About two years after I started trying to write professionally, a friend of mine staged an intervention of sorts. He approached me very kindly and asked me how my writing was going.  I told him my frustrations and I told him the truth – I didn’t have much of anything going on.  He asked me how I was supporting my family and I admitted that I wasn’t doing a good job of that. Then, he gave me one of the hardest choices of my life. He offered me a job.  A career really. A choice to give up songwriting. The job involved writing.  I would be writing instruction manuals for ..read more

Multi #1 Songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson talk about the #1 killer of a song’s potential. Are you choosing the right angle for your hook? 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 Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts:  Clay Mills : Facebook   :   Instagram Marty Dodson : &nb ..read more

Most songwriters feel their title is the most important words of a song. But, you could be missing the boat if you blow this line… Multi #1 songwriter Marty Dodson & Clay Mills give the inside scoop on how they create songs that matter more. 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 Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hos ..read more

Multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share why writing well with artists is crucial to having a career as a songwriter or getting your songs recorded by singers. 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 Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts:  Clay Mills : Facebook   :   Inst ..read more

#1 hit songwriter/artist Victoria Banks stops by the SongTown Studio to share tips on writing with artists as well as three things you need to know for songwriting success! 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 Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Guest: Victoria Banks : Website : Instagram  Hosts:  Clay Mills ..read more

#1 hit singer/songwriter James Otto stops by the SongTown Studio to share songwriting tips and what it takes to become a successful songwriter in the music industry. James also sings his #1 hit song “Just Got Started Lovin’ You”. 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 Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Guest: James Otto ..read more

Clay and Marty reveal how pros avoid getting stuck in second verses every time and finish more songs! SongTown’s Write For Recording Artists CrashCourse Learn more and sign up : 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!  SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts:  Clay Mills : Facebook    ..read more

Level-up your skills for finding that perfect melody that fits your lyrics. Whether you’re a seasoned songwriter or just starting out, real world tips from real world pros will get you writing at a higher level. Watch now and elevate your songwriting game! SongTown’s Write For Recording Artists CrashCourse Learn more and sign up : 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!  SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Maste ..read more

Pro songwriters talk about the weirdest places they found song ideas! Fine tune your craft of turning observation into music and words. SongTown’s Write For Recording Artists CrashCourse Learn more and sign up : 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!  SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts:  Clay Mills ..read more

We jump into a killer discussion on how songwriters can take their writing to the next level and start seeing bigger successes. Checkout “Songwriters Need Tools NOT Rules!” 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 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 Out Song Building: M ..read more