World Renowned Author John Seabrook / Song Starts

Clay talks with world renowned author John Seabrook about his book on the Swedish Pop and Music Movement and Max Martin called “The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory”. John explores the intersection between creativity and commerce in the fields of technology, design, and music. PLUS Marty answers a question about song starts and if…

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16-time #1 Hit Songwriter Jon Nite / How to Pitch Songs for Duets

Clay sits down with 16-time #1 songwriter Jon Nite. They discuss Jon’s approach to writing and his inspirational journey, coming from a small town with no real connections or money, and chasing his dreams all the way to the top of the music charts. PLUS Marty shares how to pitch your songs for Duets. Write…

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The Songcraft Podcast/ Inspired vs Reactive Listening for Songwriters

Marty sits down with Scott Bomar and Paul Duncan from the Songcraft Podcast to talk about the amazing people they have interviewed and their take on songwriting and songwriters. PLUS Clay gives you a lesson on how to LISTEN to music most effectively as a songwriter. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video…

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Jess Furman- How to Get Your Music Featured in the Sync World

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Marty sits down with Jess Furman, Executive VP of Sync Strategy at Big Noise to talk about ways to get your music featured in the sync world. Learn how to research the kind of music being used in TV, movies and advertisements and how to connect with industry professionals. Write better songs faster! Clay &…

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Who Gives a Crap About This Song?

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If you are trying to write a commercial song, you have to write a song that a multitude of people care about! We talk about keys to writing commercial songs and share ways to write songs people actually want to listen to and “give a crap” about! Plus we share a song from our SongTown…

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Songwriter Stories & Answer Songs with Ben Arthur

Marty Dodson talks with special guest Ben Arthur, host of the Podcast “Songwriter Stories and Answer Songs”. We talk about Ben’s podcast, songwriting and we hear an original song from Ben! We also share a special segment “Ask Marty and Clay” in which Clay Mills answers, “how long should a co-write last”? Write better songs…

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Chris Lindsey/Pitch List Podcast/When Do I Need A PRO?

Clay Mills interviews hit songwriter/producer Chris Lindsey to talk about songwriting and about his podcast, Pitch List. You also hear some new music from a SongTown member and learn when you need to sign up with a PRO. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and…

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How to be a Bad Co-writer

With a combined 50 years in the music business, Clay Mills and Marty Dodson have enough stories to write a book about ways they have BEEN bad co-writers and about bad co-writes they have experienced. Tune in to learn how NOT to be one yourself. Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series…

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Jennifer Hanson : Write What You Know PLUS Being a Female in the Music Industry

Hit songwriter, artist and producer, Jennifer Hanson, joins us in the SongTown studio to talk about her success in the country and sync world as a writer. She also has a lot to say about being a female writer/producer. You won’t want to miss it! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series…

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Writing Conversational Songs

Most current hit songs in pop and country music are written in a very conversational style. In this episode, you’ll learn tips and tricks for making your songs sound natural, real and honest. And, you’ll hear some great new music from SongTown writers! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series will help…

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