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Navigating the Rollercoaster: Life as a Songwriter
Clay and Marty discuss how songwriters can survive through the tough times and stay creative. Help is available for the down times through: Better Help: Website MusiCares: Website Porter’s Call: Website Adding More Heart To Your Songs : Online CrashCourse Change the way the world hears your songs! 🔥 In this 3-week immersive songwriting course you will learn…
Read MoreWhy Good Songs Fail: The “Preachy Lyric” Songwriting Trap
In pro songwriting circles, writers know about the “preachy lyric” trap and avoid it at all costs. No, we’re not talking religion in this episode of SongTown On Songwriting, but we are talking about a common pitfall that will trip up your potentially great song. Adding More Heart To Your Songs : Online CrashCourse Change…
Read MoreCJ Solar Unplugged: Revealing His Path to Becoming a Hit Writer
Hit songwriter/artist CJ Solar stops by the SongTown Studios to share his songwriting expertise and sing a couple tunes. CJ is not only a multi-hit songwriter but he’s also a performed on the road for years. Did the artist HARDY once play bass in CJ’s band? Find out all the details! Clay & Marty’s 10-day…
Read MoreThe Erin Enderlin Interview: “Last Call”
Find out what Sir Elton John thinks about singer-songwriter Erin Enderlin’s music and soak in some writing wisdom as she stops by the SongTown Podcast set. Host Clay Mills chats with her about her amazing career as a hit songwriter and alt-country singer. It’s truly a don’t-miss episode as she sings a gorgeous raw version…
Read MoreBrian Davis: Messing With Memories and Songs
Multi #1 songwriter stops by the SongTown Studios to talk about his music and offer songwriters key tips on how to write a song that hits your audience… heart to heart. 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:…
Read MoreIn The Writer’s Room With John King
Artist and hit songwriter John King joins us in the SongTown Studio to sing his hit song “We Went” sung by Randy Houser and to talk about how songwriters can better understand writing for artists. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to…
Read MoreMoments That Change Your Songwriting Fate Forever
Multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share the key decisions and moments that pushed them into full-time songwriting careers. Learn to recognize your moments and make the most of them. Kickoff 2024 with the SongTown MasterClass for Songwriters. Led by multi-#1/Grammy nominated songwriters… Clay Mills & Marty Dodson. Our students have gone on…
Read MoreHow Songwriters Can Crush It In 2024!
Hit Writers Marty Dodson and Clay Mills give their top ways songwriters can make 2024 their best writing year yet. What should you be focused on and how do you set yourself up to reach your goals in 2024. Kickoff 2024 with the SongTown MasterClass for Songwriters. Led by multi-#1/Grammy nominated songwriters… Clay Mills &…
Read MoreIn The Writer’s Room With Big Kenny
Multi-platinum recording artist and a hit songwriter, Big Kenny joins us in the SongTown Studio to share important tips to remember when dealing in the music business and songwriting! Kickoff 2024 with the SongTown MasterClass for Songwriters. Led by multi-#1/Grammy nominated songwriters… Clay Mills & Marty Dodson. Our students have gone on to write #1…
Read MoreIn The Writer’s Room With Jamie Floyd
Two time Grammy-nominated independent songwriter & recording artist Jamie Floyd joins us in the SongTown Studio to share tips and tricks to survive in the music industry as well as insights into writing for film and television. Kickoff 2024 with the SongTown MasterClass for Songwriters. Led by multi-#1/Grammy nominated songwriters… Clay Mills & Marty Dodson.…
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