Podcast

Marty talks with Legendary guitarist, songwriter, singer and performer Steve Cropper. Steve talks about his history in music and the amazing projects and artists he has worked with through the years. PLUS Marty answers the popular question, “Why aren’t publishers interested in my songs?!” Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will…

Marty talks with songwriter Ava Suppelsa about her journey as a songwriter and also about her non-profit organization called “Hope on the Row”. Hope on the Row is an organization that helps the homeless in Nashville. Listen and learn how you can help make a difference through this awesome organization! Write better songs faster! Clay…

Scott Hodgin interviews two SongTown members, Randy Morrison & Jan Edwards, who just got a #1 hit on the Texas Country Charts with a song they wrote at a SongTown Retreat! In this episode you will hear this hit song from start to finish. From the original work tape to the demo to the final…

Marty and Clay share their insight from a collective 50 years of songwriting experience and answer the popular question, “How can I better connect with my audience through my songs?” 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:…

Clay talks with Grammy Winner Tia Sillers (“I Hope You Dance”) about her journey to becoming a multi-hit songwriter, as well as her tips for aspiring writers! Plus, Marty answers an important question about navigating single song contracts with co-writers. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up your…

Marty talks with Brian Rothschild, co-founder of the John Lennon Song Contest & the John Lennon Tour Bus. Brian shares the mission of the buses which tour the nation (and Europe) giving talented teens a chance to record their music and get it heard! Plus Marty shares how to think like an artist when songwriting!…

Marty talks with Legendary Record Producer/Film & TV composer Fred Mollin. Fred has worked with famous artists and songwriters and is a world renown Disney Music Producer. His latest work is a children’s music album titled “It’s Great To Be A Kid”. Plus, Clay shares a songwriting tip on lyrical opposites and how these opposites…

Marty sits down with multi #1 hit songwriter Barry Dean to talk about his career and his inspirational journey to the top of the charts. Barry’s story will give hope to anyone trying to get started in songwriting without living in a music center. Plus, Clay answers the question “how many songs per year does…

Marty sits down with Brandon Harrington, host of Surviving The Music Industry Podcast. They talk about his journey through music and how his Podcast got started as well as stories about the music industry. PLUS Marty answers the question, “How should I decide what the the splits are on my song”? Write better songs faster!…

Marty talks with special guest, Stefan Xidas, a 30 year old man with Down Syndrome. Stefan is a songwriter from Nashville, TN whose dream is to be the first person with Down Syndrome to get a major cut. Clay also shares a songwriting technique that he learned from Pop Artist Mat Kearney that will make…