Songwriting
“Do I Have What It Takes?” The Songwriter’s Million Dollar Question
The biggest songwriting question that every songwriter I know struggles with is “Do I have what it takes?” I’ve asked myself that one hundreds of times. So have Clay and every other pro songwriter I know. So, if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and asked that hopeful songwriter staring back at you that question,…
Read MoreThe Secret to Writing Songs That Artists Want to Record
Publisher Ronna Reeves shares the real keys to writing songs that get noticed—and get cut—in today’s music world. When it comes to writing songs that actually get cut, there’s a secret many writers miss: it’s not about being the cleverest or the flashiest—it’s about being the most real! In today’s music world, artists (and their…
Read More9 Things Creatively Successful People Don’t Do
Creatively successful people have healthy mental habits. They not only have mastered their art, but they have learned to master their habits, attitudes, and emotions. They understand this mastery allows them more creative space in their mind and spirit. Check out these 9 things creatively successfully people don’t do so you too also become a…
Read MoreSongwriting: The Most Subtle Art On The Planet
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard aspiring songwriters lament that their songs are just as good or better than the songs that major artists are recording. They can’t understand why their songs aren’t getting the attention they deserve or being recording on records. They haven’t yet grasped that songwriting is a subtle…
Read More5 Songwriting Tips You Might Not Have Thought Of
These are 5 songwriting tips that you might not have thought of. Over the course of my pro songwriting career I have picked up many such tips but these are my top 5 to share with you today! Your songwriting rhyme scheme helps the listener keep up with where they are in the song. You…
Read MoreWriting From The Heart : A Guide for Songwriters
Music has the power to move us, to stir our emotions, and to compel us to take action. Yet, many songwriters struggle with a common challenge: creating songs that are technically sound but fail to resonate emotionally with listeners. In today’s digital age, where streaming platforms dominate and 100,000+ songs a day are uploaded, the…
Read More7 Positive Thoughts For Songwriters
I’m a big believer in positive thinking. Here are some positive thoughts for songwriters that can help keep you moving forward and help you enjoy the journey. 1) The only person I have to beat is me. If I continually work at writing a better song than I wrote yesterday, then I will someday be…
Read MoreSongwriting Hack – “From Song Idea To Major Label Cut”
We’re going to do something special today. Since the beginning of SongTown, I’ve had members ask me if I would break down a song – from the beginning of the idea and inspiration, how he wrote it, to how it became a major label cut. And I’ve always been hesitant because songs don’t always start…
Read MoreWhy Have A Songwriting Mentor?
Songwriting mentors can help you avoid huge mistakes… I am a huge believer in finding a songwriting mentor. My songwriting mentors helped me avoid so many mistakes and they cut years off the learning curve I would have experienced if I had to figure out everything on my own. Little statements from my mentors still…
Read MoreOther People’s Opinions On Your Songs – Is It Good Or Bad For Your Songwriting?
One of the hardest things to come to grips with as a songwriter is other peoples opinions on your songs. Here is a story that can help you navigate the waters of song feedback. I wrote with a writer last week who is actively looking for a publishing deal. He is a super talented writer…
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