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

Wordplay Thursday #217 “Neighbor”

by Team SWPro on September 28, 2023

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


The C.L.I.M.B. Show #396: Why Labels Aren’t Breaking Acts Anymore

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on September 26, 2023

CLIMBers! What does it mean to break an artist? Will the industry definition of "breaking" change from artists hitting grand slams to artists hitting singles and doubles? Today The C.L.I.M.B. Show unpacks a Billboard article that...


3 Minutes & The Truth: Demos vs. Worktapes

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on September 22, 2023

What's the difference between a demo and a worktape? And which one should you pitch to labels, artists, and producers? Here's the truth, in just around 3 minutes or so! You can listen to all of our latest episodes with a...


Wordplay Thursday #216 “Hose”

by Team SWPro on September 21, 2023

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


The C.L.I.M.B. Show #395: Hit Song Breakdown “Heart They Didn’t Break” by Maddie & Tae

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on September 19, 2023

CLIMBers! Today, The C.L.I.M.B. Show breaks down a hit song by Maddie & Tae called "Heart They Didn't Break." We're going to reveal lessons you can learn from this outside cut. That's right, Maddie & Tae did NOT...


Song Title Challenge #150: “If Jesus Had A Tattoo” with Adam Shoenfeld

by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on September 15, 2023

Today's guest is a hit songwriter, Tim McGraw's touring guitar player, and the guy who tracked every guitar for Jason Aldean's records, has played guitar on over 500 songs, and 45 #1 songs. Woah! We welcome Adam Shoenfeld to Song Title Challenge to...


Wordplay Thursday #215 “Smack”

by Team SWPro on September 14, 2023

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


The C.L.I.M.B. Show #394: The Death Of Radio? What Does That Mean For Indie Artists?

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on September 12, 2023

CLIMBers! For all intents and purposes, it's true, that terrestrial radio is dead. I'm about to prove it to you. Like with any crisis, there's danger and opportunity. In this case, the opportunity is for an indie artist like you....


3 Minutes & The Truth: When “Copyright” Happens

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on September 08, 2023

When does "copyright" happen for your song? When you think it? When you sing it? When you record it? When you register your copyright? Here's the truth, in just around 3 minutes or so! You can listen to all of our...


Wordplay Thursday #214 “Unholy”

by Team SWPro on September 07, 2023

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


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