This week on the SongTown Songwriting Podcast, multi-hit writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson reveal 10 common mistakes that hold amateur songwriters back. Discover how to share your truth in a way that connects with artists—and moves audiences. Adopting the pro mindset can take your songwriting skills to the next level!

This week on the SongTown Songwriting Podcast, multi-hit writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson reveal how to write deeply personal songs without losing commercial appeal. Learn how to share your truth in a way that still connects with artists—and moves audiences. Don’t fall into the trap of getting so personal that no one else can sing or relate to your songs!

Are near rhymes cheating when it comes to songwriting? In this episode Hit writers Clay Mills & Marty Dodson dive into the world of advanced songwriting techniques and explore how pro songwriters use rhyme to craft great songs.

Why do some lyrics leap off the page while others fall flat? And why are some lines so easy (and fun) to sing? Multi-hit, Grammy-nominated songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson break down what makes lyrics truly musical—and how you can craft lines that artists want to record and sing. Let’s make your lyrics more musical!

What are the realities of songwriting after 40? Are you more creative when you're young? Is success still possible when you're 40 and beyond? Multi-hit/Grammy nominated writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson discuss Songwriting after 40.

Multi-hit/Grammy nominated songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share their top 12 checklist for re-writing songs. Great writers know that great songs aren't written, they're re-written!

Get ready to level up your songwriting with this 2-hour episode of some of our BEST songwriting tips! Whether you're battling writer’s block or looking to refine your craft, this episode is packed full of tips from hit songwriters to help you along your songwriting journey! Grab your notebook, tune in, and get ready to level up!

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson discuss the "Write The Song In The Room" songwriting technique. Here are 5 tips to lock you into this approach for next-level songwriting and songs.

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, whose careers have spanned multiple decades, break down the 4 Characteristics of Songwriters Who Make A Living From Music. Acquire this mindset and you''ll reach your songwriting goals faster, have more fun, and last longer!

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, break down the differences in writing a sync song vs a single. Master these to excel in one or both genres!

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share 5 ways to silence your inner critic and write better songs!

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson break down the 3 hats every good songwriter must wear. Get the pro mindset and level up your writing.

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson for organizing your song titles, ideas, and melodies. Stay organized so your messy creativity can flourish!

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share their 5 reasons you can't finish your songs. Here's to ending writer's block and completing your next song.

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share 5 things they'd do if they were starting songwriting careers today.

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson cover five things amateur writers often worry about that prevent them from becoming better writers. Fix these five simple things, and you'll have more fun and reach your goals more quickly!

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share the 2 things every song must do and why Bob Dylan did it so well.

In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson reveal Weird SongWriting Tips That Actually Work! Try these to spark your creativity and break free of writer's block.

Join multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson as they reveal 10 signs you might be overthinking your songwriting. Learn how to move beyond writing with your intellect and discover how to tap into your Auralect—your intuitive, creative voice.

In this week's episode of the SongTown Podcast, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share their top strategies to free you from songwriting ruts. Say goodbye to writer's block forever and get back to writing your best!