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

Wordplay Thursday #33

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on March 05, 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's as useless as... Where does this take you?  Dive in...


C.L.I.M.B. #212: Why Johnny Lost A Client

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on March 03, 2020

This isn't the music biz you grew up on. As a result, digital marketing can seem strange and foreign (and just not how it's done) when you're trying to break as an artist on social platforms. Johnny recently lost a...


Pick Johnny’s Brain #16: My Music Got Better… Should I Rebrand?

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 28, 2020

So, your music has evolved and gotten better… should you rebrand? Johnny dives into this question and more In this episode of Pick Johnny’s Brain. If you have a music marketing question you’d like Johnny to answer, we...


Wordplay Thursday #32

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 27, 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... Call me when you're... Where does this take you?  Dive in...


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...


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