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

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? ...


Wordplay Thursday #29

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 06, 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 thoughts are more scattered than... Where does this take you? ...


CLIMB 208: The Sexy Basics of Exposure

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 04, 2020

Are you on digital? If not, you should be! And are you still dead set on putting out full albums, or have you been dabbling with the idea of putting out more singles? If so, maybe this episode will help...


4 Reasons A Music Publisher Won’t Meet With You

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 03, 2020

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 them as best you can... but you can't find one who will...


Pick Johnny’s Brain #14: Do I Need To Be On All Social Media Platforms?

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on January 31, 2020

Okay, so social media is “a thing” now! Like... a BIG thing! Especially if you’re an artist. But do you have to be on all social media platforms? And which will work best for you? Listen up as Johnny...


Wordplay Thursday #28

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on January 30, 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... Grandma gives hugs like _________ gives __________. Where does this take you?  Dive...


Interview with NSAI Executive Director, Bart Herbison

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

On this episode, Brent and Johnny talk with Bart Herbison, Executive director of NSAI. Bart is a major songwriter advocate, and he's fighting every single day for songwriters like you. Listen in as Herbison reveals the challenges songwriters face and...


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