4 Worst Ways To Co-write A Song

4 Worst Ways To Co-write A Song

May 18, 2026 · 8 min · Episode 278

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Clay Mills and Marty Dodson discuss the four worst ways amateur songwriters sabotage co-writing efforts and how to improve collaboration.

Great co-writing starts with the right mindset. In this SongTown songwriting lesson, hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share 4 ways amateur songwriters sabotage co-writes—and how to bring better energy, ideas, and collaboration into the writing room.

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Hosts: Clay Mills, Marty Dodson

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