and arrangement moves artists, publishers, and fans can’t ignore. If you want real-world pro songwriting advice from the SongTown crew—fresh songwriting tips for melody writing and lyric writing—hit play, take notes, and write on!
Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series:
This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!
SongTown Press Books:
Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
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Clay Mills is a multi-Grammy nominated songwriter and co-founder of SongTown. With over 150 major artist cuts, multiple #1 songs, and 16 Billboard hits in genres ranging from country to pop and beyond, he brings real-world, in-the-room experience to every episode.
Marty Dodson is a multi-#1 hit songwriter and co-founder of SongTown. His songs have been recorded by artists from country to pop to K-pop — including Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, George Strait, The Plain White T’s, and Cho Yong Pil — and he’s a master at teaching writers to craft creative, inspiring lyrics.
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