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Pick Johnny’s Brain 021: “Long Game or Short Ga...
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 […]
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Episode 221: “Online Co-Writing 101.”
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 […]
43 min
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Song Title Challenge 065: “Live Stream.”
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 […]
21 min
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Episode 220: “Emotional Intelligence And Psycho...
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 […]
52 min
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Pick Johnny’s Brain 020: “Twitch, Booking Durin...
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 […]
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Episode 219: “We’ll Teach You How To S.C.O.R.E.
When it comes to your indie artist and/or songwriter goals, we can help you S.C.O.R.E. Do you have a clear day to day plan? If not, that’s ok… Brent is here to save the day with another “Baxtronym.” Listen in as Brent and Johnny discuss the importance of having balance in life, as well as […]
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Song Title Challenge 064: “Three’s A Company, T...
If someone hit you with the song title “Three’s A Company, Two’s A Crowd” how would you write it? We’d love to hear from you.  Listen in as Brent and Johnny tackle this idea. Thanks to CLIMBer Graham Donahue for submitting this title!  If you have an interesting song title you’d like to submit for […]
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Episode 218: “Worst Thing You Can Do During Thi...
What is the absolute worst thing YOU can be doing during this pandemic? Tune into this weeks episode of the C.L.I.M.B. to find out!  LISTEN NOW:  https://bit.ly/worstthingpandemic 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 […]
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Pick Johnny’s Brain 019: “How Do You Promote Mu...
“How would someone promote multiple brands and/or transition to new brands without causing complete chaos?” Thank you to Uncle Brent for submitting this question.  If you have a music marketing question you’d like Johnny to answer, please email it to info@daredevilproduciton.com and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain” in the subject line.  LISTEN NOW:  https://bit.ly/radionotgoodenough PS: Get […]
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Episode 217: “The Radio Is Not Good Enough.”
Maybe your songs are JUST AS GOOD as the songs on the radio! However, here is why that may NOT BE good enough.  LISTEN NOW: bit.ly/radionotgoodenough 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 […]
52 min
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Song Title Challenge 063: “Desperate Sunrise.”
Tune in to this weeks SONG TITLE CHALLENGE as Brent and Johnny tackle the title “Desperate Sunrise.” How would you write this one?  If you have a song title you’d like to submit for a song title challenge, email Johnny at info@daredevilproduciton.com and put “Song Title Challenge” in the subject line.  LISTEN NOW: bit.ly/STC063 PS: […]
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Episode 216: “What If You’re Too Consistent?”
Is there such a thing as being “too consistent?” Find out by listening to this episode of the C.L.I.M.B.  LISTEN NOW: bit.ly/tooconsistent 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: […]
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Pick Johnny’s Brain 018: “How Do I Market My Mu...
“How do I market my songs to artists?” This is one of the questions Johnny recently received for Pick Johnny’s Brain and is the question he’s diving into this week!  If you’d like to submit a question for Pick Johnny’s Brain, please email Johnny at info@daredevilproduciton.com and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain” in the subject line.  […]
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COVID19 Bonus Episode: “What Does This Make Pos...
BONUS EPISODE: Johnny and Brent talk about ways YOU can turn this COVID19 trial into a triumph! Tune in to hear some great tips, tricks and resources to help you further your career during this challenging time!  LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/Covid19bonus Here are the podcast mentions:  Social Media Examiner (Social Media Marketing World is the event […]
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Episode 215: “Hit Song Breakdown HOMEMADE.”
Join Brent and Johnny this week as they dig into Jake Owen’s song “Homemade” and talk about why it’s a hit and what makes it a commercially competitive song! Also, how can this help you in your songwriting journey?  LISTEN NOW:https://bit.ly/JakeOwenHomemade PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and […]
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Song Title Challenge 062: “Pickup Lines.”
When pro songwriters begin a writing session, they usually spend the first 15-20 minutes or more sharing ideas and brainstorming possible directions for the idea that they land on! During this “Song Title Challenge” Brent and Johnny mimic what is done in a pro co-write. Tune in as they brainstorm the idea “Pickup Lines.”  LISTEN […]
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Episode 214: “5 Things You Need Instead Of That...
It can be so tempting to want to buy that shiny, new guitar, but before you do, PUMP THE BRAKES! When it comes to the success of your music career, here are 5 things you should consider investing in BEFORE you buy that new guitar!  LISTEN NOW:http://bit.ly/insteadofthatguitar PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest […]
28 min
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Pick Johnny’s Brain 017: Dissecting a Label Bud...
What would a new major label artist marketing budget look like? How would one dissect that budget or know where the money is going and how much money will be spent on a particular artist?  LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/dissectinglabelbudget PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the […]
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Episode 213: “Hit Song Breakdown, HERE AND NOW ...
Being a fly on the wall while pro songwriters and/or music publishers break down a song is one of the BEST ways a songwriter can learn how to improve their writing skills.  In this episode, Brent and Johnny breakdown “Here and Now” by Kenny Chesney.  LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/KChereandnow PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 […]
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Song Title Challenge 061: “Twisted.”
Tune in as Brent and Johnny tackle the song title “Twisted” to see which direction they take it?  If you haven’t heard an infamous SONG TITLE CHALLENGE on this podcast, you’re in for a treat! Johnny springs a title on Brent without giving him time to prepare. Then Brent “spit balls” ideas just as pro […]
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Episode 212: “Why Johnny Lost A Client.”
Digital marketing can seem strange and foreign when trying to break as an artist on social platforms.  Johnny recently lost a client and here’s why…  LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/Jlostaclient 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 […]
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Pick Johnny’s Brain 016: “My Music Got Better, ...
So, your music has evolved and gotten better… should you rebrand? Johnny dives into this question and more In this episode of Pick Johnny’s Brain.  If you have a music marketing question you’d like Johnny to answer, we’d love to hear it! Please email your questions to info@daredevilproduciton.com and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain” in the […]
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Episode 211: “How To Make A Music Publisher Fal...
It’s hard enough to get inside a publisher door for an official meeting, but once you do, how do you get them to fall in love with what you do and YOU as a person?  Tune in as Brent gives some tips and tricks in this episode of the CLIMB!  LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/Musicpubfallinlove PS: Get […]
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Song Title Challenge 060: “In The Neon.”
How would you write the song “In The Neon?” Which direction would you take it and what do you think the best story is behind the song idea? We’d love to hear what you would do and what you think of the direction Brent and Johnny take this title!  Let us know! LISTEN NOW :http://bit.ly/intheneon […]
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Episode 210: “Interview With Female Artist Bran...
Female artist development + business consultant Lindsey Kirkendall knows what it takes to help female artists turn their music ventures into a profitable business!  Tune into this intriguing episode as Johnny and Brent Interview Lindsey as she shares some juicy little music biz success secrets.  To follow Lindsey go to www.instagram.com/lindseykirkendall And for a free […]
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