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<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Next Level Lyric Writing: <a href="https://amzn.to/3PuXDYk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
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<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Next Level Lyric Writing: <a href="https://amzn.to/3PuXDYk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Next Level Lyric Writing: <a href="https://amzn.to/3PuXDYk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Marty Dodson)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/#10-free-videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Next Level Lyric Writing: <a href="https://amzn.to/3PuXDYk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/#10-free-videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Marty Dodson)</author>
      <link>https://songtown-on-songwriting.simplecast.com/episodes/7-deadly-sins-of-songwriting-podcast-269-1qQe9KLc</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/#10-free-videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/#10-free-videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Marty Dodson)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/#10-free-videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Marty Dodson)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/#10-free-videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Marty Dodson)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/#10-free-videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Marty Dodson)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/#10-free-videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown Press Books:</p>
<p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check It Out</a></p>
<p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Check It Out</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hosts: </p>
<p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Marty Dodson, Clay Mills)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>THIS MONTH ONLY - $5 for Charity = 30 days of SongTown Membership!</strong></p><p>We are offering a 30-day all access membership to SongTown for just $5, with every penny going toward the Music Cares Relief Fund.  <a href="https://songtown.com/songtown-cares-charity/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to get this offer! </p><p> </p><p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/#10-free-videos" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p><p> </p><p>SongTown Press Books:</p><p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank">Check It Out</a></p><p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank"> Check It Out</a></p><p>Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank">Check It Out</a></p><p> </p><p>Hosts: </p><p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p> </p><p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p><p> </p><p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><p> </p><p>Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!</p><p>Email your song, song name, co-writer’s names & consent to podcast@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Marty Dodson, Clay Mills)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Marty Dodson, Clay Mills)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Marty Dodson, Clay Mills)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SongTown MasterClass2023 : Now accepting applications. <a href="https://songtown.com/songwriting-masterclasses/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for details on applying. Limited spots available.</p><p> </p><p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p><p> </p><p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/#10-free-videos" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p><p> </p><p>SongTown Press Books:</p><p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank">Check It Out</a></p><p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank"> Check It Out</a></p><p>Songbuilding: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank">Check It Out</a></p><p> </p><p>Hosts: </p><p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p> </p><p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><p> </p><p>Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!</p><p>Email your song, song name, co-writer’s names & consent to podcast@songtown.com </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/" target="_blank">Sweetwater.com</a> - The best place for musical gear on the planet!</p><p> </p><p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/#10-free-videos" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about SongTown’s Edge Groups : <a href="https://songtown.com/edge-groups/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></p><p> </p><p>SongTown Press Books:</p><p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank">Check It Out</a></p><p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank"> Check It Out</a></p><p>Songbuilding: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank">Check It Out</a></p><p>   </p><p>Hosts: </p><p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p> </p><p>Featured Song:</p><p>“I Really Meant What He Said” - Sharon Spivey James : <a href="https://sharonspiveysongs.com/" target="_blank">Website</a>  & Fernando Bellini : <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/fernandobellini/songs" target="_blank">Reverbnation</a></p><p> </p><p>For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com</p><p> </p><p>Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!</p><p>Email your song, song name, co-writer’s names & consent to podcast@songtown.com</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Marty Dodson, Clay Mills, Fernando Bellini, Sharon Spivey James)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Scott McDaniel, Marty Dodson, Clay Mills)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Aaron Scherz, Paul deMarco, Clay Mills, Lucy LeBlanc, Bill O’Hanlon, Marty Dodson)</author>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Marty Dodson, Dayle Arceneaux)</author>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Marty Dodson, Nico Rizzuto)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Marty Dodson, Derek James, Thomas J. Pino, Kelly McKay)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Marty Dodson, Smithfield)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Carey Latham, Jeff Cohen, Clay Mills, Marty Dodson, Tery Wayne)</author>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Marty Dodson, Gary Sandifer, Jim Knight)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Marty Dodson, Hope On The Row, Ava Suppelsa, Clay Mills, Desmond The Songwriter)</author>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Damon Iddins, Marty Dodson, Jason Michael Ray, Jayne Sachs, Clay Mills, Per Ploug)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Les Hauge, Kyle Jackson-Rachky, Stefan Xidas, Kristine Wriding, Mat Kearney, Marty Dodson, Clay Mills)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Sara Davis, Hunter Masters, Colleen Francis, Marty Dodson, Clay Mills, Claire Bunnik, Joey Ebach, Ryland Fisher)</author>
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      <author>admin@songtown.com (Victoria Banks, Dave Quirk, SongTown, Brittany Brant, Steve Smentek, Marty Dodson, Clay Mills, Scott Voelkerding, Kelly McKay)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Eric M Griffin, Jaida James, Deema Homsi, Jeffrey Scornavacca, Clay Mills, Appalachia Moderna, Marty Dodson, Corey Lee Barker, T.J. Kirby)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. <a href="https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to begin! </p><p> </p><p>SongTown Press Books:</p><p>Mastering Melody Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/30mpCAy" target="_blank">Check It Out</a></p><p>The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing :<a href="https://amzn.to/2Idev3R" target="_blank"> Check It Out</a></p><p>Songbuilding: Mastering Lyric Writing : <a href="https://amzn.to/36t3kMy" target="_blank">Check It Out</a></p><p> </p><p>Guest: </p><p>Eric M. Griffin : Music City Counsel</p><p>Admitted in CA, CO and TN</p><p>eric@musiccitycounsel.com</p><p> </p><p>Mentions:</p><p>Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts : <a href="https://abcnashville.org/vlpa/" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p> </p><p>Hosts: </p><p>Clay Mills :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/claymillsmusic" target="_blank"> Facebook </a>  :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymills2" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Marty Dodson :  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martydodsonsongwriter" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>   :   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martydsongs" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p> </p><p>Featured Songs:</p><p>"Time To Fly"</p><p>Jaida James : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaidajamesmusic/" target="_blank">Instagram </a></p><p>Jeffrey Scornavacca : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jscornavacca/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p> Appalachia Moderna : <a href="https://www.appalachiamoderna.com " target="_blank">Website</a></p><p> </p><p>"Whiskey Brown Eyes"</p><p>Deema Homsi : <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com//deemahomsi" target="_blank">ReverbNation</a></p><p>Corey Lee Barker</p><p>T.J. Kirby</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@songtown.com (Clay Mills, Brant Menswar, CD Schwartz, Donna Opfer, Marty Dodson)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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