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

Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

Helping Singers, Songwriters, and Indie Artists Create Leverage In the Music Business.

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70:09

Ep 466: How To Avoid The Biggest Music Promotion...

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

2025/03/04

CLIMBers, I don't want to see you make the same, all-too-common, promotion mistakes I see indie artists and the music industry making...Every. Single. Day. This episode is going to change everything. About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the

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39:18

Song Title Challenge #185: "People Pleaser" w/ Hit...

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

2025/02/28

Brent & Johnny welcome hit songwriter with six #1's (Rodney Atkins, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more), Steve Dean, to the Challenge where they create 5-6 different conceptual angles for a song titled, "People Pleaser," sent in by CLIMBer, Lauren Ann Yule.If you want to WRITE like a pro, you need to THINK like a pro, and these episodes show you how the pros think. So listen up. About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan

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72:10

Ep 465: Interview w/ Hit Songwriter/Producer Trey Bruce

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

2025/02/25

Johnny & Brent welcome Hit Songwriter with TEN #1's (Randy Travis, Diamond Rio, Lee Roy Parnell, ZZ Top, Black Stone Cherry, Faith Hill, Leann Rimes, Lynyrd Skynyrd Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Duff McKagan) and Hit Producer, Trey Bruce, to the pod. Trey signed The Brothers Osbourne and Chris Janson among others.Connect With Our Guest, Trey Bruce Here: Instagram: @MusicLoveWar Website: TreyBruce.com LinkedIn: @TreyBruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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9:09

Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Dandelion Songwriters

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

2025/02/21

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 helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business."

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55:06

Ep 464: Interview w/ CCM Artist, Natalie Layne

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

2025/02/18

CLIMBers, today we're joined by the incredibly talented soul-inspired pop singer, songwriter, worship leader, and producer who radiates joy through her music. She's a classically trained pianist with a signature blend of jazz, funk, and pop. She has toured with artists like Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, and We The Kingdom. She's also headlined full band sets at Bonnaroo, twice, and was named a Pandora Artist To Watch. With her Centricity music debut album All Joy set to drop on February 21st, our

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36:10

Song Title Challenge #184: "Growth Rings" w/ Kris...

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

2025/02/14

Johnny & Brent welcome emerging Nashville songwriter, Kris Crepeau to the Challenge, where they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song entitled "Growth Rings," sent in by CLIMBer, Levena Stewart. He writes during the day and works at the Bluebird Cafe at night. He has several cuts with up-and-coming independent artists. He has written with several hit writers including Mark Irwin, Adam James, Brian Davis, Josh Phillips, Marty Dotson, Clay Mills, and Matt Rogers.We want you to

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61:13

Ep 463: Interview w/ Emily Olson Dream 3 Publishing

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

2025/02/11

CLIMBer, today's guest has gone from being in the studio as a production assistant for Taylor Swift, you might have heard of her, to a Partner and Creative Director of an up-and-coming music publishing company, Dream 3 Publishing. She's awesome. She's a sweetheart. We had a great conversation with her. We can't wait for you to meet her and learn about what is happening in the publishing business. It's going to do you right.Connect With Our Guest, Emily Olson Here: Website:

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16:33

Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: 5 Things You Need...

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

2025/02/07

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 helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business."

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72:20

Ep 462: Interview Ritch Esra & Eric Knight, Co-Hosts...

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

2025/02/04

Johnny & Brent welcome 40-year Major Label A&R Executive, Ritch Esra, and former Major Label, and current indie artist, Eric Knight, who are co-hosts of MUBUTV Music Business Television and the MuBuTV Music Business Insider Podcast. This is an incredible conversation with two of the most forward-thinking high-level label executives and indie artists.Connect With Our Guests Here: MUBUTV Insider Series YouTube Channel: @MUBUTV Website: MUBUTV.com Facebook: @MUBUTV Instagram: @MUBUTV Listen To Eric

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34:34

Song Title Challenge #183: "Character" w/ Jim Brady

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

2025/01/31

Johnny & Brent welcome Jim Brady, a Dove Award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, and recording artist, best known as one half of the acclaimed duo, Jim and Melissa Brady. Today on The Song Title Challenge, they dream up 5-6 different angles to write a song titled, "Character," sent in by CLIMBer, Kacey Baugh. With a career spanning over two decades, Jim Brady is celebrated for his heartfelt lyrics, rich harmonies, and commitment to spreading the gospel through music. Before forming the duo with

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39:29

Ep 461: When Are Your Songs Ready To Share With...

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

2025/01/28

CLIMBer, how do you know when your song is ready to play for a music industry professional? How do you know when your song is going to help your reputation instead of hurt your reputation? I'm going to help you figure that out today on The CLIMB. So, listen up.About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE

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16:57

Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: What To Ask Before...

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

2025/01/24

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 helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business."

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87:47

Ep 460: Does This New Fan Finder Strategy Really Work?

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

2025/01/21

CLIMBers, what if there was a pathway, a fan finder formula that would help you gain real fans, fans that would stick and help you be heard as an artist because they're repeatedly streaming your song, then saving your song to the extent that when the campaign ends, your monthly listeners on Spotify actually grow instead of shrink? Today we're gonna interview indie artist, Brent Michael Wood, and we'll show you exactly what happened, and how we did it!Connect With Our Guest, Brent Michael Wood

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33:36

Song Title Challenge #182: "Answers From The Ashes"...

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

2025/01/17

Brent & Johnny welcome LEGENDARY hit songwriter, Bobby E. Boyd, (who wrote "Bless the Broken Road" which was a #1 song from Rascal Flatts for six weeks, nominated for CMA, ACM, and Grammys, including Song of the Year, and won Grammy Country Song of the Year) to The Challenge where they create 5-6 different conceptual angles to writing a song titled "Answers From The Ashes".Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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54:07

Ep 459: Interview with Legendary Songwriter, Milton...

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

2025/01/14

CLIMBers!Today we are talking with a legendary lyricist who had major cuts. You've heard his songs on TV, in movies, on radio, all that good stuff. He's been doing it for a long time. We get to talk to him today. One of the amazing things about him is he accomplished all this without ever moving out of his hometown in Mobile, Alabama. Y'all want to listen up to this one- it's going to be fun. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create

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19:20

Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Artist Branding

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

2025/01/10

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 helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business."

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61:38

Ep 458: Interview with Dove Award Winning Artist,...

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

2025/01/07

Yancy Richmond is a Traveling Worship Leader, Published Songwriter, Author, Producer, Multi-Dove-Award-Winning Artist, Wife, and Mother of two boys. This interview is LOADED with value bombs! How did she:Switch from CCM to children's songs? Find success with children's songs? Balance her artist and family life, all while serving God at her highest and best level? Find out in this BRAND NEW episode! Connect with our guest here: Instagram: @YancyNotNancy Facebook: @YancyNotNancy YouTube:

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29:25

Song Title Challenge #181: "Be Leavin'" w/ Hit...

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

2025/01/03

Johnny & Brent welcome Nationally touring, award-winning singer-songwriter (with cuts by George Strait, Lee Brice, Rodney Atkins, Jana Kramer, Terri Clark, Lauren Alaina, and more), Nicole Witt, to the challenge where they create 5-6 different conceptual angles to writing a song titled, "Be Leavin'". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:13

CLIMB CLASSIC: How To Avoid Creative Paralysis

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

2024/12/31

CLIMBers, does a blank-page bully ever beat you up when you sit down to write? Do you ever just lock up, like it has to be great...It has to be perfect or you just can't dig in? You're so busy trying to find the best angle, the best idea, the best groove that all you create is a headache? Well, that's called analysis paralysis and on today's episode, I'm going to reveal how I defeat it again and again so you can, too!The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists

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20:48

Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: What Every Lyricist...

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

2024/12/27

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