Podcast
If You Can’t Answer These 6 Questions You Don’t Have A Song
Are your songs ready to share with the world? Hit writers Marty Dodson and Clay Mills reveal 6 must-answer questions to improve clarity, emotion, and replay value. Learn how to write songs that truly connect! 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 More9 Things Songwriters Need to Quit
Are these common habits holding you back as a songwriter? In this episode of the SongTown Podcast, hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson break down the things pro writers stop doing to grow their careers. From ditching unproductive co-writes to letting go of outdated songs, they reveal real-world, advanced songwriting techniques that lead to…
Read More10 Lies Amateur Songwriters Tell Themselves
In this week’s episode of the SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson reveal the 10 biggest lies amateur songwriters tell themselves—lies that can sabotage your success before it even starts. Avoid these songwriting mistakes and level-up your game! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you…
Read More5 Traits That Separate The 1% Songwriters From Everyone Else
In this week’s SongTown on Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share 5 ways the top 1% songwriters separate themselves from everyone else. The duo drop pro songwriting tips learned from working with thousands of pro songwriters, artists, and producers. Get ready to level up your songwriting game! Clay & Marty’s…
Read MoreFind Your Songwriting Voice (Why Originality Matters More than Ever)
In today’s world of songwriting “guru” templates and AI-generated music, finding your own unique songwriting voice is more important than ever if you want to succeed. In this episode, hit songwriter Clay Mills breaks down why originality is the one thing that can truly make you stand out—and how to start discovering your authentic sound…
Read MoreHe Wrote Songs On The Biggest Selling Album of All time! Legendary Eagles’ Songwriter Jack Tempchin
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriter Clay Mills sits down with legendary Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin to talk about the real stories behind timeless hits like “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Already Gone,” and “You Belong to the City.” From sleeping on a club floor to writing a classic that landed in the Grammy…
Read MoreHow Musical Theatre Can Improve Your Songwriting – In Any Genre!
In this episode, multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson explore how writing for musical theatre can powerfully impact your songwriting—no matter the genre. Fresh off a successful theatre production in NYC, Marty shares key lessons from the stage that every songwriter can use to level up their writing. Learn how understanding character, story…
Read More6 Pro Songwriter Techniques to Transform Any Lyric!
Multi Grammy nominated and hit songwriter Clay Mills shares 6 Pro Songwriter Techniques to transform any lyric instantly. Make your lyrics hit harder. Let’s get you leveled up! Get your FREE download: CLICK HERE! 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! …
Read MoreA Songwriter’s Life Can Change in a MOMENT! (Regie Hamm Interview)
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriter Clay Mills chats with superstar songwriter Regie Hamm about his career and one moment of chance that changed his life forever. Need some inspiration? Watch this! 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 MoreThe 3 Most Important Lines In a Song (Amateur Songwriters Miss These!)
In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, break down the 3 most important lines in a Song. Master these 3 concepts and you will instantly be writing better songs! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK…
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