50 Years of Pro Songwriting Advice in 10 Minutes

[@SongTownUSA]

10 Mistakes that Peg You as an Amateur Songwriter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4mkh3ujd66DrtU

[@Stayup4661]

As a rapper I'd way rather you take my melody than my rhyme scheme.

[@Cosgrove247]

This channel is so down-to-earth and wholesome - the essence of songwriting!

[@SongTownUSA]

Appreciate ya! Write on! CM

[@rorypotatochip1373]

Comparison is truly the thief of joy.

[@SongTownUSA]

Write on! CM

[@KitBasher1]

My favorite part will always be laying down the bass line. It always makes a song that sounds sorta plain into something anchored and groovy.

[@dominiccardenas8355]

Ok this is a great one.

[@teynamusic]

Great perspectives! Thank you!

[@homestudiohaven]

Love the concept of "don't chase what you hate".

[@SongTownUSA]

Life’s too short! Write on! CM

[@EmperorKamikaze]

​@@SongTownUSAsold my MPC

[@coltonsterling6444]

Would love to hear you guys get laser specific with your tips or even break down songs in this 8-12 minute format. It could be really cool if you guys gave genre-specific tips as well.

[@SongTownUSA]

Cool, what genres are you in to?

[@lindamoorhead4131]

Thank you so much for your helpful advice and for being there for us. 🙏 I really appreciate you both.

[@SongTownUSA]

Our pleasure! CM

[@Nik.No.K]

Wow I’m glad I stumbled upon this channel. Really solid information, better than some other songwriting channels I’ve seen

[@SongTownUSA]

Welcome aboard! Write on! CM

[@TheSingingDoctor325]

"Don't spend time bashing things you don't like and focus on what inspires you" - that's powerful advice for any area of life. This is the vibe I want to bring to my music whether it's songs I write or songs I choose to cover.

[@SongTownUSA]

Write on! CM

[@tonycampbell4982]

Great advice as always!

[@SongTownUSA]

Glad it was helpful! Write on! CM

[@natalieharris7590]

Great points. Artists love to continue to create without any delays 🌸🥳 Mainly solo focus,😇

[@maxieharrisonmusic]

You guys are so great with your advice. Very good stuff, makes you know where we are and need to be. Thank you. Still trying here and taking your advice.

[@SongTownUSA]

Our pleasure! Good luck with your songs! CM

[@natalieharris7590]

Artists love to continue to create without any delays 🌸🥳 Mainly solo focus,😇

[@GettinBonked]

This channel is truly a gold mine, thank you guys so much for your amazing advice 🙏🏼 Going to learn everything I can from all your videos 😭😁 Going to get your guys books too, you guys are so knowledgeable!

[@SongTownUSA]

Really glad to help! Let us know how you like the books. Write on! CM

[@joefeldpausch]

Loved this! Still haven’t committed to a Songtown membership and it has nothing to do with money. I write for my students here in Nashville and I’ve written for myself for 30 years. Every time I listen to a podcast or video I think, “Dang! That’s such good advice!” You guys both have such a humble demeanor and give the best advice. Keep it up!

[@SongTownUSA]

Appreciate it. Glad it's helpful. Write on! CM

[@LaGrungeMusic]

Always great sound advise thank you for sharing fellas

[@SongTownUSA]

Our pleasure! CM

[@LawrenceSTaylor]

Really appreciate the content, been writing for decades and I feel invigorated to write higher quality songs Thank you so much!

[@SongTownUSA]

You're very welcome! Thanks for letting us know 🙏🏼 ~CM

[@hackwilson1467]

Songtown you are the best at being honest and authentic in Songwriting. Thank you.

[@SongTownUSA]

Awww thanks 🙏. Write on! CM

[@EricJohnson-qo7nz]

Self comparison is the thief of joy! Another great segment from you guys!

[@SongTownUSA]

Write on! Thx for watching! CM

[@williamperkins2160]

I am an amateur songwriter. No real interest in “pitching” my songs. But I’d like to get better. Is there a decent forum for amateurs to get positive, helpful feedback for their songs? I just stumbled on this series a week ago. These videos are So helpful. They’ve already resulted in new songs for me.

[@SongTownUSA]

We have song feedback monthly on our member site for all our members, as well as 1000 lesson videos, live songwriting lessons and more. Our mission is to make everyone better writers. :) Www.songtown.com

[@fionaUKfio]

Love this channel.

[@SongTownUSA]

Thanks 🙏... write on! CM

[@henrydanielgatlin9774]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@SongTownUSA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MildredStain]

I've heard you guys say this before but this time it reminded me of something my ex said to me. You guys said something like "You'll never be... whoever you're comparing yourself to... so focus on being you and using your voice " etc. Well, a good while ago I was reading something out loud to my now ex-wife that was very similar, and before I could finish the phrase she jumped in with, "So why bother then?" Wow! That was a huge off-ramp sign for our relationship. Thanks for sharing your decades of experience with us. It always inspires me to keep on my path; wherever it may lead.

[@SongTownUSA]

That must have been a hard moment. Glad you're on your journey to bring you. Write on! CM

[@nolanstuckeysongs3859]

Love it y'all, thank you for sharing. " I may be homeless, but I wrote another me song today " and I like it a bunch lol ! Cheers

[@SongTownUSA]

A good songs makes everything better 😂

[@MagnumVideos]

Glad I found you guys. Great information. Comment: Wouldn't it have been great to have lived in Laurel Canyon back in the 60s?

[@SongTownUSA]

Absolutely! Write on! CM

[@aledojustajones]

Awesome show

[@SongTownUSA]

Thanks for watching! CM

[@jcmacmusic]

Thanks guys ❤

[@BibleSongs]

Great show!

[@SongTownUSA]

Appreciate it! Write on! CM

[@TomMarvan]

Great advice, thank you, gentleman!

[@SongTownUSA]

Thanks. Glad it’s helpful! CM

[@giantorangerecords]

Great advice, thanks guys! This is a good reference for when I get stuck.

[@SongTownUSA]

Glad it was helpful! Write on! CM

[@giantorangerecords]

@@SongTownUSA Thank you for the encouragement! I just don't hear this from anyone, ever!

[@tjmitch57]

How familiar are you guys with the songwriters of British bands from the 80's ? Here's some examples of one's that I enjoy. XTC , The Blue Nile, Squeeze, Gram Parker, Elvis Costello, The Clash, Kate Bush, The English Beat, Thomas Dolby, Nick Lowe...... What the above list has in common is that musically and lyrically they're all top notch with original sound all their own.

[@SongTownUSA]

I know all those bands and artists well except for Blue Nile. I'll check them out! ~CM

[@tjmitch57]

@@SongTownUSA The Album 'Hats' by the Blue Nile is my recommendation artists like Rickie Lee Jones Phil Collins Joni Mitchell were fans of this Scottish band. Of all the ones I've listed these guys have a vibe that is truly unique. I love the song headlights on the parade from the hats album.

[@BobBeckley-by2sy]

Another great vid, guys! Out of curiosity, have you two ever co-written a charted song together?

[@SongTownUSA]

Only once on a Bluegrass song called Bohemian. Thanks for asking! ~CM

[@BobBeckley-by2sy]

​​@@SongTownUSA Haven't heard the bluegrass version, but I like the one Queen did. ;)

[@SongTownUSA]

@@BobBeckley-by2sy HA! yeah there's is a Rhapsody ... ours is about a gypsy girl with not rhapsody :)

[@gregiskat8354]

I am really enjoying these videos, You two seem like a couple of really good dudes. I think my songs are "pretty good" but I would really like to get more serious in 2025 and finish a few that need a 2nd verse & work hard on my songwriting. I do have a KZbin channel with a few old 4track demos of songs I wrote tears agon, nothing to write home about

[@SongTownUSA]

Doesn’t take long to level up your writing if you keep at it consistently. Write on!

[@hrtbrkfever2389]

great content! fate i stumbled across this page! thanks gentlemen , subscribed !

[@SongTownUSA]

Welcome aboard! Write in! CM

[@stevedeweysmith]

Great advice, thanks.

[@SongTownUSA]

Glad it was helpful! CM

[@gregmorse5997]

Me likey! Down to earth informative.

[@SongTownUSA]

Glad to hear it Greg! CM

[@Cleveland_Chris]

You guys are awesome, and it’s a blessing to learn from you, but I feel the 10 minutes would’ve been better spent using brevity, and covering more topics regarding the years of songwriting experience. I know my opinion doesn’t matter much to you guys, but that’s just my two cents. This would’ve been a much more powerful video,if more topics were covered with less dialogue and time spent on each topic. Maybe do a 10 minute rapid fire type of video for those of us in desperate need of as much of what you have to offer 🙏🏽

[@SongTownUSA]

Thx! We have dozens of videos covering everyday techniques we use. So there’s lots of it here. Write on! CM

[@karenjmiller]

nice

[@3ManCult]

Liked and Sub'd 👍

[@SongTownUSA]

Appreciate it! Write on! CM