Podcast Episodes

Episode 205: “Know the Pro with Music Publisher Butch Baker.”

Episode 205

Do You want to know what music publishers are looking for in a songwriter? Do you want to have your finger on the pulse of what is happening in the music industry RIGHT NOW? Then this episode may jus…

Published on 5 years, 11 months ago

Song Title Challenge 057: “Too Dumb To Run.”

Every other week, Brent and Johnny do the “Song Title Challenge” on the CLIMB podcast to show YOU how pro songwriters take a title and brainstorm the many possible angles.

This week on “Song Title Cha…

Published on 5 years, 11 months ago

Episode 204: “If You Don’t Lead You’re Gonna Lose.”

Episode 204

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way!” – John C. Maxwell.

Great leaders can completely change a company, the success of a band or artist and sometimes change the course o…

Published on 5 years, 11 months ago

Pick Johnny’s Brain 012: “Should I Be Authentic If I’m Boring?”

In a world full of very unique, colorful, crazy and inventive artists all across the digital world, it can be hard to STAND OUT! So, should an artist be authentic if they feel like they are “boring?”…

Published on 5 years, 11 months ago

Episode 203: “Songwriting Dos and Don’ts From A Hit Music Publisher.”

Episode 203

Unless you’re right in the middle of the songwriting action on music row in Nashville, in LA or in New York, it can sometimes seem impossible to have your finger on the pulse of what is happening in …

Published on 5 years, 11 months ago

Song Title Challenge 056: “Without Thinking.”

How many different ways can one write a song title? And what if the first angle we choose is good, but the 5th, 6th and 7th are GREAT?

Pro songwriters dive into song titles every day, playing with dif…

Published on 6 years ago

Episode 202: “The Instagram Rules Have Changed! Don’t Get Shadow Banned.”

Episode 202

The Instagram rules have changed recently. What use to be acceptable might now get you shadow banned and used against you in the algorithm. Learn what has changed and what steps to take to be success…

Published on 6 years ago

Pick Johnny’s Brain 011: “A Butt Load Of Questions Answered.”

How does a singer/songwriter/artist continue to create content that brings value to their fans? What can help keep an artist motivated during a lull period when fans aren’t engaging as much as they w…

Published on 6 years ago

Episode #201: “Music Biz and Mindset Wisdom That Changed My Songwriting Career.”

Episode 201

Ok, so your songwriting/artist goals are clear… now what? How do you achieve them and what steps are most important in order to achieve them? And here’s the hard question… are you using your time as …

Published on 6 years ago

Song Title Challenge 055: “Angel With An Anchor.”

Ever wonder what the first 10-15 minutes inside a pro songwriting room looks like? And how do writers find out how which direction to take a song title?

Tune in to hear Brent and Johnny dig into the s…

Published on 6 years ago