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

The C.L.I.M.B. Show #412: Sorry, You ARE An Entrepreneur!

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on January 16, 2024

CLIMBers! What I'm about to tell you is an immutable law of business... "Having a jaw-dropping, phenomenally valuable talent and knowing how to run a business are two entirely different skill sets. Possessing both of these skills is critical and...


The Hang with hit songwriter, Jim Femino

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on January 12, 2024

The late, great Jim Femino was a pro songwriter with cuts and hits by Toby Keith, John Michael Montgomery, James Otto ("Just Got Started Loving You") & more. I had the pleasure and blessing of sitting down with him a few...


Wordplay Thursday #232 “Driveway”

by Team SWPro on January 11, 2024

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


The C.L.I.M.B. Show #411: Interview with hit songwriter, publisher & author, Steve Leslie

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on January 09, 2024

CLIMBers! Are you a fan of 90's country songwriting and wish it would make a comeback? Or are you a younger songwriter who figures the 90's are good for name-dropping folks in your lyrics but not relevant to how you...


Song Title Challenge #157: “What If She Says No?” - w/ Parker Graye

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on January 05, 2024

Brent & Johnny welcome emerging Canadian artist (with over 4 million streams), Parker Graye, to Song Title Challenge! Together, they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles to write a song titled, "But What If She Says No?" If you want to write...


Wordplay Thursday #231 “Fridge”

by Team SWPro on January 04, 2024

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


CLIMB CLASSIC: Welcome To The Middle Class

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on January 02, 2024

CLIMBers, the numbers don't lie because the numbers can't talk. In this C.L.I.M.B. CLASSIC, Johnny reveals how many artists generated at least $50,000 of revenue from Spotify streaming. And guess what? Many are indie artists like you! ...


“The Hang” with hit songwriter, Brian Davis

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on December 29, 2023

Brent sits down with hit songwriter, Brian Davis (Jason Aldean, Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert & more) to discuss his cuts... and bruises. This is an excerpt from "The Hang." If you'd like to watch the full episode, just log in to...


Wordplay Thursday #230 “Flag”

by Team SWPro on December 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... FLAG Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


CLIMB CLASSIC: How To Write A Good Song And Still Lose

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

CLIMBers, this CLIMB CLASSIC has so many value bombs, we thought it's worth another listen! “You have a better chance of booking a second co-write with an artist if you have a ‘good song’ and a GREAT time than with...


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