The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Listen to Brent and Johnny craft 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing the song title “In Pieces Together” If you’d like some professional help finishing your song, schedule a coaching appointment with Brent today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Louisville Crashers are Louisville’s biggest and highest paid live band, but how did they do it? I’ll bet you’d love to know how to start getting your artist income up right now. Listen to Johnny and Brent talk with Mark Maxwell the lead singer of The Louisville Crashers. It’s all about building value in your brand which may require a few scary moments on your part. PS: We build value in the brands of all our clientele. If you’re interested in a customized plan to build value in yours, then we’re interested in helping you. Schedule a consulting appointment today by emailing [email protected] and put CONSULTING in the subject line. We’re looking forward to helping you move the needle and get your money up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why some content you post is DOA and some get a boatload of likes and comments? This minisode will share 5 different kinds of content that are sure to blow up your engagement. Remember how great you felt the last time you had some momentum going in your artist career? You can feel that way again immediately when you apply newfound knowledge to your marketing & branding efforts. Schedule a consultation today and reboot your entire marketing strategy. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to learn a neat little trick that will help you write lyrics that are more detailed, colorful, and meaningful to the listener? Then this episode is for you. Another AMAZING way to write better songs is to participate in Brent’s online songwriting event, Building A Hit: From Blank Page to Finished Lyric throughout the month of July. To learn more about this intimate learning opportunity, simply download Brent’s free eBook Think Like A Pro Songwriter. Sign up today because space is limited and seats will go quickly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Listen to Brent and Johnny craft 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing lyrics for the song title “Supermodel”. If you’d like to privately craft some killer lyrical approaches to your song or even get help writing your really good song idea, then schedule a coaching session with Brent today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever said you don’t have time to do (blank) in your artist career? Have you ever said or thought you can’t afford this or that? This one phrase will quickly clarify what you really want as an artist. The answer will either provide peace in your current career accomplishments or cause you to rethink your approach (which will bring a different kind of peace because you’re making moves towards your greater artistic goals). Imagine how GREAT it would feel to see actual momentum and growth in your artist career. You’re smarter than you think but you’re probably frustrated because you’re wasting valuable time and money with an ineffective plan. A one-on-one consulting session with Johnny is just the ticket. Together we can craft a growth strategy that is customized to your unique artistic and budgetary situation. You CAN INNOVATE your way into success! Schedule an appointment today at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel stuck when you’re creating social media content? Do you ever feel Uninspired? Here are 5 hacks that will help you post consistent content on your social media platforms. (#5 is a LIFESAVER!) Remember how great you felt the last time you had some momentum going in your artist career? You can feel that way again immediately when you apply newfound knowledge to your marketing and branding efforts. Schedule a consultation today and reboot your entire marketing strategy. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes a hit song? Listen to Brent and Johnny dissect the lyrics on Blake Shelton’s latest #1 “I Lived It” If you want to up your songwriting game, then you’ll love my 4-week online songwriting workshop event, Building A Hit: From Blank Page To Finished Lyric. To get more information, download Brent’s free ebook Think Like A Pro Songwriter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Listen to Brent and Johnny craft 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing lyrics for the song title “Skip The Rocks”. If you’d like some one-on-one help but privately with your song titles, or maybe you’d like some coaching that will transform you into being a better songwriter, then reach out to Brent at SongwritingPro.com/coaching to schedule an appointment to IMPROVE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever felt like your spinning your wheels getting your music out there, it’s probably because you’re marketing online like they market music on the radio. They’re DIFFERENT. Learn the differences in this episode and get your marketing back on track. Imagine what you’d feel like if a large fan base absolutely LOVED your music. A few simple tweaks are sometimes all that is necessary to get people to discover you but every artist is different! Schedule a consultation today to craft a custom marketing strategy that will make all the difference in the world. Email [email protected] and put “Consultation” in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can grow your Facebook audience without spending money. Here are 5 ways to work a little more and grow, grow, GROW! Imagine how your artistic career will transform after you quickly learn to optimize your time. You’ll grow your audiences and brand quicker when you have a strategy customized to your specific strengths and needs. Become more efficient in your DIY efforts with a small, inexpensive consultation to learn quicker. Schedule a consulting appointment today at [email protected] and put “Consulting” in the subject. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OMGosh!! Somebody wrote a blog saying that “Pitch to Publisher” events are a waste of time and money because the songwriter likely won’t get a single-song contract out of the deal. You won’t BELIEVE Brent’s reaction to this! If you want an opportunity to play your songs for a hit publisher, then Brent’s Play For Publisher event can make that wish a reality. To get on the list and submit a song, download Brent’s free eBook Think Like A Pro Songwriter and you’ll be notified with instructions. Go to GiftFromBrent.com and download your free book, today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Listen to Brent and Johnny craft 5-6 different ways to conceptually approach writing the song title “Don’t Wanna Train Another Me”. If you’d like to improve your songwriting craft by working with a pro writer, then a coaching session is exactly what you need. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule a coaching appointment today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever questioned whether you can break out as an artist or a songwriter from a remote location (aka your small town), then this episode is for you. The first ever CLIMB Conference was held in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 4-5, 2018. Imagine how BIG your audience could grow if you learned how to optimize the time & money you spend marketing your music. Give your DIY efforts a steroid shot in the arm by scheduling a consultation today. Email us at [email protected] and put “Consultation” in the subject line. 1 hour of customized education will change your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one simple tweak can move you from frustration and stagnation on your social media accounts to movement & growth. Imagine how much your audience would grow with just a small amount of guidance from the experts. Schedule a consulting appointment today and customize a strategy to transform you into the artist that everybody loves. Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Consulting” and we’ll set something up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what happens inside a real publisher meeting? Listen to Brent break down all the things that the publisher may do and/or say. If you’re frustrated because you have great songs but zero connections in the industry, then Brent’s quarterly “Play For Publisher” event could change your life. Get your amazing songs heard by a hit publisher. For details, download Brent’s free book Think Like A Pro Songwriter and get in the loop. Go to GiftFromBrent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. In this episode Brent and Johnny craft 3-5 conceptual approaches to the song title “Long After Dawn” If you ever get stuck on songs or would like to learn more writing with a hit songwriter, then you could transform your songwriting with a one-on-one coaching session. Schedule an appointment today at SongwritingPro.com/coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social Proof determines how you behave, how you think, what you purchase, and what artists you like. You IDENTIFY with certain artists because your tribe identifies with them. So How can an indie artist use this incredible power of persuasion to increase merch sales, and grow a fan base? If you’re feeling like you could be more efficient or working smarter on the marketing piece of your artistic puzzle, then contact us for help. Schedule an appointment today by sending an email to [email protected] with the subject line CONSULTATION and we’ll respond ASAP. You’ll be amazed at how much your I Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don’t feel like enough people are responding to your social media posts, then this episode is for you. Schedule an appointment now to craft a customized marketing strategy for your particular sound. Contact us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first line of the song is mission-critical to the listener wanting to hear the second line. This episode focuses on what you must do to keep the listener interested. If you would like to get (online) face-to-face with hit songwriter Jimmy Yeary, then you’ll want to be present at the next Know The Row event from Frettie. Jimmy is a writer on the CMA & ACM Song Of The Year, “I Drive Your Truck” by Lee Brice as well as #1 hits by Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Jake Owen and more! Connect with a hit songwriter. Ask him YOUR questions- and get answers. Join us online from anywhere in the world. FREE for members of Frettie.com! This exclusive event is on May 24, from 7pm-8pm CENTRAL. (Frettie.com members will have lifetime access to the replay video in case you miss it.) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder what 4-5 different conceptual approaches toward lyrics on a specific song title look like? Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter and find out. In this minisode, Brent and Johnny dive into the song title “A Whisper of Peace”. They dropped 4-5 different ways to write it. Are you curious to see how they did it? If you would like to work with Brent to prepare your song or repair your song, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule a coaching session today and up your game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talent is one thing. Professionalism is another. It’s NOT just about the song. It’s also about the recording. A professional recording shows people you don’t know that you’re a professional. If you’re interested getting 50% off your song demos, then the Song Demo Scholarship Program if for you. Now you can afford to get the legendary Nashville studio musicians and a Grammy-winning engineer to record your song and make it pitch ready. To submit your song for the Song Demo Scholarship Program send your work tape and lyrics to [email protected] and put Song Demo Scholarship Program in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been confused by exactly what a brand is? These 5 hacks will help you become a ninja on all your social media platforms, not just Instagram. If you’re feeling like nobody is hearing your music, then schedule a transformation consultation and get excited again. Send an email to [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. You’d be amazed at how much progress we can achieve and how good you’ll feel after just 1 hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every songwriter writes a ton of ballads, but these tricks and strategies will ensure that you’re beating out your competition. If you’re interested in writing more commercial songs, then you’ll want to find out more about Frettie’s “Know The Row” event. It’s free if you’re a Frettie member, but you don’t have to be to participate. For more information, just download Brent’s free book Think Like A Pro Songwriter and you’ll automatically put yourself in the loop. Download the book today at GiftFromBrent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter! In this minisode, Brent Baxter crafts 4 or 5 different ways to conceptually approach the song title, “Train Wreck”. You think you know where he’d go with it but you’d be wrong. If you’re interested in improving your songwriting skills then schedule a coaching session with Brent today. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching to set it up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too many people confuse fault with responsibility. Oftentimes, something that happens is not your fault but it IS your responsibility to fix it, deal with it, and/or process it if you’re going to function as a human being and as an artist. Learn the difference between these two in this episode. Imagine you could afford major label studio musicians and a Grammy-Winning engineer to record your next song demo. Now you can actually do that with Daredevil Production’s Song Demo Scholarship Program. We offer this opportunity to 4 lucky songwriters each month. This unique program is designed to help struggling songwriters transform their best songs into professional pitch-ready recordings that will compete with the best, hit songwriter demos. You can gain access to legendary, A-List studio musicians, a Grammy-Winning engineer, and world-class studios for the same massively discounted rate that the big publishing companies pay. To submit your song for consideration email your work tape and lyrics to [email protected] and put “SONG DEMO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re posting enough content and you often feel uninspired, then this episode is for you. Lexi discusses a few tricks she uses to keep the clever content flowing for Daredevil Production artists. If you’d like a little one-on-one help with your branding, content, and/or marketing schedule a consulting appointment today and we’ll be happy to help you get on the right track. Just email [email protected] and put CONSULTING QUESTION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Probably the biggest Cardinal sin songwriters and artists commit is ignoring the importance of brands and branding. As a songwriter, you need to be acutely aware of the artists brand that you’re pitching to. Submitting songs that fit the brand make YOU look more professional and increases your chance of a cut for obvious reasons. As an artist, if you’re optics and image don’t match the music you’ll confuse the audience. This means you won’t grow one. In this episode, Brent and Johnny dive into branding in an attempt to make YOU more brand conscious. If you’d like more information on how to blow up your songwriting career with Brent’s C4 Experience, download his free book Think Like A Pro Songwriter and get the 411. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Listen to how Brent Baxter would approach writing a song called “Is It True?”. This one is cool because we tackle about 4 or 5 different conceptual angles. If you’re interested in becoming the best songwriter you can be, then hanging with hit songwriters will be a key factor in your journey. Imagine what you could learn! Schedule a coaching session with Brent today at SongwritingPro.com/coaching and up your game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Wilkes get from a Christian band in Georgia all the way to becoming a favorite contestant on NBC’s The Voice and how is he prepared to optimize the attention? Brent and Johnny interview this talented artist and uncover some amazing revelations that all artists should hear. Download the free 21 Biggest Marketing Mistakes Indie Artists Make document by going to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell us where to send it. If you write great songs but have trouble affording professional quality song demos, then Daredevil Production’s “Song Demo Scholarship Program” is for you. This unique program offers a limited amount of amateur songwriters to record with Nashville’s legendary studio musicians like Brent Mason, Bobby Terry, Buddy Hyatt, etc. and a Grammy-Winning engineer at significantly discounted rates. CLICK HERE and learn more. PS: Most scholarship winners find this valuable because they can’t get to Nashville, so NO, you don’t need to come to Nashville to get your song recorded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your visual image content needs to look more professional, then this minisode is for you. Lexi and Johnny discuss 3 killer apps they use regularly to create content for Daredevil Production clients. The apps we discussed were Canva, Picmonkey, Typorama, and Giphy. Download 21 Biggest Marketing Mistakes Indie Artists Make for free by going to GiftFromJohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like the Olympics, you’re competing in an international market when the goal is to be a songwriter or an artist! The struggle is REAL. Listen to Brent and Johnny discuss some of the Olympic medal hopefuls and the struggles they went through to succeed. Join Brent’s C4 Experience which is a set of live online workshops in the month of April. To learn more, download Brent’s free book called Think Like A Pro Songwriter and you’ll receive the necessary information to transform your songwriting in April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to get inside the mind of a hit songwriter? You won’t believe what Brent came up with to approach writing a song called “Roommates”. If you’d like professional coaching for your song, reach out to Brent at http://songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule an appointment today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how someone goes from “wanting” to be an engineer to winning a Grammy? Hear Zach Allen discuss how he made the transformation from a wannabe to winning the Grammy for best engineering on a Contemporary Blues Record on the Taj Mahal/Keb Mo release TajMo. If you’d like to submit your song to be considered for the Song Demo Scholarship Program, email your work tape and lyrics to [email protected] and put SONG DEMO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM in the subject line. This program is designed to offer access to top-tier musicians and a Grammy-Winning engineer in a world-class studio facility for the massively discounted price that the publishing companies pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your social media engagement needs improving, then this bonus episode is for you. Listen to Johnny and the Daredevil Production Digital Marketing Manager, Lexi Lee, share 5 strategies they use on Daredevil Artists to increase real engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re feeling frustrated with your songwriting career or left out of the game, then this episode is for you. Brent and Johnny discuss 4 reasons publishers won’t take a meeting. If you have great songs but you’re having trouble getting anyone to listen to them, then you need to submit a song to Songwriting Pro’s “Play For Publisher” Event by February 28, 2018. The host will be hit publisher Courtney Allen from BMG music. Get on the list to be updated about this by going to GiftFromBrent.com. You’ll get a free ebook THINK Like A Pro Songwriter and all the details about the event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Listen to how Brent would approach writing the title, “Beautiful Scars” submitted by CLIMBer, Greg Shively. Thanks, Greg! If you have a song written and would like to improve it, or if you have a title and would like some one-on-one coaching with Brent to improve and learn, reach out at Songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule an appointment today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been worried about Facebook taking down your music posts and your account then this episode is for you. How has Facebook changed their rules to help you get more views on your music? How will the recent announcement that Best Buy will no longer carry CD’s as of July 1, 2018 affect your career and the decisions you make? Find out in this episode as Johnny and Brent discuss these recent events in depth. The book I mentioned in this episode is Pattern Recognition by William Gibson. Excellent book! Are you frustrated with your artist career? Many times we feel really stuck but a simple tweak can make all the difference in the world and get momentum back in your life. Transform your career now and schedule a consultation with Johnny by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you really listened to the lyrics on current hits? Listen to Brent and Johnny dig deep into the lyrics from “Written In The Sand” by Old Dominion, “Marry Me” by Thomas Rhett, and “Round Here Buzz” by Eric Church. Would you like to get in touch with a professional hit publisher and get your song(s) heard? March 19th, 2018 is the next Songwriting Pro “Play For Publisher” event with Courtney Allen from BMG Music. If you’d like to submit a song for consideration, get on the list by downloading Brent’s free ebook THINK Like A Pro Songwriter. Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to get inside the mind of a hit songwriter? Listen to Brent and Johnny dissect the song title “The Only Heart You Had Was Mine”. You’ll see exactly how Brent would approach writing this song from multiple different angles. THIS IS FUN! If you have a title that you’d like to submit for STC, please send it to [email protected] and put SONG TITLE CHALLENGE in the subject line so it gets in the correct folder. FYI, this is a free, fun, creative exercise so you maintain 100% of the song this is NOT A CO-WRITE. Also, if you’d like to develop your song further working directly with Brent, schedule an appointment at SongwritingPro.com/coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 week after Tom Jackson finished producing Taylor Swift’s live show, her merch sales skyrocketed 600%!! THIS is the power of a well-crafted live performance, even for a singer/songwriter in a coffee house. Tom’s work is the missing piece to master connecting to an audience and keeping them in the palm of your hand. It’s about creating moments. You can learn more by visiting TomJacksonProductions.com If you’re feeling stuck like there is no momentum in your artist career, it’s probably because you’re working really hard in the wrong place. A little one-on-one time with Johnny will help you refocus and ensure that you’re spending your precious time and money on efforts that will move the needle in your career immediately! Contact us at [email protected] to schedule a consultation appointment today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you feeling burnt out? Maybe frustrated with your writing at the moment? Well, this episode is for you. Brent and Johnny discuss 7 ways to keep yourself motivated and moving forward. As we say in the intro, Brent connects you with the pros. This February 8th, 2018 Brent is hosting an all-new “Know The Row” event and the special guest is none other than hit songwriter Byron Hill. Byron’s songs have created over 700 recordings and been certified on 91 Gold and Platinum records. THAT’S A LOT OF HITS The deadline to purchase tickets for this event is January 31, 2018. For more information, download a free copy of Brent’s book Think Like a Pro Songwriter and you’ll get all the inside information. Get the free book at GiftFromBrent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Listen as Brent mentally dissects the song title “I Forgot To Forget That I Love You”. Brent will think out loud regarding his approach to the angles and unique ways to make this work in commercial country music. If you’d like to work with Brent directly on a song title or on some coaching, please reach out to SongwritingPro.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the label or publishing company says YES? Most artists and songwriters think they’d be home free. But would you be? Find out in this intriguing episode! Get Johnny’s free Twitter book at GiftFromJohnny.com If you’re feeling frustrated with your artist career then you will create real momentum with just a little personal help from Johnny. Schedule your consultation NOW at [email protected] and please put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most indie artists and songwriters feel frustrated because they can’t get access to the professionals that could help their careers. This episode will tackle a few different methods for getting yourself in the right room and gaining momentum in your career. Reserve your spot in Brent’s “Know The Row” event and ask your questions to hit songwriter Byron Hill on February 8th. To get information download Brent’s free book Think Like A Pro Songwriter at GiftFromBrent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter as Brent shares what his thought process would be to write the title “Raised In A Barn” Schedule a songwriting coaching session with Brent today and make your lyrics more competitive. SCHEDULE MY APPOINTMENT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the 100th EPISODE! Listen for a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! Plus, Johnny & Brent both share random facts about their respective national TV appearances and reflect on what they’re grateful for after 100 episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The music business, like every other business, is all about relationships. Brent shares some experiences he’s had with a few valuable relationships that have propelled his songwriting career. Join Frettie.com and get insider songwriter information and create relationships of your own! Get on the SongwritingPro insider’s list by downloading Brent’s free book Think Like A Pro Songwriter at GiftFromBrent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent dissects the song title, “Baby Blue Lies”. There is always a great education and insight as to how the mind of a hit songwriter will prepare to write a song title. If you’d like some one-on-one coaching to finish your song and still own 100% of your song, reach out to Brent at songwritingpro.com/coaching to schedule an appointment today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it that you have no emotional concerns with any kind of failure at your day gig, but you’re paralyzed with fear of failure in your artist career? A little one-on-one strategy session is all it takes to transform your feelings of frustration into real momentum. Email Daredevil Production at [email protected] to schedule your consultation today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices