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

The C.L.I.M.B. Show #484: Is This The End Of Record Labels?

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on July 15, 2025

CLIMBer, a value shift is underway in the marketplace with artists moving equity and income away from traditional music companies (i.e., labels) and keeping it with the creators and their teams. Merck Mercuriatis, the founder of Hipgnosis, is behind...


J.A.M. Session: Upgrading Your Titles

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on July 11, 2025

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's monthly, members-only "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M....


Here are the July 2025 Co+Write Pitch Event Winners!

Announcements by Team SWPro on July 10, 2025

Here are the winners of Songwriting Pro's "Co+Write Pitch Event" for July 2025! First of all, thank you to each of you who took a chance, took positive action, and submitted one or more song-start to songwriter/artist, Caroline Owens....


Wordplay Thursday # 310 “ASH”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on July 10, 2025

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... ASH Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


C.L.I.M.B. Classic: Your song will NEVER be heard without THIS…

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on July 08, 2025

CLIMBer, it's not enough to write your song. You need to resolve your song, or it's never going to get heard. What's that mean, and why is it hugely important for your songwriting career? We're going to tell you today...


Song Title Challenge #193: “Slow News Day” with Bill DiLuigi

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on July 04, 2025

Johnny & Brent welcome songwriter, Bill DiLuigi, who has hit songs recorded in Country, Christian Americana, and film and TV, with cuts by everyone from rock icon Bonnie Tyler to Lonestar's Richie McDonald. Together, they tackle the title, "Slow News Day,"...


Wordplay Thursday # 309 “CRUSH”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on July 03, 2025

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... CRUSH Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. #482: Interview with hit songwriter & author, Sandy Knox

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on July 01, 2025

CLIMBer, Johnny & Brent welcome hit songwriter, Sandy Knox, who has written songs for icons from Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Martine McBride among others. She's served on the board of NERIS, NSAI and the...


J.A.M. Session: Sleeping Your Way To The Top

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on June 27, 2025

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's monthly, members-only "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M....


Wordplay Thursday # 308 “SMOKE”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on June 26, 2025

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... SMOKE Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


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