Podcast Episodes

Episode 195: “A Hang With Hit Producer Ted Hewitt.”

Episode 195

Listen in as Brent and hit producer/songwriter, Ted Hewitt, discuss finding hits for Rodney Atkins, how NOT to pitch a song, and much more!

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Published on 6 years, 1 month ago

Song Title Challenge 051: “If Tomorrow Was Yesterday.”

Have you ever wondered how hit songwriters come up with such interesting angles for song titles? What is the process? And how do they choose the most interesting direction?

Well, here’s your chance to…

Published on 6 years, 1 month ago

194: “How Do I Get More Randoms At Shows?”

Episode 194

This question was submitted by a Climber for the “Pick Johnny’s Brain” episodes, but Johnny felt it was worth a little more time and a lot more digging into! How on earth does one get more Randoms at…

Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

007: Pick Johnny’s Brain – “You’re A Great Writer. How Do You Get Cuts.”

So, you’re a great songwriter… how do you get cuts?

In this episode of Pick Johnny’s Brain, Johnny brings in a special guest… the one and only Brent Baxter and Brent and Johnny tackle this question to…

Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

193: “The Evolving Role of Music Publishers.”

Episode 193

The music industry world is changing rapidly, and this includes the role that Music Publishers play. How has their role changed, what is it that they do now and how can YOU get on their radar?

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Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

Song Title Challenge #51: “Pass Me The Heartache.”

How would you write to the song title “Pass Me The Heartache?” How many directions will this title go and which direction is going to be the most intriguing?

If you want to feel like you’re in the roo…

Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

192: Interview with Chris Mara, owner of Welcome to 1979

Episode 192

Chris Mara, the owner and creator of Welcome to 1979 – A studio like no other – talks with Johnny and Brent in this compelling and informative episode. Welcome to 1979 has grown to become a multi-fac…

Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

006: Pick Johnny’s Brain – “Johnny’s Favorite Marketing Tactics For Selling.”

Want to know how to market and sell your music, merchandise and more? Johnny tackles his favorite marketing tactics in this episode, and shares some of his successes with theses tactics.

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Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

191: 10 Songs I wish I’d Written

Episode 191

Have you ever heard a song and thought… “Man, I wish I’d written that.”

Every year NSAI announces the “10 Songs I Wish I’d Written” award to the top ten songs that songwriter and music industry profes…

Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

050 Song Title Challenge “Lawn boy Maserati.”

Not many people get to hear what it’s like to be inside a pro songwriters room! If you’ve ever wondered what the first 10-15 minutes looks like, then this episode is for YOU! 

Be a fly on the wall as …

Published on 6 years, 2 months ago