Marty talks with award winning songwriter and industry executive, Shelby Kennedy. Shelby talks about his long successful career in the music business as well as where he thinks the music business is headed in the future. He gives advice for up and coming songwriters and talks about his current job managing "Amazing North America", the British based global digital radio service that focuses on new and emerging artists.

Shelby Kennedy - Award Winning Songwriter & Industry Executive

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Clay and Marty respond to a popular social media comment about songwriting and share tips on how to become a more consistent songwriter!

Great Songwriters Don't Wait For Inspiration!

Clay and Marty share 4 reasons why a technically perfect song doesn't mean you've written a song that will matter to the world.... And stick around till the end as they discuss what success really means for a songwriter.

Why Good Songs Fail: 4 Huge Reasons!

Clay and Marty share their best tips on leveling up your songs- every time you sit down to write! Let's get your A-Game bangin'!

How To Write a Great Song Every Time

Marty & Clay drop some bomb tips on writing a song with a recording artist vs. writing to pitch a song to many artists. Pros have two different approaches and here's how you can be successful at both.

Writing with Artists vs. Writing to Pitch

Multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills & Marty Dodson share their top 4 tips for taking your song lyrics from good to great. Whether you wanting to know how to write a song or you are a more experienced writer. The SongTown On SongTown Podcast will help you level up your songwriting skills.

Shelby Kennedy - Award Winning Songwriter & Industry Executive

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