SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great Songs
By Clay Mills & Marty Dodson
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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.
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9 Things Songwriters Need to Quit
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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10 Lies Amateur Songwriters Tell Themselves
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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5 Traits That Separate The 1% Songwriters From Everyone Else
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Find Your Songwriting Voice (Why Originality Matters More than Ever)
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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He Wrote Songs On The Biggest Selling Album of All time! Legendary Eagles' Songwriter Jack Tempchin
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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How Musical Theatre Techniques Can Improve Your Songwriting - In Any Genre!
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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6 Pro Songwriter Techniques to Transform Any Lyric!
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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A Songwriter's Life Can Change in a MOMENT! (Regie Hamm Interview)
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May 26, 2025 |
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The 3 Most Important Lines In a Song (Amateur Songwriters Miss These!)
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May 19, 2025 |
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7 Ways To Get Inspired To Write Songs (Never Run Out Of Ideas!)
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May 12, 2025 |
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How To Build Your SongWriting Team (7 Pro Tips)
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May 05, 2025 |
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10 WRONG Things Amateur Songwriters Focus On
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Are Your Songs "Too Personal" To Be Commercial? (Songwriting Pro Tips)
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Are Near Rhymes Cheating? How PRO SONGWRITERS use RHYME!
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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How To Make Your Lyrics More Musical (8 Pro Tips!)
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Songwriting Success After 40 - Is it too late?
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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12 Pro Re-Writing Tips that Amateur Songwriters MISS!
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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MEGA Songwriting Tips: 2 HOURS of Pro Techniques!
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Write The Song In The Room (5 Pro Tips for Next-Level Songwriting)
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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4 Must-Have Traits For A Successful Songwriting Career
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Sync Song vs Single: Great Songwriters Know These 3 Key Differences
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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5 Ways To Crush Self-Doubt As A Songwriter
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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The 3 Hats Every Songwriter Must Wear (Pro Mindset!)
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Organize Your Song Ideas & Melodies (Like A Pro)
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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5 Reasons You Can't Finish Your Songs (And How To Fix Them!)
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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If We Started Songwriting Careers Today - We'd do These 5 Things!
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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5 Things Amateur Songwriters Worry About (That Pros Don't!)
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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The 2 Things Every Song Must Do (Do It Like Dylan)
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Weird SongWriting Tips That Actually Work!
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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10 Signs You're Overthinking Your Songwriting
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Bust That Songwriting Rut! [10 Things To Try Now!]
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Our Top 12 Songwriting Tips! | Advice That Changed How We Write
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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5 Things You'll Never Hear A Pro Songwriter Say
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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How To Write Songs For The Opposite Gender (4 Pro Tips)
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Our Top 5 Setup Lines (Pro Songwriting Tips)
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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50 Years of Pro Songwriting Advice in 10 Minutes
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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10 Mistakes that Peg You as an Amateur Songwriter
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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We Interviewed 100 Pro Songwriters (Here's What They ALL Said)
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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After Co-Writing with Dozens of Hit Artists (Top 5 Things We Learned)
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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We Co-Wrote Songs with 4,000 People (Here's What We Learned)
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Bad Songwriting Advice That HURTS Aspiring Writers
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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We Wrote 15,000 Songs (Here's What We Learned)
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Interview With Emily Shackelton: Songwriter to the Stars
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Free The Angel Technique (Pro Songwriting Tips
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Avoid Burning Bridges As A Songwriter (Pro Advice)
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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What NOT To Do While Co-Writing (The Worst Songwriting Fails)
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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How To Write Love Songs (Pro Songwriting Techniques)
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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We Critiqued 2,000 People's Songs (Here's What We Learned)
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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In The Writer's Room with Thompson Square
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Writing Up: How The Pros Approach Songwriting
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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How Long Does It Take To Make It As A Songwriter?
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Why Publishers Can't Save Songwriters (2024)
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Why Good Songs Don't Stand Out
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Kyle Daniel: Rising Star in Roots Rock Takes Off
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Unlocking Your Songwriting Superpower (Pro Tips)
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Life Drama vs. Song Idea
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Why Good Songs Fail: Character Flaws
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Target Writing: How The Pros Write Songs
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Troy Cartwright: From Major Label Artist To Indie Streaming Success
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Where You Can Find Great Song Ideas
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May 27, 2024 |
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You Have To Be Born A Great Songwriter: True or False?
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May 20, 2024 |
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Great Songwriters Don't Wait For Inspiration!
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May 13, 2024 |
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Why Good Songs Fail: 4 Huge Reasons!
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May 06, 2024 |
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How To Write a Great Song Every Time
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Writing with Artists vs. Writing to Pitch
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Taking Lyrics from Good to Great: 4 Pro Tips
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Pros Reveal Top Secrets To Songwriting Success
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Top Songwriting Biz Tips: Avoid These Mistakes
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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The Pro Songwriter Mindset: Clay and Marty React to Viewer Comments
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Transform Your Songwriting: Our Best 5 Tips
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Songwriting Jumpstarts
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Why Talent Is Overrated
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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How K.I.S.S. Will Transform Your Songwriting Process
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Mastering Co-writing: Strategies to Overcome Obstacles and Avoid Breakups
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Navigating the Rollercoaster: Life as a Songwriter
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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The "Preachy Lyric" Songwriting Trap
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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CJ Solar Unplugged: Revealing His Path to Becoming a Hit Writer
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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The Erin Enderlin Interview: "Last Call"
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Brian Davis: Messing With Memories and Songs
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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In The Writer's Room With John King
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Moments That Change Your Songwriting Fate Forever
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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How Songwriters Can Crush It In 2024!
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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In The Writer's Room With Big Kenny
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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In The Writer's Room With Jamie Floyd
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Choosing The Best Song Angle Is Crucial
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Are You Blowing The Most Important Line Of Your Song?
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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How To Write Songs With Recording Artists
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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In The Writer's Room With Victoria Banks
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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In The Writer's Room With James Otto
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Master Songwriting: How to Break Free from Second Verse Writer's Block
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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The Secret to Crafting the Perfect Melody For Your Lyrics
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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The Weirdest Places We Found Song Ideas!
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Songwriters Need Tools NOT Rules
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Why Songwriters Need Community
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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The Rivers Rutherford Interview
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Clay & Marty's Short-List Of Essential Songwriting Skills
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Why Won't People In The Music Business Listen To Your Songs? And How To Fix That!
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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The Josh Kelley Interview
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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What Is Your Best Definition Of Songwriting Success?
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Top 3 Blindspots Of Songwriters: Success Killers
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Poetic Vs. Conversational Lyrics: Which Reigns Supreme?
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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How To Fix Lyric and Melody Mistakes
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Barry Zito's Best Double Play- From Baseball To Music
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Are You A Slow Co-Writer? Pro Tips For Better Songwriting Sessions
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Discover Simple Tools Used Every Day By Pro Songwriters
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Songwriters: Stop Taking The First Exit Off The Idea Interstate!
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Writing Emotionally-Charged Song Lyrics - Like A Pro!
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Brett Manning: Vocal Coach To The Stars - "Finding Your Artist "Voice"
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Why You Need to Find Your Own Songwriting Voice Now
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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How Do You Get Over Writer's Block When You've Got Nothing To Write About
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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The Man Behind 35 Gold & Platinum Records: Robbie Nevil
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Fatal Songwriting Flaws
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May 30, 2023 |
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What’s Going On with Hit-Song "Writing Sessions"
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May 23, 2023 |
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What Every Songwriter Can Learn From The Ed Sheeran Lawsuit
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May 16, 2023 |
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Oh No! Co-writer Signs Away Our Publishing Rights!
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May 09, 2023 |
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Nightmare Songwriting Sessions: Avoid These Toxic Co-Writer Traits! 🔥
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May 02, 2023 |
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What's Going On With the Song Structures in Today's Music?
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Top 4 Toxic Songwriter Traits
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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3 Quick Fixes That Will Take Your Songwriting to the Next Level!
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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The Best Songwriting Advice No One Ever Tells You
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Songwriters - What You Don't Know Could Cost You Big
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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No More Songwriter Excuses: It's Never Too Late To Change Your Life!
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Balancing Songwriting Craft Vs. Inspiration
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Will AI Change Songwriting Forever
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Stop Scrolling & Curate Your Learning
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Find Out Why Hitmakers Are Pitching Song Starts!
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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6 Books Every Songwriter Should Read
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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How 21-Hit Songwriter, Sam Hollander, Flopped His Way To The Top Of The Charts
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Dirty Tricks Publishers Pull
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Is the Music Business Trying To Keep YOU Out?
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Why You Shouldn't Pitch Songs To Publishers
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Can You Teach Songwriting? - With Jud Friedman and Jameel "JProof" Roberts
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Good News For Songwriters Heading Into 2023?
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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How To Talk Your Way Out Of Working With A Pro
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Biggest Song Mistakes of 2022
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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The Best Ways To Blow Your Songwriting Budget
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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The Worst Songwriting Advice We've Ever Been Given
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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The Biggest Challenges To Long-Term Songwriting Success
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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When And Why Should I Join A PRO (ASCAP/SESAC/BMI)?
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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STOP Doing These Things!!
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Don't Write Generic Songs!
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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How To Make Publishers Fall In Love With You
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Don't Take The First Exit Off The Songwriting Interstate!
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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What If Publishers Just Don't Get My Music?
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Staying Ahead Of The Curve With Your Writing
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Lyrics or Melody - Which Is Most Important?
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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5 Things I'd Tell My Young Songwriting Self
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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6 Questions To Help You Critique Your Own Songs
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Multi-Platinum Songwriter/Producer Aaron Scherz
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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The Perils Of Writing Up
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Is Writer's Block A Thing?
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Bobby Pinson "The Shave" Inspirational Story
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Inspirational Songwriter Matt Warren
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Business Mistakes Touring Artists Make - Dean Sams/Lonestar
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Dealing With Songwriting Frustrations
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Fight The Hype! Don't Compare Yourself To Someone's Highlight Reel
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Setting Yourself Up To Fail As A Songwriter
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Hall of Fame Songwriter Kent Blazy
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Mind Your Own Business
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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What Do You Do If You Catch a Publisher?
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Split Sheets Vs Sh*t Sheets
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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"Stay The Course" With Curb Recording Artist Hannah Ellis
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Sharks In The Water
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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How And When To Go "Beth Dutton" On The Music Business
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May 31, 2022 |
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Multi Genre Hit Songwriter Michael Whitworth
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May 24, 2022 |
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Do You HAVE To Write With Artists To Get Songs Recorded?
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May 17, 2022 |
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Cut the Cheese!
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May 10, 2022 |
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Why You Gotta Know How To Write To Tracks
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May 03, 2022 |
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#1 Hit Songwriter Shane Stevens - "Fancy Like"
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Darden Smith : Write Songs. Tell Stories. Move People.
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Raw and Real Singer-Songwriter Kalie Shorr
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Does Writing A Great Song Even Matter Anymore?
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Writing WITH Recording Artists
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Writing To Pitch To Recording Artists
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Mizer and Moore - Songs From The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Multi-hit Songwriter Billy Montana
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Hall of Fame Songwriter Byron Hill
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Chris Wallin : #1 Hit Songwriter
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Mistakes Lyric Writers Make
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Shelby Kennedy - Award Winning Songwriter & Industry Executive
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Mistakes Melody Writers Make
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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SongTown Year End Message 2021
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Sara Davis : Mega-Hit Pop Songwriter and SongTown Alum
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Can You Teach Songwriting?
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Launching Your Songwriting Into 2022
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Handling Song Feedback Constructively
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Eliminating Distractions For Songwriters & Artists
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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#1 Songwriter Lee Starr / The Power Of A Great Song
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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What Keeps Songwriters from Succeeding?
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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What Makes People Give a Crap About My Songs?
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Smithfield - Making Your Own Way In The Music Business
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Natalie Taylor - Building Your Brand On TikTok / Finding The Heart Of A Song
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Hit Writer & Producer Jeff Cohen / DADGAD Guitar Tips
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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How To Sustain A Long-Term Songwriting Career
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Mental Health In The Music Business/Al Andrews
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Developing The Hit Writer Mindset
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Rockstar Speaker Jim Knight/Bringing Hard Rock Culture To Your Co-Writes
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Ellie Holcomb, Artist/Songwriter / 2x Dove Award Winner / Best Selling Author
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Why Do I Need A SongTown?
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Who Needs A Stinkin' Co-Writer?
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Women In Today's Country Music: Three Hit Writers Perspectives
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Legendary Songwriter Bill Anderson
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Mastering Melody Writing / What Keeps Songwriters From Succeeding
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Hit Producer & Publisher Mark Bright / Writing to Your Title
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Legendary Writer Don McLean / The Importance of Your Opening Line
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Legendary Songwriter-Guitarist Steve Cropper / Why Aren't Publishers Interested In My Songs?
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Songwriter Ava Suppelsa and Hope On The Row
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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The Journey Of The #1 Hit SongTown Song “I Will”
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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How To Connect Better With Your Songs
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Grammy Award Winning Songwriter Tia Sillers / Single Song Contracts
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Brian Rothschild / John Lennon Tour Bus / Thinking Like An Artist
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Legendary Writer & Producer Fred Mollin/Using Opposites Creatively In Your Songwriting
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Hit Songwriter Barry Dean / How Many Songs Per Year Does a Pro Writer Have To Write?
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May 25, 2021 |
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Surviving The Music Industry Podcast - Brandon Harrington / Deciding on Song Splits
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May 18, 2021 |
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Stefan Xidas / Getting Your Windup Melody Working
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May 11, 2021 |
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World Renown Author John Seabrook / Song Starts
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May 04, 2021 |
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16-time #1 Hit Songwriter Jon Nite / How to Pitch Songs for Duets
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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The Songcraft Podcast/ Inspired vs Reactive Listening for Songwriters
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Jess Furman- How to Get Your Music Featured in the Sync World
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Who Gives a Crap About This Song?
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Songwriter Stories & Answer Songs with Ben Arthur
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Chris Lindsey/Pitch List Podcast/When Do I Need A PRO?
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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How to be a Bad Co-writer
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Jennifer Hanson : Write What You Know PLUS Being a Female in the Music Industry
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Writing Conversational Songs
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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The Art of Storytelling: Susan Ruth
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Breaking Lyric Rules
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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Should My Chorus Change? Plus Special Guest Ellie Rivers
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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The Straightforward Guide To The Music Biz
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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Internet Marketing Master; Hunter Masters
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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What’s The Big Idea: Developing Song Ideas
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Entertainment Attorney Eric Griffin
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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Rockstar Author Brant Menswar
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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Say It Then Flesh It Out
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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Holiday Special
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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Legendary Songwriter Jack Tempchin
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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SongTown On Songwriting - Trailer
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Dec 07, 2020 |