SongTown on Songwriting Podcast
By Clay Mills & Marty Dodson
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SongTown on Songwriting is an honest look at what it takes to write a great song and navigate the music industry. This podcast is a celebration of songs and songwriters. Real pros who teach, entertain and inspire.
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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 |