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We love finding songwriting "nuggets" in the most unexpected places! 💎 Have you ever been surprised by a great trick you learned from a song you didn’t think you’d like?

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When you hear a song you don't like on the radio, what's your first reaction?

Most writers fall into the "reactive listening" trap, but after 10,000 songs, we've learned a secret that can actually make you a better writer while you're sitting in the dentist's chair. Check out Lesson #1 in our newest video 👉 https://youtu.be/w5SMM6RvsGg

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When you’re stuck on a melody, what’s your go-to move to "shake things up"? 🎸

Did you know that sometimes the wrong instrument can lead to the right song? Check out the story of a $30 million hit written on a toy keyboard in our new video: How Frustration Can Make You a Better Songwriter 👉 https://youtu.be/YsTIck_R2Bo

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When you hit a songwriting "wall" and get frustrated, what’s your typical move?

We've all been there—that moment where the song just won't "click." 😤 Is frustration a sign to stop, or a sign that you're on the verge of a breakthrough? We're diving into this in today's new video! 👉 https://youtu.be/YsTIck_R2Bo

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Which of these "pro habits" is the hardest for you to stick to?

(Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Fs7FtjV1G1c )

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How many times do you typically rewrite a song before you consider it "done"?

We talked about not being "precious" with your lyrics in our latest video. (Watch here: https://youtu.be/Fs7FtjV1G1c ) How deep do you go into the rewrite process?

Let’s chat in the comments!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 30

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Feeling stuck in your songwriting? Your creativity might just need a workout! 💪

We’re sharing three practical exercises to help strengthen your lyrics, melodies, and chord choices.

For the full breakdown, watch the complete video here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb5cx...

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 24

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Which of the "Songwriting Workouts" from our latest video are you going to try first? ✍️ 🎹

Ready to get your writing muscles moving? Clay and Marty shared three specific drills in our newest video that have been used to write hits for decades.

If you haven't seen them yet, watch here first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb5cx...

Cast your vote below and tell us in the comments which one you're starting with today!

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Why AI Will Never Outwrite You — Leaning Into Your Human Advantage

“The CEO of one of the biggest AI music platforms said something a few months back that stopped me cold. He said…” 👉 songtown.com/on-songwriting/why-ai-will-never-outw…

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Which "rule-breaking" songwriting move do you find the most daring?

We just broke down some massive hits that ignored the "rules" and still topped the charts! 🎶 Which of these techniques do you think is the hardest for a songwriter to pull off? Let us know in the comments!

Missed it? Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/AiYjrU8BM8s

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