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

The C.L.I.M.B. #478: Do You Wanna Get Streamed Or Do You Wanna Be HEARD?

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on June 03, 2025

CLIMBers, ALL artists want to be heard. That's why we do this. We want to reach people. But there's a difference between being streamed and being heard.... Are you conflating the two? That's what we're going to dig into today,...


J.A.M. Session: How To Stay Inspired

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on May 30, 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 # 304 “LYRIC”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on May 29, 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... LYRIC Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. #477: Overconfident & Underqualified: The Dunning-Kruger Effect In The Music Business

by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on May 26, 2025

CLIMBer, have you ever met somebody who thinks they're the next big thing - but they suck and they don't even know it? Well, that is the Dunning-Kruger effect at work. It's a real thing. It's all over the place,...


Song Title Challenge #190: “Broken Lines” with Anthony Orio

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on May 23, 2025

Brent & Johnny welcome a longtime friend, Anthony Orio, to The Challenge, where they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titled "Broken Lines," sent in by CLIMBer, Andrea Shihady. Anthony Orio is a singer/songwriter who was...


Wordplay Thursday # 303 “WAR”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on May 22, 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... WAR Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. #476: Interview with Dustin Lolli of Sanctus Real

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on May 20, 2025

Here's the thing: after multiple record deals, their greatest successes came when they WEREN'T on a label! Brent & Johnny welcome lead vocalist for the acclaimed Christian band, Sanctus Real. They are celebrated for their authentic lyrics, powerful performances, and they've...


J.A.M. Session: Turn A Cliche’ Moment Into A Hit Moments

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on May 16, 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 # 302 “CD”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on May 15, 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... CD Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. #475: Interview with Rebecca Lynn Howard

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on May 13, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Howard is a powerhouse vocalist, acclaimed songwriter, and dynamic multi-instrumentalist known for her unmistakable Appalachian twang and captivating stage presence. She burst onto the country music scene with her 2002 hit single, "Forgive." Now, after eight years, she returns...


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