Discover the Power of Connection: How Songwriters Benefit from Community

So many songwriters create in a vacuum and burn out because they don’t have the support of a creative community. Marty and Clay share why it takes a village to raise a happy, healthy and successful songwriter! SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE!…

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In The Writer’s Room With Rivers Rutherford

Nashville Hall of Fame and #1 Hit Songwriter Rivers Rutherford stops by the SongTown studio to share his insight on songwriting, his journey through years in the music business and he sings the very first song he ever had cut by American legends Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson (aka The Highwaymen).…

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Clay & Marty’s Short-List Of Essential Songwriting Skills

Multi- #1 songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson give you a rare hot take on what you need to focus your time on as an aspiring songwriter. And it’s not what you think! SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE! Clay & Marty’s 10-day…

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Why Won’t People In The Music Business Listen To Your Songs? And How To Fix That!

Multi #1 songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills let you in on the secret, why the music business feels like it’s trying to keep you out, and then they show you how to change that! Real advice from two veterans who’ve made a career of getting songs in the hands of big artists. SongTown’s 9th…

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Top 3 Blindspots Of Songwriters: Success Killers

Multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills & Marty Dodson reveal their top songwriter blindspots to avoid at all cost. Don’t let these derail your songs and goals. Write on! SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series…

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Poetic Vs. Conversational Lyrics: Which Reigns Supreme?

Marty and Clay take on the debate between poetic lyrics and conversational lyrics… is one better than the other? When is it good to use one or the other… or both in a song. SongTown’s 9th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE! Clay & Marty’s…

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How To Fix Lyric and Melody Mistakes

Clay and Marty have put together a recap of SongTown’s two most popular episodes on lyric and melody writing. Not only will they share some of the biggest mistakes of melody and lyric writing, but they will share how you can fix it! Get ready to learn! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video…

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Barry Zito’s Best Double Play- From Baseball To Music

Cy Young winner Barry Zito made his mark as a 14-year major league baller. Now he’s going back to his roots and focusing on his lifelong passion for making music. 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…

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Are You A Slow Co-Writer? Pro Tips For Better Songwriting Sessions

Clay and Marty drop some helpful pro tips on how to navigate co-writing sessions when you feel like you’re a slow songwriter. By the way, you’re not alone in feeling like this. Even pros start out slow and develop their co-writing skills! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up…

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Discover Simple Tools Used Every Day By Pro Songwriters

Marty Dodson and Clay Mills discuss simple tools they use every day on their pro songwriting sessions. 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 Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It…

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