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

Hey artists, do you want to add a very powerful tool to your toolbox? Tune in to this episode of the CLIMB as we GIVE YOU the blueprint for the perfect mashups! LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/CLIMB232 Here are the links to the video’s we discuss in this episode! Bad Guy/Seven Nation Army Mashup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSuM8ndKmEQ Lose You To Love Me/Issues Mashup: https://www.youtube.com/watc...

Big changes are coming to Facebook that may help YOU with your music career! Find out what you need to know and DO in this “minisode!” Do you have a music marketing question? We’d love to answer it for you. Email your question(s) to info@daredevilproduction.com and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain” in the subject line! We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other...

“There are always going to be people who just don’t think you can do it, because it’s a dream and most people don’t chase their dreams.” - Brett Sheroky. In this episode we interview pro songwriter Brett Sheroky. Brett shares some valuable things he’s learned while pursuing a career in songwriting. He also shares his journey and how his successes have come about.  We are very excited to be a part...

How would you write the song title “Proof In the Pour?” Find out which direction Brent and Johnny take it by listening to this weeks Song Title Challenge. If you’d like to submit an idea for the Song Title Challenge, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “Song Title Challenge” in the subject line. We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with ot...

In order to be successful as an independent artist or songwriter, you need others to desire what you are creating. In this weeks episode, Johnny and Brent discuss 6 ways YOU can build desire. LISTEN NOW We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb  #ame...

What are some of the BEST social media tools and how should YOU use them to advance your career? Tune in as Johnny answers this question and MORE! If you have a music marketing question you’d like Johnny to answer, please email it to info@daredevilproduction.com and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain” in the subject line! We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other...

What is a “song diver” and are you one? Tune into this weeks episode as Brent gives valuable advice that he has received from top music industry professionals. It’s not enough to just throw lyrics at an idea. If we want cuts, we need to dive deep into our songs. LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/STC069 We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts...

Tune into this weeks episode as Brent and Johnny show you how the first 15-20 minutes of a pro songwriting session looks like. A listener submits a title, Johnny springs that title on Brent and Brent and Johnny work to find the best angle for that title. This weeks title is “So Many Days.” How would you write this one? We’d love to hear from you! LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/onlinegigsetup We are ve...

With artists now streaming live shows and concerts online, it’s your time to SHINE! And the best way to shine is to have the BEST sound, lighting and most compelling live shows. You should also understand the platform you’re using and how each platform differs. How does one do that? Find out by listening to this weeks podcast… LISTEN NOW We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter...

Should songwriters sell merchandise? In this mini-sode of the CLIMB, Johnny dives into this question and more!  If you have a music marketing question you'd like to submit for an episode of "Pick Johnny's Brain" please email us HERE!  Remember to put "Pick Johnny's Brain" in the subject line!  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts....

So, you’ve landed that publisher meeting! First of all… congratulations! Now, how should you prepare for that meeting? Can certain preparations help you leave a great first impression? In this episode of the CLIMB, Brent shares some valuable insight into preparing for a meeting with a music publisher.  LISTEN NOW:  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with ot...

Brent Baxter and Johnny Dwinell show what the first 15-20 minutes of a professional song writing session looks like as they brainstorm ideas for the title "King Of Spades."    American Songwriter Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the difference between pages and groups on Facebook? And what’s the difference between all the facebook ads titles?  Johnny digs into these questions in this episode of “Pick Johnny’s Brain.” If you have a music marketing question(s) for you’d like answered, please email it to info@daredevilproduction.com and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain” in the subject line! LISTEN NOW: hhttps://bit.ly/PJB023...

C.L.I.M.B. Episode 225: “Give Them A Reason To Say Hell YES.” How does a songwriter stand out in today’s songwriting world? How can YOU get that publisher to say HELL YES?!?! LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/Climb225 PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it....

If a co-writer came to you with the song title “Gold Rush” how would you write it? Click on the link below to find out how Brent and Johnny would write this one! If you’d like to submit a title for the Song Title Challenge, email your idea(s) to info@daredevilproduciton.com and put “Song Title Challenge” in the subject line. LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/STC067 PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Bi...

When chaos strikes and it’s out of your control, how will YOU face it? The fact is, life is unpredictable. Some things are out of our control. However, how we react to major life changes and chaos is something we CAN control! LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/deathandpoverty PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your musi...

What does an artist need to do to gain subscribers on their website and/or YouTube channel? What are the steps YOU should be taking get more subscribers? Find out by clicking the link below. If you have a music marketing questions you’d like Johnny to tackle, email it to info@daredevilproduction.com and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain” in the subject line. LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/PJB022 PS: Get your f...

Music Biz success can be a long journey and a wise P.A.T.H. is critical to that success! Is your path wise? How can you get the most out of the steps you are taking on this journey? Find out now by clicking the link below! LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/CLIMB223 PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to G...

How would you write the song titled “Drip, drip, drip?” What do you think would be the most compelling direction for this title. We’d love to hear from you! Find out how hit songwriter Brent Baxter and his co-host Johnny Dwinell would write this one by clicking the link below… LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/STC66 PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and i...

What are SEVEN DEADLY SINS that may delay or destroy your dream? Are you committing any of these sins? Find out in this weeks CLIMB episode! LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/CLIMB222 PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. PPS: If you’re ready to take the...

In this episode of Pick Johnny’s Brain, Johnny answers multiple music marketing questions that were submitted by some of you! If you have a music marketing question you’d like to submit, please email it to info@daredevilproduction.com and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain” in the subject line. LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/PJB021 PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans to...

None of us expected this pandemic or how our lives would be affected. For songwriters, it’s made writing in the room impossible! However, we have virtual song writing rooms!  How can YOU make the best of your online co-write and what are the pros of connecting with co-writers online? LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/CLIMB221 PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans t...

During this Coronavirus quarantine, singers and songwriters have been doing more live streams than ever! This sudden influx of live streaming inspired CLIMBer Luke Comer to send in the song title “Live Stream” for the Song Title Challenge!  How would you write this one to make it timeless, interesting and even unexpected? Tune in as Brent and Johnny tackle this song title. LISTEN NOW: https://bit....

What is emotional intelligence? How can improving your emotional intelligence help set you up for success! Tune into this weeks episode as Johnny and Brent dive deep into emotional intelligence and the phycological behaviors that may be holding you back from your goals! LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/CLIMB220 PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and impro...

In this episode of “Pick Johnny’s Brain” Johnny talks about how independent artists can go about reaching out to venues/promoters for future gigs, he dives into platforms like Twitch and Discord and how to go about digital distribution! If you’d like to submit a music marketing question please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain” in the subject line. LISTEN NOW: h...