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Episode #290: Nashville Nights International So...
Blue Foley and Stefan Mork, the co-founders of the Nashville Nights International Songwriting Festival, sit down with Johnny and Brent to discuss some exciting news.
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Video Content Challenge #4: Video Promo INTERVE...
Here's the truth...it's not all about that full length music video.
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Episode #289: Lessons From This Week's Top 5 Co...
Today, we're breaking this week's top five country singles down and revealing what YOU need to know if you want to write your own top five hit.
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Song Title Challenge #99: Small Town Clown
How would YOU write this one?
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Episode #288: How To Use Instagram Hashtags (A ...
Have you been wondering how to effectively use hashtags to improve your visibility on Instagram? We've got you covered.
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Video Content Challenge #3: It's All Good
Want more video content ideas for YOUR songs? This episode will get your creative wheels turning! A listener like you sends in their finished song, and we brainstorm various video content ideas - from full videos to lyric videos to Tik Tok Challenges... you name it! This episode, we dive into the song "It's All Good" by CLIMBer, Thurane. Listen up & keep on C.L.I.M.B.ing - we want you to win!
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Episode #287: More Stuff Pro Songwriters Know T...
You thought we already shared everything that a pro songwriter knows that you don't? Think again. This episode, we're revealing more stuff that pro songwriters know that amateurs usually don't.
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Song Title Challenge #98: Last One To Lie
Step into the writing room with a hit songwriter! Tune into this week's episode as Brent & Johnny D show you what the first 15 minutes of a pro songwriting session looks like. A listener like you submits a title, Johnny springs that title on Brent, and they work to find the best direction for it. This week's title is “LAST ONE TO LIE,” submitted by CLIMBer, Rod Smith! How would you write this one? We’d love to hear from you!
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Episode #286: Why You Are So Much More Powerful...
It's not the most strongest artist that will survive. It's not the most intelligent artist that will survive. It's not even the richest or most connected. It's the most ADAPTABLE artist who will survive in the changing music industry. And this is where YOU have an advantage and great power... more than you even know! So listen up - we want you to win!
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Video Content Challenge #2: Pamela Mary's 'Used...
Want more video content ideas for YOUR songs? This episode will get your creative wheels turning! A listener like you sends in their finished song, and we brainstorm various video content ideas - from full videos to lyric videos to Tik Tok Challenges... you name it! This episode, we dive into the song "Used To" by CLIMBer, Pamela Mary. Listen up & keep on C.L.I.M.B.ing - we want you to win!
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Episode #285: Here's What The Pro Songwriter Kn...
So what does the pro songwriter know that maybe YOU don't? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain so you can know what the pro knows. Because ignorance is NOT bliss. Ignorance is failure. So listen up - we want you to win!
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Song Title Challenge #97: I Never Want To Be Th...
How would YOU write this one?
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Episode #284: How The Label Does The Icky Selli...
So you hate marketing and promo because you say it makes you feel like a door-to-door salesman? In this episode, we're going to dig into what you think you want and compare it to digital promotion.
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Video Content Challenge #1: Borrowed
BREAKING NEWS! We're trying something brand new this time, y'all!
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Episode #283: How To Prepare For An Artist Pitch
When all your hard work pays off, the stars align, and you finally get the chance to pitch your music to a major artist, how do you make the most out of your opportunity?
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Song Title Challenge #96: One Heart To The Gallon
How would YOU write this one?
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Episode #282: The Pie Is Getting Bigger
You know what the definition of happiness is? Finding out the industry you're a part of is growing bigger and bigger every second.
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Pick Johnny's Brain #51: BIG Changes Coming Fro...
You're going to want to be ahead of the game on this one.
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Episode #281: Six Ways Your Listener Can Connec...
When it comes to songwriting, it's all about that connection. Here's some ideas to get your brain going in that direction.
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Song Title Challenge #95: I Got Ghosted
How would YOU write this one?
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Episode #280: Your Life Is Not Fair
This show will blow your mind how much it's like the record industry.
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Pick Johnny's Brain #50: You're Not Going To Be...
There's so much going on in the music industry you're not going to believe...and it's all benefiting YOU.
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Episode #279: Market-Smart Songwriting
We hate to tell you this, but it is not about you. Let's discuss what it IS about if you want to get cuts, hits, and be a PRO SONGWRITER!
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Song Title Challenge #94: Every Damn Day
How would YOU write this one?
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Episode #278: 6 Killer Video Ideas
Consistent digital content is vital to creating revenue in the modern music world. Here are some video content ideas to get you started.
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