About this episode

Clay and Marty discuss the four signs that indicate a songwriter is on the verge of a breakthrough.

Are you getting close to a breakthrough? In this episode, Clay and Marty break down the 4 signs that your songwriting is about to click — from hearing problems in your own songs before anyone else does, to finding your unique voice, finishing more songs, and learning how to read feedback the right way. If you've been wondering whether you're making real progress, this one's for you.

People in this episode

Hosts: Clay Mills, Marty Dodson

Topics covered

• songwriting
• breakthrough
• unique voice
• feedback
• song completion

Keywords

• songwriting
• breakthrough
• unique voice
• feedback
• song completion
• music

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