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

Song Pitching Advice From A Hit Producer!

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on November 11, 2019

Here's great songwriting - and pitching - advice from a hit music producer. Ted Hewitt produced Rodney Atkins' multi-platinum breakthrough album "If You’re Goin' Through Hell,” which yielded four consecutive #1 singles and an ACM nomination for "Album of the...


Wordplay Thursday #16

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on November 07, 2019

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... Honesty is... Where does this take you?  Dive in and be...


Wordplay Thursday #15

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on October 31, 2019

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... Candy is... Where does this take you?  Dive in and be...


The Evolving Role of Music Publishers

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on October 28, 2019

Music publishers are evolving. The music industry is evolving. Are you, as a songwriter, evolving, too? In episode 193 of The C.L.I.M.B. Show, my co-host, Johnny Dwinnell, and I take a look at the changing landscape of...


Wordplay Thursday #14

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on October 24, 2019

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 first kiss was... Where does this take you?  Dive in...


Advice from Southern Gospel, Bluegrass & Country Music Publisher, Joe Dan Cornett

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on October 21, 2019

Here's great songwriting advice from a hit music publisher. Joe Dan Cornett is a Creative Manager at Daywind Music Publishing, one of the most successful gospel music publishing companies in existence. Joe Dan also leads up Billy Blue Publishing, which...


Wordplay Thursday #13

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on October 17, 2019

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 hometown is... Where does this take you?  Dive in and...


Advice from Hit Music Publisher, Tim Hunze

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on October 14, 2019

Here's great songwriting advice from a hit music publisher. Tim Hunze is Creative Director for Anthem Entertainment, a successful music publishing company, in their Nashville, Tennessee, office. Tim has had his hand in getting songs recorded by many, many artists. ...


Wordplay Thursday #12

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on October 10, 2019

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday! Let's get your creative wheels turning and kickstart your next song! Today, dive into this topic... The last thing that made me cry was... Where does this take you?  Have fun and be fearless! I'd love...


How Long Should It Take To Write A Song?

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on October 07, 2019

"How long should it take to write a song?"  Is there such a thing as writing a song too fast or too slowly? I see this question going around every now and then, and I figure if one person wonders...


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