SongTown on Songwriting Podcast

Nov 18 2024 203 ep. 20 mins 70
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SongTown on Songwriting is an honest look at what it takes to write a great song and navigate the music industry. This podcast is a celebration of songs and songwriters. Real pros who teach, entertain and inspire.

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Our Top 5 Setup Lines (Pro Songwriting Tips)

Nov 18 2024 13 mins  
In this week's episode of the SongTown Podcast, Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson reveal their all-time top 5 setup lines for lyric writing. Set-up lines are an underused songwriting technique used by top-level writers that will instantly level up the emotional punch of your songs.

50 Years of Pro Songwriting Advice in 10 Minutes

Nov 11 2024 11 mins  
In this week's episode of the SongTown Songwriting Podcast, pro songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share their combined 50 years of experience to deliver 10 minutes of powerhouse songwriting tips. Let's level-up your song skills!

10 Mistakes that Peg You as an Amateur Songwriter

Nov 04 2024 20 mins  
In this week’s SongTown Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, who've critiqued thousands of songs at SongTown, break down the 10 most common mistakes that peg a songwriter as an amateur. Correct these 10 simple things and you will be quickly writing your best songs!

We Interviewed 100 Pro Songwriters (Here's What They ALL Said)

Oct 28 2024 13 mins  
In this week's episode of the SongTown Podcast, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson give you a glimpse into the pro songwriter's creative mindset. They've interviewed over 100 pro writers and they ALL said this.

After Co-Writing with Dozens of Hit Artists (Top 5 Things We Learned)

Oct 21 2024 10 mins  
In this week's episode of the SongTown Podcast, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, who've collaborated with dozens of hit artists, reveal the top 5 lessons they learned the hard way-so you don't have to! Write on!

We Co-Wrote Songs with 4,000 People (Here's What We Learned)

Oct 14 2024 7 mins  
In this episode of the SongTown Podcast: Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson have co-written with 4,000 plus people in their careers. These are the most common co-writing mistakes and best advice on how to avoid bad sessions. Write On.. or better yet, Co-Write On!

Bad Songwriting Advice That HURTS Aspiring Writers

Oct 07 2024 11 mins  
In this episode of the SongTown Podcast, Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson BAD songwriting advice floating around that you'l have to un-learn if you want to be a great writer. C & M will help you cut through the noise and focus on what is important on your songwriting journey.

We Wrote 15,000 Songs (Here's What We Learned)

Sep 30 2024 11 mins  
Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson have written 15,000 songs over their careers. These are the most important keys they've learned for writing great songs and hit songs.

Interview With Emily Shackelton: Songwriter to the Stars

Sep 23 2024 28 mins  
Join Clay Mills of SongTown as he sits down with multi #1 songwriter Emily Shackelton to discuss her incredible 16-year journey to success in Nashville. Emily shares the highs and lows of her career, from moving to Music City with big dreams to finally landing her first No. 1 hit after a decade of hard work with Carly Pearce's "Every Little Thing." With songs recorded by iconic a

Free The Angel Technique (Pro Songwriting Tips

Sep 16 2024 8 mins  
Learn why clarity in your songwriting is the number one way to break through the noise and impact your listeners. Hit writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson talk about how to chip away and edit your lyrics and melodies to write the strongest song possible!