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

J.A.M. Session: How To Maximize Your Trip To Nashville

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on January 09, 2026

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 336 “ARKANSAS”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on January 08, 2026

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


The C.L.I.M.B. #504: Interview with Virgin Recording Artist, Rick Monroe

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on January 06, 2026

Today's guest was an indie artist for years, formerly endorsed by Jägermeister and now Monster Energy Drinks. Rick Monroe & The Hitmen just signed an imprint deal with Virgin Records. Today, we'll discuss his connections, collaborations, strategies, and tactics for...


Song Title Classic: “Genius Mode” with Michael Farren

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on January 02, 2026

In this Song Title Challenge Classic, Johnny & Brent welcome hit Grammy-nominated and multi-Dove Award-winning hit songwriter, Michael Farren! Together, they Challenge "Genius Mode," sent in by CLIMBer, Jim Green. This is your chance to experience how pro songwriters think about...


Wordplay Thursday # 335 “TULSA”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on January 01, 2026

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


C.L.I.M.B. Classic: Pain & Suffering

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on December 30, 2025

CLIMBer, Johnny and Brent wish pain and suffering upon all of you in the New Year... and we mean that in the very best way! Learn how pain and suffering will benefit YOUR career in today's C.L.I.M...


J.A.M. Session: When Hustle Holds You Back

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on December 26, 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 # 334 “MONKEY”

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


C.L.I.M.B. Classic: Interview with Emily Olsen of Dream 3 Publishing

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

CLIMBer, today's C.L.I.M.B. Classic 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...


Song Title Classic: “Dig A Little Deeper” with Neal McCoy

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on December 19, 2025

Song Title Challenge CLASSIC: Johnny and Brent welcome country star, Neal FREAKIN' McCoy to Song Title Challenge! Together, they hash out 5-6 different conceptual angles to writing the song titled, "Dig A Little Deeper," sent in by CLIMBer and Songwriting...


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