Podcast Episodes

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 5-6 different conceptual angles for a song titled…

Published on 12 hours ago

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?

Is it a crisis? Does it mean danger for you, or is it a…

Published on 3 days, 12 hours ago

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.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, ju…

Published on 1 week ago

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, and spinning your wheels. But, the truth is, pros …

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

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".

Katie started as an on-air talent at MTV in 2…

Published on 2 weeks ago

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 it a curse? Is it a problem? A crisis? Or is it …

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, ju…

Published on 3 weeks ago

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 number one hits like Billy Currington's "Good Directio…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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 conceptual angles for writing a song titled "Broken Keys…

Published on 4 weeks ago

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 problems in music. This episode covers problems 7-12…

Published on 1 month ago