Podcast
SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great Songs
Clay Mills & Marty Dodson present SongTown on Songwriting — a celebration of great songs, real songwriters, and the craft that ties it all together. Tune in for expert songwriting tips, inspirational stories, and music industry insights to sharpen your skills and fuel your passion.
- Music Commentary chart
- #78
- Episodes
- 295
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 11 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
295 episodes, newest first
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14 min
7 Real-World Songwriting Lessons to Take You from Amateur to Pro
Episode 298
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
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9 min
Chasing Songwriting Trends Is a Huge Mistake
Episode 297
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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12 min
Most Songwriters Are Missing Furniture In Their Songs
Episode 296
Show notes
Get your tickets for our 12th Annual Creative Xperience Songwriting Workshop & Birthday Bash: https://songtown.com/birthday-bash-creative-xperience/
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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13 min
Amateur Songwriters Get Stuck on One Melody & Can't Un-Hear It
Episode 295
Show notes
Get your tickets for our 12th Annual Creative Xperience Songwriting Workshop & Birthday Bash: https://songtown.com/birthday-bash-creative-xperience/
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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9 min
How To Know When Your Song Is Finished? (Pro Songwriting Tips)
Episode 294
Show notes
Get your tickets for our 12th Annual Creative Xperience Songwriting Workshop & Birthday Bash: https://songtown.com/birthday-bash-creative-xperience/
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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11 min
Success, Failure and the Drive to Keep Writing Songs
Episode 293
Show notes
Get your tickets for our 12th Annual Creative Xperience Songwriting Workshop & Birthday Bash: https://songtown.com/birthday-bash-creative-xperience/
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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11 min
Your Songwriting Could Be Growing 10x (5 Toxic Amateur Mistakes)
Episode 292
Show notes
Get your tickets for our 12th Annual Creative Xperience Songwriting Workshop & Birthday Bash: https://songtown.com/birthday-bash-creative-xperience/
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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11 min
What Most Songwriters Get Wrong About Writing Every Day
Episode 291
Show notes
Get your tickets for our 12th Annual Creative Xperience Songwriting Workshop & Birthday Bash: https://songtown.com/birthday-bash-creative-xperience/
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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12 min
Are You A Good Songwriter?
Episode 290
Show notes
Get your tickets for our 12th Annual Creative Xperience Songwriting Workshop & Birthday Bash: https://songtown.com/birthday-bash-creative-xperience/
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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8 min
We Wrote 10,000 Songs — Our Top 3 Lessons
Episode 289
Show notes
Get your tickets for our 12th Annual Creative Xperience Songwriting Workshop & Birthday Bash: https://songtown.com/birthday-bash-creative-xperience/
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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12 min
How Frustration Can Make You A Better Songwriter
Episode 288
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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10 min
4 Ways Pro Songwriters Outwrite You Every Time
Episode 287
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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11 min
5 Huge Hits That Broke All The Songwriting Rules
Episode 286
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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7 min
Clay and Marty’s Mount Rushmore of Songwriters
Episode 285
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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7 min
4 Signs Your Songwriting Is About To Click
Episode 284
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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8 min
Your Song Is Already Copyrighted — Here’s What Most Songwriters Get Wrong
Episode 283
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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15 min
12 Song Pitching Mistakes That Peg You As An Amateur Songwriter (Don't Burn Bridges!)
Episode 282
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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13 min
Is Songwriting Worth It – Or Am I Delusional?
Episode 281
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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13 min
How Pro Songwriters Write Universal Songs (Without Being Generic)
Episode 280
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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11 min
Why Your Songs Don't Hit Hard Enough : 5 Songwriting Fixes
Episode 279
Show notes
Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day 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
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :Check It Out
Hosts:
Clay Mills :Facebook : Instagram
Marty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram
SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by https://www.sweetwater.com/ - The best place for musical gear on the planet!
For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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