Posts Tagged ‘Podcast’
Oh No! Co-writer Signs Away Our Publishing Rights!
Hit writers Clay Mills & Marty Dodson answer a shocking email from the SongTown Mailbag. Know your rights as a songwriter and find out if your collaborator can sign away your publishing! Then, learn what to do to fix it. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs…
Read MoreNightmare Songwriting Sessions: Avoid These Toxic Co-Writer Traits! 🔥
Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, share some funny co-writing nightmares they’ve stepped into over the years and reveal their list of top toxic co-writer traits to avoid at all costs! 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…
Read MoreWhat’s Going On With the Song Structures in Today’s Music?
It’s like the Wild West in song structure right now on the top 10 Pop Charts. What’s going on? Is it a fad or here to stay? Clay and Marty give their take on how we got here. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish…
Read MoreTop 4 Toxic Songwriter Traits
In this episode Marty and Clay talk about some CRAZY co-writing experiences they’ve had and share their top 4 Toxic Songwriter Traits. Don’t be that writer! 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 Writing : Check It…
Read More3 Quick Fixes That Will Take Your Songwriting to the Next Level!
Songs can sound great on first listen, but they often have easy-to-miss flaws that can keep them from succeeding… In this episode, hitmakers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, share tips on how to fix common songwriting mistakes and elevate your songs quickly. Learn how to avoid getting stuck on a second verse, resolve pronoun and…
Read MoreThe Best Songwriting Advice No One Ever Tells You
The internet is full of “Gurus” trying to sell you sexy theory and programs on how to write “hit songs.” Clay Mills & Marty Dodson give you straight talk, from real pros, on what’s really important to focus on while writing a great song. And it’s probably not what you think! Clay & Marty’s 10-day…
Read MoreSongwriters – What You Don’t Know Could Cost You Big
Are you a songwriter trying to navigate the unpredictable waters of the music industry? With an influx of new indie labels and artists, it can feel like the Wild West out there. Unfortunately, many of these new players lack the knowledge and experience to make informed decisions, often costing songwriters time and money. Hit writers…
Read MoreNo More Songwriter Excuses: It’s Never Too Late To Change Your Life!
It’s never too late to start writing or to level up your approach to songwriting! Join multi-hit songwriters, Clay Mills & Marty Dodson, as they tackle the common problem of “excuse-itis” in the music industry. With playful banter and insightful discussions, they’ll share the pro mindset for overcoming common songwriter excuses and offer practical tips…
Read MoreBalancing Songwriting Craft Vs. Inspiration
Multi- #1 songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills discuss craft and how to find inspiration each time you sit down to write. Do you feel like you’re at the mercy of the muse? Flip the script and make the muse work for you! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you…
Read MoreWill AI Change Songwriting Forever
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of everyday life, but what can songwriters expect from the growth of apps like ChatGPT? In this episode, Clay asks AI to rewrite the second verse to one of his #1 songs! You won’t want to miss Marty & Clay explore what AI means for songwriters everywhere! Clay…
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