Podcast Episodes

Episode 215: “Hit Song Breakdown HOMEMADE.”

Episode 215

Join Brent and Johnny this week as they dig into Jake Owen’s song “Homemade” and talk about why it’s a hit and what makes it a commercially competitive song! Also, how can this help you in your songw…

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Song Title Challenge 062: “Pickup Lines.”

When pro songwriters begin a writing session, they usually spend the first 15-20 minutes or more sharing ideas and brainstorming possible directions for the idea that they land on! During this “Song …

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Episode 214: “5 Things You Need Instead Of That Guitar.”

Episode 214

It can be so tempting to want to buy that shiny, new guitar, but before you do, PUMP THE BRAKES! When it comes to the success of your music career, here are 5 things you should consider investing in …

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Pick Johnny’s Brain 017: Dissecting a Label Budget.”

What would a new major label artist marketing budget look like? How would one dissect that budget or know where the money is going and how much money will be spent on a particular artist?

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Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Episode 213: “Hit Song Breakdown, HERE AND NOW by Kenny Chesney.”

Episode 213

Being a fly on the wall while pro songwriters and/or music publishers break down a song is one of the BEST ways a songwriter can learn how to improve their writing skills.

In this episode, Brent and J…

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Song Title Challenge 061: “Twisted.”

Tune in as Brent and Johnny tackle the song title “Twisted” to see which direction they take it?

If you haven’t heard an infamous SONG TITLE CHALLENGE on this podcast, you’re in for a treat! Johnny sp…

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Episode 212: “Why Johnny Lost A Client.”

Episode 212

Digital marketing can seem strange and foreign when trying to break as an artist on social platforms.

Johnny recently lost a client and here’s why…

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Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Pick Johnny’s Brain 016: “My Music Got Better, Should I Rebrand?”

So, your music has evolved and gotten better… should you rebrand? Johnny dives into this question and more In this episode of Pick Johnny’s Brain.

If you have a music marketing question you’d like Joh…

Published on 5 years, 10 months ago

Episode 211: “How To Make A Music Publisher Fall In Love With You.”

Episode 211

It’s hard enough to get inside a publisher door for an official meeting, but once you do, how do you get them to fall in love with what you do and YOU as a person?

Tune in as Brent gives some tips and…

Published on 5 years, 10 months ago

Song Title Challenge 060: “In The Neon.”

How would you write the song “In The Neon?” Which direction would you take it and what do you think the best story is behind the song idea? We’d love to hear what you would do and what you think of t…

Published on 5 years, 10 months ago