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

Wordplay Thursday #1

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on July 25, 2019

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday! Lets get your creative wheels turning and kickstart your next song! Today, try seeing the world through a different set of eyes. Try writing a song through the “eyes” of a... SONG How would it see...


These Songpluggers Will Waste Your Money!

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on July 22, 2019

Songwriters, beware! There are some songpluggers out there who will waste your time and money. In our last blog (HERE), we discussed what independent songpluggers do (and don’t do). Hopefully, it helped you decide whether or not you want...


Wordplay Thursday #300

Wordplay Thursday by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on July 18, 2019

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday... 300! (In case you're wondering where the OTHER 299 Wordplay Thursdays are... they're over at my other site, SongwritingPro.com. But I think we'll bring them over here starting this week.) Lets get your creative wheels turning and...


The Truth About Independent Songpluggers

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Songwriting Pro on July 15, 2019

With publishing deals getting harder and harder to come by, more and more songwriters are considering hiring independent songpluggers. Is this a good idea? Let’s talk about that today! First off, what are independent songpluggers? Independent songpluggers don’t...


Songwriting Advice From Hit Publisher, Matt Lindsey

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Pro Songwriter on July 08, 2019

Here's great songwriting advice from a hit music publisher. Matt Lindsey is the owner of Matt Lindsey Music, a successful independent music publishing company in Nashville, Tennessee. Matt has had his hand in getting songs recorded by George Strait, Garth...


Know The Pro: Tim Hunze & Shane Barrett

Announcements by Brent Baxter, Pro Songwriter on June 21, 2019

*August 13, 2019 (7:30pm-8:30pm Central): Hang out with independent sungplugger, Shane Barrett. *August 20, 2019 (7:30pm-8:30pm Central): Hang out with Creative Director of Anthem Entertainment, music publisher, Tim Hunze. *Join two music industry professionals as they reveal what YOU need to know...


The PA Bill That Should Worry Musicians Nationwide

Announcements by Wade Sutton, Rocket to the Stars on April 25, 2019

The following is a transcript of the latest episode of The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast, which can be heard on iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio. It is being reprinted with permission. This is going to leave a bad taste in...


Songwriting & Artist Advice From Hit Singer/Songwriter, Aaron Goodvin

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Pro Songwriter on January 28, 2019

Here's some great songwriting & artist advice from hit singer/songwriter, Aaron Goodvin. Aaron is a rising artist on Warner Bros. Canada with several hits and awards already in his young career. He recently signed a record deal in the United...


Songwriting advice from a hit music publisher!

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Pro Songwriter on January 21, 2019

Here's golden advice from a hit music publisher. Scot Sherrod is the VP/General Manager of Rare Spark Media, a successful music publishing company in Nashville, Tennessee. Scot has had his hand in getting songs recorded by Garth Brooks, George...


Songwriting advice from #1 hit writers!

Tips & Resources by Brent Baxter, Pro Songwriter on January 14, 2019

Here's golden advice from some #1 hit songwriters. Jimmy Yeary's Lee Brice hit, "I Drive Your Truck" was awarded Song of the Year honors at the 47th annual Country Music Association Awards, as well as Song of the Year at the 4...


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