Podcast
Interview With Emily Shackelton: Songwriter to the Stars
Join Clay Mills of SongTown as he sits down with multi #1 songwriter Emily Shackelton to discuss her incredible 16-year journey to success in Nashville. Emily shares the highs and lows of her career, from moving to Music City with big dreams to finally landing her first No. 1 hit after a decade of hard…
Read MoreFree The Song Within (Bringing Clarity To Your Songwriting)
Learn why clarity in your songwriting is the number one way to break through the noise and impact your listeners. Hit writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson talk about how to chip away and edit your lyrics and melodies to write the strongest song possible! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will…
Read MoreAvoid Burning Bridges As A Songwriter (Pro Advice)
Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson explain correct music business etiquette when when working with artists, labels, and managers. In today’s songwriter podcast episode learn what NOT to do in 5 key situations; so that you avoid burning bridges as a songwriter. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you…
Read MoreWhat NOT To Do While Co-Writing (The Worst Songwriting Fails)
Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share epic cowriting fails. With over 10,000 co-writing sessions between them they have seen it all… and it’s not all good! Don’t make these mistakes! 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…
Read MoreHow To Write Love Songs (Pro Songwriting Techniques)
Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson discuss pro songwriting techniques for how to write love songs. Techniques used by hitmakers from John Mayer to Ed Sheeran. Learn why few songs succeed and how to hit the mark with your love songs. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up…
Read MoreWe Critiqued 2,000 People’s Songs (Here’s What We Learned)
Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson critiqued over 2,000 member songs in 3 years at SongTown. These are the most common songwriting mistakes they found. Don’t make these! 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…
Read MoreIn The Writer’s Room with Thompson Square
The hit country music duo, Thompson Square, stops by the SongTown on SongTown Podcast to talk about their career, songwriting, and then perform a stellar song in-studio from Shawna’s new solo project. Kiefer and Shawna’s journey will inspire you and entertain you! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up…
Read MoreWriting Up: How The Pros Approach Songwriting
Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share one of the biggest mistakes aspiring songwriters make. What is “Writing Up” and why will it keep you from achieving your goals in the songwriting biz.. The SongTown on Songwriting podcast is not “tips and tricks” for songwriters. It’s real-world techniques used by top pros day in and day…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take To Make It As A Songwriter?
Hit songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills give real pro songwriting advice on how long it takes to make it in the music business. They say Nashville is a ten year town… Making your songs rise above the the curve is crucial in shortening that time. Let’s get your pro mindset right with SongTown’s real-world…
Read MoreWhy Publishers Can’t Save Songwriters (2024)
In this episode “Why Publishers Can’t Save Songwriters (2024)”, we delve into the roles of music publishers and the reality of how they impact songwriters. Join multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson as they share valuable insights and pro songwriter tips to help you navigate the business of hit songwriting. This is a…
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