Clay Mills, a 16-time ASCAP hit songwriter and two-time Grammy nominee, grew up surrounded by music in the Blues-rich Mississippi Delta. Since moving to Nashville, Clay has had over 150 major artist cuts, including: five Number 1 hits in multiple genres, six Top 5 singles, and 12 Top 40 singles. He’s lobbied congress on behalf of songwriter’s rights to fair compensation. And along with Marty Dodson, co-founded SongTown.com, a world-wide online community of songwriters. He co-authored the best-selling book, Mastering Melody Writing, and is committed to keeping the craft of songwriting alive and well moving into the future.

Clay dives deep into the importance of developing a unique voice in songwriting and maximizing time for practice. He discusses the opportunities and challenges posed by AI in the industry, and the value of building strong co-writing relationships while maintaining a healthy dynamic with social media and news.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How to cut through industry noise by developing a unique voice in songwriting.

• Discover tips for conducting productive virtual co-writing sessions that engage fans and lead to better song quality.

• Understand the balancing act between artistic expression and commercial success in songwriting.

To learn more about Clay Mills and his devotion to the craft of songwriting, visit: https://songtown.com/

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