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

The C.L.I.M.B. #466:

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

In this episode, Johnny D. reveals the all-too-common, promotion mistakes he sees indie artists and the music industry making... Every. Single. Day. This episode is going to change everything. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping...


Song Title Challenge #185: “People Pleaser” with Steve Dean

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 28, 2025

Brent & Johnny welcome hit songwriter with six #1's (Rodney Atkins, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more), Steve Dean, to the Challenge where they create 5-6 different conceptual angles for a song titled, "People Pleaser," sent...


Wordplay Thursday # 291 “PINCH”

by Team SWPro on February 27, 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... PINCH Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. #465: Hit Songwriter / Producer, Trey Bruce

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 25, 2025

Johnny & Brent welcome Hit Songwriter with TEN #1's (Randy Travis, Diamond Rio, Lee Roy Parnell, ZZ Top, Black Stone Cherry, Faith Hill, Leann Rimes, Lynyrd Skynyrd Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Duff McKagan) and Hit Producer, Trey Bruce, to...


J.A.M. Session: Dandelion Songwriters

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on February 21, 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 # 290 “TURTLE”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on February 20, 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... TURTLE Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. #464: Interview with CCM artist, Natalie Layne

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 18, 2025

CLIMBer, today we're joined by the incredibly talented soul-inspired pop singer, songwriter, worship leader, and producer who radiates joy through her music. She's a classically trained pianist with a signature blend of jazz, funk, and pop. She has toured with...


Song Title Challenge 184: “Growth Rings” with Kris Crepeau

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 14, 2025

Johnny & Brent welcome emerging Nashville songwriter, Kris Crepeau to the Challenge, where they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song entitled "Growth Rings," sent in by CLIMBer, Levena Stewart. He writes during the day and works at the...


Wordplay Thursday # 289 “BRAID”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on February 13, 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... BRAID Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. #463: Interview with Emily Olson of Dream 3 Publishing

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on February 11, 2025

CLIMBer, today's guest has gone from being in the studio as a production assistant for Taylor Swift to a Partner and Creative Director of an up-and-coming music publishing company, Dream 3 Publishing. She's awesome. She's a sweetheart. We had a great...


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