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By Dana Lalevee on February 22, 2017

Song inspiration and ideas come from so many places; a quote, a commercial, or reading can inspire a writer. There is no one correct way to come up with a great idea. What matters is what you do with that idea when it...

Marv Green shares his process for developing and placing his ideas with other artists and co-writers, as well as advice for when an idea isn't working.

Can a song really just "come" to you? Hit songwriter Shane McAnally shares his perspective on being a "vessel" for music.

Hit Songwriter Shane McAnally talks about hanging on to great song ideas.

Songwriter and producer Marshall Altman stresses the importance of getting song feedback from unbiased listeners.

Songwriter and producer Marshall Altman recounts his journey through the music industry, first as an artist and programmer before various stints working in A&R for record labels. Altman is now owner of the Galt Line studio and is co-published by BMG Music Nashville and Southern Gothic Songs.