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Helping Singers, Songwriters, and Indie Artists Create Leverage In the Music Business.
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Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Every songwriter needs AC/DC
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) I...
CLIMB Classics - Interview with Dustin Lolli of Sanctus Real
Here's the thing: after multiple record deals, Dustin Lolli's band, Sanctus Real, had their greatest successes when they WEREN'T on a label!
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Song Title Challenge CLIMB CLASSIC - "Sinner's Heart" w/ Taylor Austin Dye
If you haven't heard this Song Title Challenge yet, it's worth your time!
Taylor Austin Dye is an indie artist (now signed to Red Street...
CLIMB CLASSIC - Ep 438 - "If You're In A Band..."
CLIMBer, "If you're in a band..." This episode is a must-listen! Mark Maxwell of the legendary Louisville band, The Crashers, reveals game-changing ad...
Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: SuperSongs
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) I...
Ep 503: Interview w/ American Idol Finalist, Colin Stough
Brent & Johnny interview Season 21 American Idol finalist, Colin Stough. Colin literally went from loping a horse to a 3rd-place finish on American I...
Song Title Challenge #203: "Dirt In Your Church" with Hit Songwriter Brice Long
Brent & Johnny welcome hit songwriter Brice Long to the Challenge, and they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titled "Dirt In Y...
EP 502: The 39 Biggest Problems In Music (23-27)
CLIMBers, we've got more problems to get to the bottom of! This will be numbers 23 through 27 on the 39 Biggest Problems In Music right here on your f...
Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: 4 P’s of Finding Song Ideas
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) I...
Ep 501: Takeover Takeaways: Turn A Writer's Night Into A Brand Boosting Event
CLIMBer, what if you turned your limitations into a cool, unique strength that grows your brand, deepens your relationships, and helps you stand out i...
Song Title Challenge #202: "Twisted" with The Heels
Brent & Johnny welcome The Heels, a Canadian country vocal trio of Bobbi Smith, Brittni Fiddler, and Kyla Rawlins, to The Challenge, where they craft...
Ep 500: The 39 Biggest Problems In Music (18-22)
CLIMBers, this is the third episode of my series of the 39 Biggest Problems in Music. Are they problems? Are they blessings? Are they a curse?
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Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Your Song Must Have A Big “Yes”
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) I...
Ep 499: Five Songwriting Myths That Keep You Stuck
CLIMBer! There are common myths that trip up a lot of songwriters, and maybe you're one of them. Well, believing them keeps you stuck, frustrated, a...
Song Title Challenge #201: "Add A Little Cowboy" w/ Katie Cook
Brent and Johnny welcome Katie Cook to The Challenge, where they craft 5-6 different conceptual ideas for writing a song titled "Add A Little Cowboy"....
Ep 498: The 39 Biggest Problems In Music (13-17)
CLIMBers, there was a poll revealing "The 39 Biggest Problems In Music," and we've have been getting to the bottom of each one. Is it a blessing? Is...
Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Process Over Resolutions
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) I...
EP 497: Equipping Young Creatives, An Interview w/ Dan Hodges
Today's guest, Dan Hodges, is an accomplished publisher and respected educator. He spent 30 years shaping songs and songwriters, helping deliver numbe...
Song Title Challenge #200: "Broken Keys" w/ Garrett Jacobs
Brent & Johnny welcome CAA artist and Sony Music Publishing songwriter, Garrett Jacobs, to the Challenge. Together, they create 5-6 different concept...
Ep 496: The 39 Biggest Problems In Music (7-12)
CLIMBers! Let's continue with the list of problems here. A poll was conducted, and the most popular answers were distilled down to the 39 biggest prob...
Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Cultivating Your Contacts
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) I...
Ep 495: Interview w/ Finbar O'Hanlon & Ken Gay From Monarrch
CLIMBer! Today, we're joined by two trailblazers from Monarrch.com. They're helping reimagine how AI and artists can coexist- not in competition, but...
Song Title Challenge #199: "Crossroads And Crosses" with Scott Lindsey
Brent & Johnny welcome hit songwriter, Scott Lindsey, to The Challenge. Scott was signed with Sony Music subsidiary, Slugfest Records, back in 2008,...
EP 494: The 39 Biggest Problems In Music (1-6)
CLIMBers, there's a poll taken, and the most popular answers are out. We are going to discuss, according to you all, the 39 biggest problems in music....
Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: The 5 Why’s
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) I...
Ep 493: Interview w/ #1 Hit Songwriter & American Idol Finalist Chris Sligh
CLIMBer! Imagine this...you co-write a Rascal Flatts smash that shoots to number one, your phone won't stop buzzing, and your career path looks like a...
Song Title Challenge #198: "Already Paid" w/ Bias
Brent & Johnny welcome songwriter and artist, Bias, to The Challenge. Bias made a national splash as a top nine standout on The Voice season 24, wher...
Ep 492: The Dip
CLIMBers, if you can get through The Dip... if you can keep going when the system is expecting you to stop, you will achieve extraordinary results. P...
Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Songplugging Advice
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) I...
Ep 491: So What? Nobody Cares About Your Song
CLIMBer, if your song doesn't make me feel something, I'm out. Doesn't matter how clever your rhyme is or how perfect your structure is; if I'm not mo...
Song Title Challenge #197: "Second Hand Songs" w/ Ken Hart
Brent & Johnny welcome pro songwriter, Ken Hart, to The Challenge. Ken is a true multi-hyphenate; he's a songwriter, author, certified life coach, key...
Ep 490: Spotify Myths
CLIMBers, I keep hearing artists talk about choosing this streaming platform over that streaming platform because it "pays" better. There is no set st...
Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Songplugging Persistence
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) I...
Ep 489: The Rule Of One
CLIMBer! If your song tries to say five things, the listener remembers zero things. So, the best songs, though, hit one emotion, one idea, and they h...
Song Title Challenge #196: "Water Marks" with Craig Campbell
Brent & Johnny welcome a hit country artist, entrepreneur, and three-time CLIMBer, Craig Campbell, back to The Challenge. Craig is known for heartfelt...
Ep 488: Is Broadcast Failing?
CLIMBers, what's happening with broadcast? It's not just terrestrial radio that's failing; broadcast/linear television is also struggling. What does...
Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Patience In Artist Cowrites
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) I...
Ep 487: The 1st AI Music Star imoliver-Suno-And The Future Of The Record Deal
CLIMBer, an AI creator just signed a record deal. Not a producer, not a band- a guy with prompts and a laptop. His name is imoliver, and he's already...
Song Title Challenge #195: "Not Gonna Miss A Chance" w/ Brett Sheroky
Brent & Johnny welcome back two-time CLIMBer, Brett Sheroky, who is a staff songwriter for Seagayle Music with cuts by Blake Shelton, Jake Owen, Tucke...
Ep 486: Interview w/ Jenna LoMonaco, Head of Marketing At ONErpm
CLIMBers, you don't want to miss today's episode! Our guest is going to upgrade your marketing game. She knows what she's talking about- she's worked...