Episode

How Pro Songwriters Write Universal Songs (Without Being Generic)

Podcast: SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great Songs
Published: Jun 1, 2026
Duration seconds: 772
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Great songs don’t just tell the truth—they make people feel something true in their own lives. In this SongTown songwriting lesson, Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share how to take a personal idea and turn it into a universal song that connects with more listeners. You’ll learn songwriting tips for finding the core emotion, using details the right way, and writing songs that connect without becoming generic.