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.

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