Podcast

Stuck writing the same song on repeat? In this quick SongTown songwriting tips lesson, multi‑#1 hit writers Clay & Marty show how to write a song that doesn’t all sound the same—fixing grooves, lyric habits, themes, and instrument limits. Try new grooves, move the hook, sing before you play, and swap instruments to spark fresh…

20-Time Hit Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson reveal proven ways to make your hooks and choruses hit harder—advanced techniques made simple, grounded in real-world hits. If you’re chasing your best songs and want practical, craft-first lessons for your next one, this is for you. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will…

Hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson break down The Worst—but Most Helpful—Exercise For Songwriters. Learn how pro writers sharpen their skills with tough melody and lyric workouts that build your rhythm vocabulary and make your songs more hooky. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same patterns, this exercise will help you unlock fresh…

From notebook scribbles to Billboard #1 hits—Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share the real stories behind their first chart-topping songs. Packed with pro songwriting tips, real-world struggles, and breakthrough moments, this episode is a must-watch for anyone chasing their next big song. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up…

Hit writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson take a raw idea (“Love This Side of Town”) and show a simple, repeatable way to turn a spark into a song—pick the unexpected angle, sketch verses, set up the chorus hook. If you’re wondering how to write a song using pro songwriting techniques, you’ll see the real-world…

Multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share pro songwriting advice and tips to avoid common songwriting mistakes: the 5 worst ways to start a song—and the simple fixes to sharpen your first lines, pace your story, and set up a knockout chorus. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help…

Struggling to finish your songs? Hit writers Marty Dodson and Clay Mills share proven strategies—separate writer vs. editor, set deadlines, lean on co-writes and accountability, and know when a song is “done”—so your music reaches the finish line with clarity, emotion, and replay value. Learn how to finish more songs that truly connect! Clay &…

Want to make your hooks impossible to forget? Hit writers Marty Dodson and Clay Mills share 5 pro tips to craft titles, melodies, and lyrics that grab attention and keep listeners hooked. Discover how to use intrigue, repetition, emotion, story, and sing-a-bility to create songs people can’t stop singing! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series:…

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share why great songs don’t always come from personal pain. Through real-life stories, they reveal how to turn heartbreak into hope, write from others’ experiences, and find the magic in contrast—unlocking new ways to create your most powerful songs. Clay &…

Want to write better songs fast? Learn pro songwriting tips and advanced songwriting techniques from hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson. Avoid common songwriting mistakes and start creating songs that truly connect with listeners. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to…