How many different ways can one write a song title? And what if the first angle we choose is good, but the 5th, 6th and 7th are GREAT?  Pro songwriters dive into song titles every day, playing with different ways to spin them. In this episode, you can hear Brent and Johnny do the same […]

The Instagram rules have changed recently. What use to be acceptable might now get you shadow banned and used against you in the algorithm. Learn what has changed and what steps to take to be successful on digital platforms now.  LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/Instagramrules PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have […]

How does a singer/songwriter/artist continue to create content that brings value to their fans? What can help keep an artist motivated during a lull period when fans aren’t engaging as much as they were, and are using platforms like kickstarter a good idea for music related projects?  Johnny answers all of these questions in this […]

Ok, so your songwriting/artist goals are clear… now what? How do you achieve them and what steps are most important in order to achieve them? And here’s the hard question… are you using your time as wisely as you could be? What could you be missing? LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/mindsetmatters201 In this episode, Brent and Johnny […]

Ever wonder what the first 10-15 minutes inside a pro songwriting room looks like? And how do writers find out how which direction to take a song title?  Tune in to hear Brent and Johnny dig into the song title “Angel With An Anchor.” Which direction will they take it?  LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/angelwithananchor Do you […]

How did a Daredevil intern get 542k streams on Spotify?  In this episode of the C.L.I.M.B. Johnny talks to Shir Chopp, a current Daredevil intern, about how she’s helped her friend get on Spotify playlists and get over 500K streams and CLIMBing!  LISTEN NOW:  http://bit.ly/542kstreamsonspotify Note: This method works for pop the best, then rock […]

How does one market Classical Music? Or any genre? Find out some music marketing tactics in this episode of Pick Johnny’s Brain. And remember, if you have a music marketing question, we’d love to tackle it on the podcast. Just send your question to info@daredevilproduction.com and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain” in the subject line.  LISTEN […]

It’s rare for a songwriter to get a meeting with a seasoned music industry professional, but when we do, the best thing we can do is to take in everything they say, listen and learn.  In this episode, Brent talks about some of the BEST ADVICE he’s received from music industry “higher ups,” how it […]

Where the Hell is Heaven? Well, you can find out in this episode of the CLIMB’s “Song Title Challenge!” Be “in the room” as Johnny and Brent show what the first 10-15 minutes looks like in a pro songwriter room. In this episode, they tackle the song title “Where The Hell Is Heaven?”  LISTEN NOW […]

It’s easy to look at a famous Artist’s social media account and try to approach it like they do…BUT, what if we told you that trying to become successful this way on Digital platforms isn’t helping YOU! In fact, it might just be hurting you!  LISTEN NOW:http://bit.ly/stopactinglikeastar PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest […]

So, how does one navigate Facebook ads, boosts and the like and what is the difference between a Facebook paid ad and a Facebook paid boos or is there a difference? What are the DO’s and DON’T’s of social media ads?  Johnny tackles this topic and more in this episode of Pick Johnny’s Brain. Thank […]

Be a fly on the wall as Brent interviews pro Christian and country songwriter-producer, Tyrus Morgan. They discuss the power of relationships, creating “great rooms” and more in this valuable episode. LISTEN NOW:http://bit.ly/Tyrusmorgan 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. […]

So, you have an AMAZING song title… now what? How do you spin it or land on an angle? And is the angle you’ve come up with the BEST angle for the song? Is it the most competitive and intriguing angle, or could there be something better?  In this episode of “Song Title Challenge” Brent […]

Have you been wondering how and when you tease your single release? When do you release the artwork, announce the single release date and schedule the single release PARTAY?!? Johnny and Brent tackle this very question in this episode of the C.L.I.M.B… a top music biz podcast.  LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/timesinglerelease PS: Get your free PDF […]

Do you think services like Airplay Express are a scam? How do you feel about “pay to play?” Find out what Johnny thinks in this episode of “Pick Johnny’s Brain.” You might be surprised by his insight.  Thank you to Climber Mike Parker for submitting such a great question.  LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/airplayexpressascam PS: Get your […]

Listen in as Brent and hit producer/songwriter, Ted Hewitt, discuss finding hits for Rodney Atkins, how NOT to pitch a song, and much more!  LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/TedHewitt 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 […]

Have you ever wondered how hit songwriters come up with such interesting angles for song titles? What is the process? And how do they choose the most interesting direction?  Well, here’s your chance to listen in as Brent and Johnny dive into the song title “If Tomorrow Was Yesterday.”  Thanks to David Pritchett for submitting […]

This question was submitted by a Climber for the “Pick Johnny’s Brain” episodes, but Johnny felt it was worth a little more time and a lot more digging into! How on earth does one get more Randoms at shows? And how do you get people wanting to come back to see your live show over […]

So, you’re a great songwriter… how do you get cuts? In this episode of Pick Johnny’s Brain, Johnny brings in a special guest… the one and only Brent Baxter and Brent and Johnny tackle this question together! Thank you to Mike Parker for submitting such a great question!!!  LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/PJB007 PS: Get your free PDF download […]

The music industry world is changing rapidly, and this includes the role that Music Publishers play. How has their role changed, what is it that they do now and how can YOU get on their radar?  LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/evolvingroleofmusicpublishers All these questions and more are covered by Brent and Johnny on this episode of the C.L.I.M.B. […]

How would you write to the song title “Pass Me The Heartache?” How many directions will this title go and which direction is going to be the most intriguing? If you want to feel like you’re in the room during the first 15-30 minutes of a pro co-writing session, then THIS is the episode FOR […]

Chris Mara, the owner and creator of Welcome to 1979 – A studio like no other – talks with Johnny and Brent in this compelling and informative episode. Welcome to 1979 has grown to become a multi-faceted recording studio that is integral to the Nashville Community. What do they do and how do they do […]

Want to know how to market and sell your music, merchandise and more? Johnny tackles his favorite marketing tactics in this episode, and shares some of his successes with theses tactics. Listen to this episode to learn some of Johnny’s tips and tricks when it comes to selling! PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 […]

Have you ever heard a song and thought… “Man, I wish I’d written that.”  Every year NSAI announces the “10 Songs I Wish I’d Written” award to the top ten songs that songwriter and music industry professionals vote on. In this Episode, Brent recaps his night at the awards, the ten songs that were chosen […]

Not many people get to hear what it’s like to be inside a pro songwriters room! If you’ve ever wondered what the first 10-15 minutes looks like, then this episode is for YOU!  Be a fly on the wall as Brent and Johnny dive into the song title “Lawnboy Maserati” and brainstorm which direction to […]