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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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10 Mistakes that Peg You as an Amateur Songwriter
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Ep. 242 - LARKIN POE ("Bluephoria")
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Grammy-winning Southern roots rock duo Larkin Poe (sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell) join us to chat about their creative process and their exciting forthcoming album, Bloom. PART ONE: 'Tis the season! Scott and Paul chat about the classic Halloween songs. Is it time for a modern day resurgence of spooky music? PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation w…
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We Interviewed 100 Pro Songwriters (Here's What They ALL Said)
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After Co-Writing with Dozens of Hit Artists (Top 5 Things We Learned)
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Ep. 241 - DAVID WILCOX ("Eye of the Hurricane")
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Storytelling folk troubadour and songwriter's songwriter David Wilcox dives deep on his creative process. PART ONE: Paul and Scott pay tribute to the late Kris Kristofferson and Hugh Prestwood before diving in to a cringey lyrical trend that they're happy to see fade into history. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with David Wilcox ABOUT DAVID WI…
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We Co-Wrote Songs with 4,000 People (Here's What We Learned)
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Bad Songwriting Advice That HURTS Aspiring Writers
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Ep. 240 - STEPHAN MOCCIO ("Wrecking Ball")
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From Miley's "Wrecking Ball" to The Weeknd's "Earned It" to his own successful instrumental albums, Oscar and Grammy nominated songwriter, composer and producer Stephan Moccio gives opens up on his creative process. PART ONE Paul and Scott share some of your submissions for favorite lyric lines, as well as lyrics that bug you from songs you otherwi…
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We Wrote 15,000 Songs (Here's What We Learned)
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Interview With Emily Shackelton: Songwriter to the Stars
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Ep. 239 - HOWARD JONES ("No One is to Blame"
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Electronic music pioneer Howard Jones joins us to talk about everything from classic hits such as "Things Can Only Get Better" and "No One is to Blame" to his recent live album, Live at the O2. PART ONE Paul and Scott remind our listeners to send in their favorite lyric line, as well as their least favorite lines from songs they otherwise love. The…
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Free The Angel Technique (Pro Songwriting Tips
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Avoid Burning Bridges As A Songwriter (Pro Advice)
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Ep. 238 - SHELBY LYNNE ("Killin' Kind")
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Shelby Lynne is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her landmark classic album I Am Shelby Lynne, which won her a Grammy award for Best New Artist. We recently sat down with Shelby to discuss the evolution of her songwriting, from her early days in Nashville to her recent genre-defying "comeback" album Consequences of the Crown. PART ONE Scott and …
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What NOT To Do While Co-Writing (The Worst Songwriting Fails)
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How To Write Love Songs (Pro Songwriting Techniques)
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Ep. 237 - TAYLA PARX ("thank u, next")
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Three-time Grammy nominee Tayla Parx talks about her artist career and her role as a behind-the-scenes songwriter who has crafted huge hits for Ariana Grande, Panic! At the Disco, Dan + Shay, and many others. PART ONE: Is Dave Grohl this generation's Phil Collins? PART TWO: Our in-depth interview with Tayla Parx ABOUT TAYLA PARX: Three-time Grammy …
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We Critiqued 2,000 People's Songs (Here's What We Learned)
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In The Writer's Room with Thompson Square
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Ep. 236 - THE SECRET SISTERS ("All the Ways")
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Two-time Grammy nominated duo The Secret Sisters (Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle) join us to chat about their development as songwriters and reaching new creative heights with their latest album. PART ONE: Scott and Paul chat about Scott's recent trip to see Norah Jones and Lake Street Dive perform at Red Rocks and discuss the ways concerts have cha…
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Writing Up: How The Pros Approach Songwriting
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How Long Does It Take To Make It As A Songwriter?
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Ep. 235 - CHARLIE PEACOCK ("Every Heartbeat")
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GRAMMY-winning producer, artist, and songwriter Charlie Peacock defies categorization. Paul chats with him about everything from his early days on the Norther California jazz scene, to writing hits for the Christian music world, to producing everyone from the Civil Wars to Switchfoot. PART ONE: Scott and Paul talk about aging, the Rolling Stones co…
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Why Publishers Can't Save Songwriters (2024)
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Ep. 234 - MADELEINE PEYROUX ("Don't Wait Too Long")
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Acclaimed genre-crossing songwriter and interpreter Madeleine Peyroux takes stock of her songwriting over the years and shares insights into the creation of her latest album. PART ONE Paul and Scott talk music books, the value of recording, and whether or not performers should stick to a strict or loose interpretation of a song when performing live…
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Kyle Daniel: Rising Star in Roots Rock Takes Off
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Unlocking Your Songwriting Superpower (Pro Tips)
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Ep. 233 - BRUCE HORNSBY ("The Way It Is")
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Three-time GRAMMY winner and musical omnivore Bruce Hornsby chats about his wide-ranging career, from pop to bluegrass to jazz! PART ONE: Paul and Scott talk about their Instagram, a wild Genesis fact, and more. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with Bruce Hornsby ABOUT BRUCE HORNSBY: Thirteen-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner Bruce Horns…
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Ep. 232 - RACHEL PLATTEN ("Fight Song")
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You might know Rachel Platten for the wildly successful "Fight Song," but she's in the middle of a renaissance that's bringing her artistry into a new era. PART ONE: Paul and Scott give their unfiltered responses to the new-ish 4-part Stax Records documentary streaming on Max. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with Rachel Platten. ABOUT RACHEL PL…
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Troy Cartwright: From Major Label Artist To Indie Streaming Success
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Ep. 231 - JUDAH AKERS of Judah & the Lion ("Take it All Back")
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Nashville-based platinum-selling indie artist Judah Akers of Judah & the Lion goes deep on the five stages of grief and finding beauty in the midst of pain. PART ONE Paul and Scott dive deep on how Nashville has transformed into a very different kind of "Music City USA." PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Judah Akers ABOUT JUDAH AKERS Judah Ak…
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You Have To Be Born A Great Songwriter: True or False?
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Great Songwriters Don't Wait For Inspiration!
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Ep. 230 - CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON ("The Day I Die")
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With an ACM Top New Female Vocalist win and nearly 20 Canadian Country Music Awards, the chart-topping Carolyn Dawn Johnson chats about everything from her songwriting successes to her artist career to her co-writing with Chris Stapleton. PART ONE Paul and Scott dive deep on their opinions about the recently-announced Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induc…
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Ep. 229 - DREW HOLCOMB ("American Beauty")
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Folkie Americana indie hero Drew Holcomb joins us to chat about the songwriting process and which of his songs he's not a fan of! PART ONE Scott and Paul debrief the experience of recently seeing the 74-year-old Bruce Springsteen perform with the energy of a teenager PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Drew Holcomb ABOUT DREW HOLCOMB Memphis na…
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Writing with Artists vs. Writing to Pitch
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Taking Lyrics from Good to Great: 4 Pro Tips
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Ep. 228 - NICKEL CREEK ("Celebrants")
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Grammy winners and astonishingly fabulous musicians Chris Thile, Sean Watkins, and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek join us to chat about their fresh approach to songwriting on their most recent album, Celebrants. PART ONE Paul and Scott chat about musical virtuosity, Beyonce, Ricky Skaggs, and the blending of musical genres. PART TWO Our in-depth conv…
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Pros Reveal Top Secrets To Songwriting Success
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Top Songwriting Biz Tips: Avoid These Mistakes
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The Pro Songwriter Mindset: Clay and Marty React to Viewer Comments
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Ep. 227 - ALAN BERGMAN ("The Way We Were")
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Ninety-eight-year-old Songwriters Hall of Famer Alan Bergman chats with us about a wide-ranging career that started with Johnny Mercer and continues to today. PART ONE Paul and Scott talk about the Abba Voyage virtual concert and scare themselves with the possibilities of digital technology. PART TWO Our in-depth interview with Alan Bergman ABOUT A…
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Transform Your Songwriting: Our Best 5 Tips
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