Clay & Marty talk about what it takes to be a great songwriter. Are you just born with it or can it be learned?

You Have To Be Born A Great Songwriter: True or False?

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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Today's guest Troy Cartwright (Singer-songwriter/ Host of the Ten Year Town Podcast) reveals his journey through a major label record deal, leaving that, and finding indie streaming success. Now he calls his own creative shots, crushing it with songs like "That's Why," "Unlove You," and "Over You By Now." 

This is a must-watch songwriting podcast episode for anyone wanting to create their own indie pathway to success as a songwriter or artist.

Troy Cartwright: From Major Label Artist To Indie Streaming Success

Clay and Marty share songwriting tips on how to find great song ideas and where you can look to level up your title game. The SongTown on Songwriting podcast is real-world advice from real-world pros.

Where You Can Find Great Song Ideas

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.

You Have To Be Born A Great Songwriter: True or False?

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