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

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 an opportunity? We're picking them off one by one. This will be 13 through 17. Hop on board! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leve...

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, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to...

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 Directions" and Kelsey Ballerini's "Dibs," along with cuts by artists from Reba to Keith Urban. He's also the founder of DHN Publishing and Consulting, President of the Music and Entertainment Industry Educato...

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," sent in by CLIMBer, DE Beeler. Garrett's Story: After graduating from high school, Garrett decided to make his first trip to Nashville, Tennessee, where he was invited to play a writer's round at the...

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. Brent and I are handling each one. Is it a blessing or a curse? If the problem is a crisis, does it mean danger or an opportunity? https://bit.ly/Ep496-39BiggestProblemsInMusic-7-13 The C.L.I.M.B. Sho...

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, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to...

CLIMBer! Today, we're joined by two trailblazers from Monarrch.com. They're helping reimagine how AI and artists can coexist- not in competition, but in collaboration. We're going to dig into the future of AI and music, what it means for songwriters, artists, indie artists, established artists, other intellectual property owners, and how creators could actually thrive in this new era. We're going...

Brent & Johnny welcome hit songwriter, Scott Lindsey, to The Challenge. Scott was signed with Sony Music subsidiary, Slugfest Records, back in 2008, where he released a Top-40 radio single, "You Only Call Me When You're Drunk," and he toured with Jason Aldean and Chris Young to support that single. He was also 1/3 of the amazing but short-lived trio The Nashvillians. Since then, Scott's had a grea...

CLIMBers, there's a poll taken, and the most popular answers are out. We are going to discuss, according to you all, the 39 biggest problems in music...but the question is, is it a crisis or an opportunity? The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is a...

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, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to...

CLIMBer! Imagine this...you co-write a Rascal Flatts smash that shoots to number one, your phone won't stop buzzing, and your career path looks like a ski jump, and then you walk away. Not because you hate the work necessarily, but because you're rebuilding the human that does the work. Today, we unpack the rare story in the music business, how to climb back with better songs, better systems, and...

Brent & Johnny welcome songwriter and artist, Bias, to The Challenge. Bias made a national splash as a top nine standout on The Voice season 24, where Gwen Stefani dubbed him the country soul preacher. With unforgettable performances of "Where I Find God," "Need a Favor," and "Go Rest High on That Mountain," he moved millions with his raw, heartfelt delivery. Now with songs like the "Lake of Fire"...

CLIMBers, if you can get through The Dip... if you can keep going when the system is expecting you to stop, you will achieve extraordinary results. People who make it through the dip are scarce and therefore more valuable. What's the dip? Stick around and find out. CLICK HERE to purchase The Dip by Seth Godin The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and indus...

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, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to...

CLIMBer, if your song doesn't make me feel something, I'm out. Doesn't matter how clever your rhyme is or how perfect your structure is; if I'm not moved, I'm not staying. So that's where the "So What" test comes in. Today, we're showing you how to spot the lines and ideas that fall flat, how to fix them, and write songs that people actually care about. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping...

Brent & Johnny welcome pro songwriter, Ken Hart, to The Challenge. Ken is a true multi-hyphenate; he's a songwriter, author, certified life coach, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. His songs have been recorded by Lee Bryce, For King and Country, Jake Worthington, Leah Blevins, and the legendary Marshall Tucker Band. With the book titled, Jesus is Cool, But Christians Creep Me Out, he's not afraid...

CLIMBers, I keep hearing artists talk about choosing this streaming platform over that streaming platform because it "pays" better. There is no set streaming rate for any streaming service. What the hell does that mean? Today, we're going to dive into why Spotify pays the least per stream, but you'd better be on there. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists...

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, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to...

CLIMBer! If your song tries to say five things, the listener remembers zero things. So, the best songs, though, hit one emotion, one idea, and they hit it hard. Today, I'm going to show you why The Rule of One might be the most powerful songwriting tool you aren't using yet. But you will be after this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent & Johnny welcome a hit country artist, entrepreneur, and three-time CLIMBer, Craig Campbell, back to The Challenge. Craig is known for heartfelt hits like "Family Man" and the powerful fan favorite, "Outskirts of Heaven". The voice is country as cornbread, and a catalog full of soul and sincerity. He's back with a brand new single, "Missing You", which is at radio now. Craig is also CRUSHING...

CLIMBers, what's happening with broadcast? It's not just terrestrial radio that's failing; broadcast/linear television is also struggling. What does this mean for your artist promotion decisions? Stick around and find out. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: B...

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, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to...

CLIMBer, an AI creator just signed a record deal. Not a producer, not a band- a guy with prompts and a laptop. His name is imoliver, and he's already racked up millions of streams using Suno. So where does this lead, and where does this leave us? If you're a songwriter, an artist, or just curious about where music is heading, you want to hear this. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singe...

Brent & Johnny welcome back two-time CLIMBer, Brett Sheroky, who is a staff songwriter for Seagayle Music with cuts by Blake Shelton, Jake Owen, Tucker Wetmore, Randall King, Cody Jinks, and more. He's also a powerful artist in his own right. Brent is officially "Impressed Off!" with some of the songwriting on Sheroky's latest release. Together, they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for wri...

CLIMBers, you don't want to miss today's episode! Our guest is going to upgrade your marketing game. She knows what she's talking about- she's worked with artists like Mumford & Sons, New Kids on the Block, and Elton John. What has she got to share with you? Stick around & find out! Connect with Jenna LoMonaco Here: ONErpm Website: https://onerpm.com/ Instagram: @ONErpm Facebook: @ONErpm TikTok: @...