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122: Are You Lying To Yourself?
Have you ever said you don’t have time to do (blank) in your artist career? Have you ever said or thought you can’t afford this or that? This one phrase will quickly clarify what you really want as an artist. The answer will either provide peace in your current career accomplishments or cause you to […]
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008 Expand Your Brand: 5 Content Consistency Hacks
Do you ever feel stuck when you’re creating social media content? Do you ever feel Uninspired? Here are 5 hacks that will help you post consistent content on your social media platforms. (#5 is a LIFESAVER!) Remember how great you felt the last time you had some momentum going in your artist career? You can […]
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121: Building A Hit Blake Shelton’s “I Lived It”
What makes a hit song? Listen to Brent and Johnny dissect the lyrics on Blake Shelton’s latest #1 “I Lived It” If you want to up your songwriting game, then you’ll love my 4-week online songwriting workshop event, Building A Hit: From Blank Page To Finished Lyric. To get more information, download Brent’s free ebook Think […]
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015: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE “Skip The Rocks”
Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Listen to Brent and Johnny craft 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing lyrics for the song title “Skip The Rocks”. If you’d like some one-on-one help but privately with your song titles, or maybe you’d like some coaching that will transform you into being a better songwriter, […]
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120: The Difference Between Radio & Online Mark...
If you’ve ever felt like your spinning your wheels getting your music out there, it’s probably because you’re marketing online like they market music on the radio. They’re DIFFERENT. Learn the differences in this episode and get your marketing back on track. Imagine what you’d feel like if a large fan base absolutely LOVED your […]
33 min
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007 Expand Your Brand: 5 Ways To Grow Your Face...
You can grow your Facebook audience without spending money. Here are 5 ways to work a little more and grow, grow, GROW! Imagine how your artistic career will transform after you quickly learn to optimize your time. You’ll grow your audiences and brand quicker when you have a strategy customized to your specific strengths and […]
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119: Is Pitching To A Publisher A Waste of Time?
OMGosh!! Somebody wrote a blog saying that “Pitch to Publisher” events are a waste of time and money because the songwriter likely won’t get a single-song contract out of the deal. You won’t BELIEVE Brent’s reaction to this! If you want an opportunity to play your songs for a hit publisher, then Brent’s Play For […]
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014 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Don’t Wanna Train An...
Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Listen to Brent and Johnny craft 5-6 different ways to conceptually approach writing the song title “Don’t Wanna Train Another Me”. If you’d like to improve your songwriting craft by working with a pro writer, then a coaching session is exactly what you need. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching […]
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118: LIVE From The CLIMB Conference
If you’ve ever questioned whether you can break out as an artist or a songwriter from a remote location (aka your small town), then this episode is for you. The first ever CLIMB Conference was held in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 4-5, 2018. Imagine how BIG your audience could grow if you learned […]
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006 Expand Your Brand: Social Media Is A Cockta...
This one simple tweak can move you from frustration and stagnation on your social media accounts to movement & growth. Imagine how much your audience would grow with just a small amount of guidance from the experts. Schedule a consulting appointment today and customize a strategy to transform you into the artist that everybody loves. […]
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117: What Really Happens In A Publisher Meeting
Have you ever wondered what happens inside a real publisher meeting? Listen to Brent break down all the things that the publisher may do and/or say.   If you’re frustrated because you have great songs but zero connections in the industry, then Brent’s quarterly “Play For Publisher” event could change your life. Get your amazing songs […]
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013: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE “Long After Dawn”
Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. In this episode Brent and Johnny craft 3-5 conceptual approaches to the song title “Long After Dawn” If you ever get stuck on songs or would like to learn more writing with a hit songwriter, then you could transform your songwriting with a one-on-one coaching session. Schedule […]
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116: The Unbelievable POWER of Social Proof
Social Proof determines how you behave, how you think, what you purchase, and what artists you like. You IDENTIFY with certain artists because your tribe identifies with them. So How can an indie artist use this incredible power of persuasion to increase merch sales, and grow a fan base? If you’re feeling like you could […]
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005 Expand Your Brand: 3 Reasons People Aren’t ...
If you don’t feel like enough people are responding to your social media posts, then this episode is for you. Schedule an appointment now to craft a customized marketing strategy for your particular sound. Contact us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.
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115: Your Song’s First Line REALLY Needs This
The first line of the song is mission-critical to the listener wanting to hear the second line. This episode focuses on what you must do to keep the listener interested.   If you would like to get (online) face-to-face with hit songwriter Jimmy Yeary, then you’ll want to be present at the next Know The […]
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012: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE – “A Whisper of Peace”
Ever wonder what 4-5 different conceptual approaches toward lyrics on a specific song title look like? Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter and find out. In this minisode, Brent and Johnny dive into the song title “A Whisper of Peace”. They dropped 4-5 different ways to write it. Are you curious to see […]
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114: Without This They May Not Take You Seriously
Talent is one thing. Professionalism is another. It’s NOT just about the song. It’s also about the recording. A professional recording shows people you don’t know that you’re a professional. If you’re interested getting 50% off your song demos, then the Song Demo Scholarship Program if for you. Now you can afford to get the […]
39 min
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004 Expand Your Brand – 5 Instagram Branding Hacks
Have you ever been confused by exactly what a brand is? These 5 hacks will help you become a ninja on all your social media platforms, not just Instagram. If you’re feeling like nobody is hearing your music, then schedule a transformation consultation and get excited again. Send an email to info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in […]
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113: How To Make Your Ballads More Radio Ready
Every songwriter writes a ton of ballads, but these tricks and strategies will ensure that you’re beating out your competition. If you’re interested in writing more commercial songs, then you’ll want to find out more about Frettie’s “Know The Row” event. It’s free if you’re a Frettie member, but you don’t have to be to participate. […]
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011: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE “Train Wreck”
Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter! In this minisode, Brent Baxter crafts 4 or 5 different ways to conceptually approach the song title, “Train Wreck”. You think you know where he’d go with it but you’d be wrong. If you’re interested in improving your songwriting skills then schedule a coaching session with Brent […]
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112: It’s Not Your Fault
Too many people confuse fault with responsibility. Oftentimes, something that happens is not your fault but it IS your responsibility to fix it, deal with it, and/or process it if you’re going to function as a human being and as an artist. Learn the difference between these two in this episode. Imagine you could afford […]
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003 Expand Your Brand: Tips For Content Inspira...
If you’re posting enough content and you often feel uninspired, then this episode is for you. Lexi discusses a few tricks she uses to keep the clever content flowing for Daredevil Production artists. If you’d like a little one-on-one help with your branding, content, and/or marketing schedule a consulting appointment today and we’ll be happy […]
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111: An Artist Is A Brand Are YOU Brand Conscious?
Probably the biggest Cardinal sin songwriters and artists commit is ignoring the importance of brands and branding. As a songwriter, you need to be acutely aware of the artists brand that you’re pitching to. Submitting songs that fit the brand make YOU look more professional and increases your chance of a cut for obvious reasons. As […]
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010: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE “Is It True?”
Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Listen to how Brent Baxter would approach writing a song called “Is It True?”. This one is cool because we tackle about 4 or 5 different conceptual angles. If you’re interested in becoming the best songwriter you can be, then hanging with hit songwriters will be a […]
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110: Interview with Wilkes (Current The Voice C...
How did Wilkes get from a Christian band in Georgia all the way to becoming a favorite contestant on NBC’s The Voice and how is he prepared to optimize the attention? Brent and Johnny interview this talented artist and uncover some amazing revelations that all artists should hear. Download the free 21 Biggest Marketing Mistakes […]
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