EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 15 MIN
Tools, Not Rules: 5 Songwriting “Musts” We Don’t Follow
from SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great Songs · host Clay Mills, Marty Dodson
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Tired of “shoulds” that stall your songs? In this SongTown session, Clay Mills & Marty Dodson show you the real-world songwriting tips they use instead of chasing rules. We break down five so-called “musts,” explain when they hurt your song, and give you practical tools you can pull from your toolbelt the moment you hit play.
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Tools, Not Rules: 5 Songwriting “Musts” We Don’t Follow
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