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

Here are the “Play For A Pro” winners!

Announcements by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 26, 2020

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


CLIMB #211: How To Make A Music Publisher Fall In Love With You (Musically)

Tips & Resources, The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 25, 2020

Getting a music publisher to offer you a songwriting deal is kinda like getting one to marry you. It's a big commitment, and it's one that isn't taken lightly by a publisher.  This is a tough, tough business, and they...


Song Title Challenge #60: “In The Neon”

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 21, 2020

How would you write the song “In The Neon?” What direction would you take it, and what do you think is the best story behind the song? We’d love to hear what YOU would do... and what you think...


Wordplay Thursday #31

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 20, 2020

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... My heart's as broken as... Where does this take you?  Dive...


Why Publishing Companies Won’t Meet With You

Tips & Resources, The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 19, 2020

Here's a replay of a C.L.I.M.B. Classic... Episode #157. For many songwriters (and possibly you), trying to get a publisher meeting is like trying to get a date with a supermodel. You know they exist, you cyber-stalk...


CLIMB #210: Interview with Female Artist Branding Coach, Lindsey Kirkendall

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 18, 2020

Female artist development + business consultant, Lindsey Kirkendall, knows what it takes to help female artists turn their music ventures into a profitable business! Tune into this intriguing episode as Johnny and Brent Interview Lindsey. Believe me, she shares some juicy...


Pick Johnny’s Brain #15: What are the top 3 resources for building a buzz before release?

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 14, 2020

So you want to get your song promoted on a Spotify playlist. Okay. Well, you could pay a company like ReverbNation $50 to do that. But is that worth it? Thank you to CLIMBer Wayne Street for submitting this question. Listen...


Wordplay Thursday #30

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 13, 2020

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... That drink was smoother than... Where does this take you?  Dive...


CLIMB #209: A Hang With Hit Songwriter, Kent Blazy

Tips & Resources, The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 11, 2020

Kent Blazy is an incredible hit songwriter with songs such as “If Tomorrow Never Comes” by Garth Brooks and “Gettin’ You Home” By Chris Young as well as many more. Listen in as Brent interviews Kent and gets some of...


Song Title Challenge #59 “Cut To The Chase”

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 07, 2020

If someone threw the song title “Cut to the Chase” at you, what would be the most interesting / intriguing way to write it? Tune in as Brent and Johnny brainstorm how to write this title! How would YOU take it? ...


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