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A collection of interviews, updates, tips and resources for songwriters.

Here are the September 2025 “Play For A Publisher” Winners!

Announcements by Team SWPro on September 02, 2025

Here are the winners of Songwriting Pro's "Play For A Publisher" event for September 2025! First of all, thank you to each of you who took a chance, took positive action, and submitted one or more songs to this event with...


Song Title Challenge #197: “Second Hand Songs” with Ken Hart

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on August 29, 2025

Brent & Johnny welcome pro songwriter, Ken Hart, to The Challenge. Ken is a true multi-hyphenate; he's a songwriter, author, certified life coach, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. His songs have been recorded by Lee Bryce, For King and Country, Jake Worthington,...


Wordplay Thursday # 317 “STOP”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on August 28, 2025

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday! Let's get your creative wheels turning and kickstart your next song! Today, try using this word or phrase in the first line of your song... STOP Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. #490: Spotify Myths

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on August 26, 2025

CLIMBer, Johnny keeps hearing artists talk about choosing this streaming platform over that streaming platform because it "pays" better. There is no set streaming rate for any streaming service. What the heck does that mean? Today, Johnny D dives into...


J.A.M. Session: Songplugging Persistence

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on August 22, 2025

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's monthly, members-only "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M....


Wordplay Thursday # 316 “HEADACHE”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on August 21, 2025

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday! Let's get your creative wheels turning and kickstart your next song! Today, try using this word or phrase in the first line of your song... HEADACHE Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


Song Title Challenge #196: “Water Marks” with Craig Campbell

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on August 15, 2025

Brent & Johnny welcome a hit country artist, entrepreneur, and three-time CLIMBer, Craig Campbell, back to The Challenge. Craig is known for heartfelt hits like "Family Man" and the powerful fan favorite, "Outskirts of Heaven". The voice is country as cornbread,...


Wordplay Thursday # 315 “CRUTCH”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on August 14, 2025

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday! Let's get your creative wheels turning and kickstart your next song! Today, try using this word or phrase in the first line of your song... CRUTCH Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. #488: Is Broadcast Failing?

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on August 12, 2025

CLIMBer, what's happening with broadcast? It's not just terrestrial radio that's failing; broadcast/linear television is also struggling. What does this mean for your artist promotion decisions? Stick around and find out. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is...


J.A.M. Session: Patience In Artist Cowrites

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on August 08, 2025

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's monthly, members-only "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M....


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