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Are you a songwriter, artist, or musician? Do you want to be self-sufficient as an independent music creator? That’s exactly where I was not that long ago! That's why I'm passionate about teaching artists how to produce! Whether you want to learn to produce your own songs, or just understand what goes into production so you can communicate your needs to another producer in the studio, my mission is to help you do exactly that! No "techy talk" or gear talk here, just practical, simple solutions to help you execute your vision, as well as mindset tweaks to keep you on track with your career!
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One of the most powerful things you can do to increase the odds and promise for your success as a producer is to have multiple irons in the fire. Create multiple streams of income and opportunities for yourself! Don’t ever put all of your eggs in one basket.  Over the years, this is the most valuable thing I have learned to keep my business healthy and stable. Here’s my new spin on an old saying… “Plant Many Seeds, but DON’T watch them grow!” Instead, plant as many seeds as possible, then, trust mother nature. Trust that as you keep hustlin, keep building your opportunities and network, the fruits of your labor will come full circle and you can reap the rewards. Want to become e a badass producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and more? Sign up to get on the waitlist for my new course - Home Studio Boss. Grab Your Midi Voice Controller here: https://www.producelikeaboss.com/vochlea Sign up for my FREE training here to learn how to produce your own music: https://www.producelikeaboss.com//ready Join the Home Studio Boss Waitlist here: https://www.producelikeaboss.com/waitlist https://www.producelikeaboss.com/VIPwaitlist
This is Part 2 of the Series: "The Slight Edge - Stop Trying to “Make It”, Quantum Leaps are BS" I’m rereading one of my favorite books “The Slight Edge” right now, which is about how it’s actually the little things we do everyday that contribute to our success, not HUGE quantum leaps. In other words, there’s no overnight success. 💪⚡️ In this episode, I break down the habits I needed to form to get to the point where I am today, what my daily routine was while building my production business, and then I give some insight into how I operate now to stay on top of two businesses and continue to produce! 🎧 The music business is growing and changing and there has never been a better time to get in and make money with your music. I am working on a new advanced course for you right now, as well as a mentorship program, and I am soooo excited to share it with you in the coming months. 💜 My Free Series: Start Producing Your Song Today in 3 SIMPLE Steps - https://www.producelikeaboss.com/ready The Slight Edge (Turning Simple Decisions into Massive Success and Happiness) - https://amzn.to/39CJNLG Sponsor - Vochlea: https://www.producelikeaboss.com/vochlea Home Studio Boss Waitlist: www.producelikeaboss.com/waitlist Home Studio Boss VIP Waitlist: https://www.producelikeaboss.com/VIPwaitlist
In this episode I talk about a few lightbulb moments I’ve had over the years that have had a lasting impact on my life. One of the biggest epiphanies was sparked by reading a book called The Slight Edge, and it taught me that “quantum leaps are bullsh*t.” 😆 We can score the big wins, they are out there. But, after really coming to terms that what it takes to get there is actually the small steps and consistent work we put in everyday, I made some choices and changes and started to get results. I started to make money with my music, and I started my business. 💪 The answer to getting those big wins is not “prepared meets opportunity”. It’s “being prepared”. Period. This is how you create opportunity! My Free Series: Start Producing Your Song Today in 3 SIMPLE Steps The Slight Edge (Turning Simple Decisions into Massive Success and Happiness)  Sponsor - Vochlea: https://www.producelikeaboss.com/vochlea Home Studio Boss Waitlist: www.producelikeaboss.com/waitlist Last but not least, consider leaving a 5 Star review and be entered to win a free consultation with me! 😍
In today’s episode you are going to get a hilarious and wild story about something that I went and challenged myself with a few months ago! 🙈🙊 This experience was so wacky and funny that I really don’t want to spoil it in the notes here, but what I will say is that I came away from it with a powerful lesson and reminder: In life, we are going to fall, we are going to fail, we are going to have to face fears and challenges… and no matter the outcome, the real success is SHOWING UP!! Just by showing up in life, following your heart, facing your fears, saying "I can" when you think you can't, and openly experiencing the journey - you’ve won. You've made it. 🏆💯 Here is my free S.I.M.P.L.E Training I mentioned in the intro!
Have you ever found yourself trying to hang with producers in the studio, feelin’ all cool 😎 like you know what you’re doin, and then all of the sudden you realize everyone around you is talking like they are from another planet? 👽 Saying words like "comping, flying, overdubs, boomy, airy, ADSR, EQ, sibilance"… Well if you’re anything like me, you know what I'm talking about. 😛 In this episode, I go in-depth and break down a ton of terms you will find not only in the studio 🎧, but in your DAW 🖥 too (Digital Audio Workstation). I even get in there 🎙🎶 with some very specific examples of EQ 🎚 to show what the sound differences actually sound like! And of course here is my gift to you, a Quick Guide to Producer’s Lingo, so you can ride off into the sunset of ✨☁️Producer Dreamland☁️✨ and totally know what's up!
Carmel Helene is a total ROCKSTAR! 🌟 Carmel started “From Voice Memo 2 Demo” less than 8 months ago and has already landed two songs with a major library, AND people are hitting her up left and right for production projects! Kris and Carmel talk about the ups and downs of trying to learn how to become a producer when you are starting out as a female singer-songwriter not knowing a thing about the production world. Then, Carmel goes deep into why Kris’s course “From Voice Memo 2 Demo” has changed the game for her. How she was finally able to learn to do what she has dreamt of doing for so long. She talks about the freedom and empowerment she feels by having these skills under her belt, how Kris is such a fun and simple yet captivating teacher, and the best part… that it's only just the beginning for her! FREE WORKSHOP: Songwriters Guide to Producing the S.I.M.P.L.E Way You can find Carmel on Instagram @carmelhelene and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/carmelmusic
Setting up your first home studio can feel scary and overwhelming… am I right? Well, I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be overwhelming OR a multi thousand dollar investment. ❤️ If you’ve been putting off building your home studio, there really are just a few things you need to get started and never look back! If I can do it with just a few hundred dollars collecting used gear, so can you! These days it’s no longer a luxury to record from home, it’s a necessity. If you want to maximize your opportunities in the industry you must be able to record yourself.  This isn’t just for my producers out there, this is for my singers, instrumentalists, songwriters, ya’ll, now is the time to become a TRIPLE THREAT! 💪💪💪 So here is the breakdown: You’ll need a computer, a microphone, an audio interface, MIDI controller, studio headphones, and ideally some studio monitors as well (aka studio speakers - you can even save this one for later). I go over all of the gear details of what I've used, and what I like, and even direct you to my free home studio starter kit guide in this episode. 😄 And last but definitely not least, here is my FREE Home Studio Starter Kit!
If you’re an artist, I’m going to assume you’ve been hit by a little thing called Blank Page Syndrome. You know, that dreary beginning stages of staring at a blank page before the songwriting begins. The options are limitless. Do you write a love song, or a party song, do you start with a loop, or build a kit, or track guitars first and the list goes on and on 🤔 The fact that you can start anywhere is honestly too much to handle.  Especially if you have perfectionism lingering around and you want everything to be perfect straight out the gate---which, spoiler alert, isn’t how great art is made.  Have you ever heard the saying the best writers are re-writers? This is called decision fatigue. By having too many options we often get overwhelmed and are therefore not able to gain clarity on our main objective. It's said the average person makes 35,000 decisions every day! 😖 Today I’m going to share how having (and using!) boundaries will actually create freedom (yes, freedom) as a producer 💪 🤩 
Have you ever had someone approach you and ask you to sing on a track, do a mix, or produce their song? You might be familiar with the excitement that comes with it until they ask the dreaded question, “What do you charge?”. And then you’re TORN, because you LOVE making music and helping people 😍 but on the other hand… time ain’t cheap y’all! 💁‍♀️ Maybe you haven’t charged anyone for your service before, and then you’re expected to pull a number out of a hat that’s fair, but also values your skills, and… now you’re uncertain. And that makes clients uncertain about you. But that’s not going to be you! 😤 Whether you’re ready to start charging, you’ve been in business for a while, or you’re just honing your skills for the moment, you can learn the things you need to know to create the most success for your business! 👊 Get the scoop right here in this week’s podcast and don’t be caught off guard when it’s time to shine! Want more info on how to make money from your home studio?? Click here!
Happy New Year friends, and welcome to 2021! 🥳 After the hot dumpster fire that was 2020, I think we can all agree, this year we’ve gotta come back stronger, more determined, and with more 🔥 FIYA 🔥 than ever! Just like it’s a new year, there’s TONS of new ways to make money in the music industry. With a little digging, you can uncover so many streams of income it’ll make your head spin! 🥴  And take it from me, I’ve been doing this for a while; I started as a session singer, then a topliner, then when I got my producing chops up, I was making demos for songwriters, producing full songs for clients, and people were paying me left and right for it all! But these aren’t the only ways! In fact, that’s just scratching the surface 😏 In today’s podcast, I talk about what it takes to make a living from your passion for music, and all the wonderful ways you can do it!!! And as promised, here's that link for anyone who wants to start making money from their home studio! https://www.producelikeaboss.com/makemoney
Recently I caught myself saying the words “take this short cut” while putting together a training and almost spit my coffee out on my keyboard because, if you know me at all, I don’t believe in shortcuts.  In fact, I even have an episode on this podcast called “There are no shortcuts!” (Go check it out if you haven’t! 👀) So of course I got to thinking about what I actually meant to say instead of “shortcut”, and I came up with the term “fast track”: now you’re probably thinking, “Kris what’s the difference? They’re pretty much the same thing!” 🤔 Well here it is: shortcuts are for lazy, hopeful people 😖, and fast tracks are for the go-getters and action-takers 💪 🤩 The people looking for shortcuts are looking for quantum leaps, but the people looking for fast tracks are just trying to cut out all the noise and useless info they don’t need. They are efficient. Don’t buy it yet? Listen to my explanation in this week’s episode 😏 Want me to be your mentor?  Apply here to see if we're a good fit: http://www.producelikeaboss.com/workwithme
If you're treating your music like a business, you HAVE to have an email list.  I wish I knew this years ago, but I’m glad I’m catching up with the times now! Email is an amazing way to communicate with your community and provide value….AND if you take care of your people, they will take care of you!  Did you know that if you have an engaged email list, you’re set up to make $1 per person (or MORE) on that list per month? That means 1000 fans = $1000, 2,000 fans, = $2,000 and so on!! Cue Cheryl Engelhardt: she's an independent composer/songwriter/performer with a background in science 🔬, which led to her testing hundreds of emails and comparing the data, so that YOU don't have to! She's brilliant, and such a vibrant character! Her story is both inspiring and EYE opening 👀🙌 She ALSO has a 5-day Challenge that starts December 1st, but if you're listening later, don't worry! You can take her FREE training here! http://inthekey.co/boss 
In this episode, I sit down with Steven Slate, who co-founded Slate Digital: a GIANT in the audio world, with plugins, sample packs, gear, classes, and so much more! I use their plugins ALL THE TIME, and you might have seen the Slate VMS-1 in some of my videos; it's one of my favorite mics! So needless to say, when Slate reached out to me and told me they loved what I was teaching,  I was DYING with excitement!  I may be fangirling a little bit as well ;) As it turns out, Steven and I have a common goal: we both want to make it as easy as possible for songwriters to make music on their own terms...AND less scary! Steven does this by creating the best plugins, equipment, samples, etc. he can and making it affordable, and I do this by teaching people how to use those tools to make the music that's in their hearts! Two different approaches with the same end goal: to get YOU to be your own producer! Are you ready to learn how to produce your own music so you can create more opportunities in the new music business and skyrocket your career? Head over to the link below to get started 👇🏻 https://www.producelikeaboss.com/producelikeabosscourses
Have you ever caught yourself ‘white-knuckling’ your way through life trying to make things happen a certain way? 😤 Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Especially in the music biz. I used to think the only way for me to ‘make it’ was to get a major pub deal or record deal, and if I wasn’t “Beyonce Big” then I had failed. Boy was I wrong! Do you know how much money is floating around for creatives to make money outside of the “music industry”? Truth is, I just wanted to make a great living with my music, and I wanted to make an impact.  And once I realized that I didn’t need to define the how or what was going to get me there, I discovered a whole new world... And that world was music production and custom songwriting. What started off as a necessity because I couldn’t afford to hire producers soon became an obsession and a passion 😍 Learning how to produce opened doors I could have never imagined. It created opportunities I could have only dreamed of. I just think to myself now, imagine if I would have INSISTED that a “record deal” or “pub deal” would be my ONLY path to success. CRAZY. We’ve all heard the saying, “you make plans, and God laughs…”  I imagine him saying something like “those are your dreams?! That’s cute kid….hold my beer” 😂 🍺 Once I learned how to produce, here’s just a few things that happened: I started producing my own demos, which led to getting songs cut with artists. One I got pretty good at that, other songwriters started hiring me to do their demos so they could pitch their songs to other artists I was able to turn this "demo business" into a full time income. I even had several publishing companies in Nashville who used me as their resident "track girl" I started doing remote session work as a vocalist and a songwriter. This was additional income to the demo work and became even more profitable Artists started asking me to produce their albums I started getting film/TV placements I grew my business to six figures Now I’m helping other artist/songwriters learn how to produce and record so they can do the same! In this episode I tell you a little bit more about my back story, what prompted my decision to go full time with my music, and how learning to produce has changed my life. P.S. If you're interested in learning to produce your own music, check out this FREE training! 👀  
I’m SO excited to bring on the new guest in this episode!!! 😊 This is a personal friend of mine, and an absolute GENIUS in the music industry when it comes to marketing yourself, growing a fan base, and presenting your best self to the world. He’s the former manager of Taylor Swift (😱 ),  the host of the podcast Music Industry Blueprint, a co-author of the book $150,000 Music Degree, and a consultant on growing artist fan bases. Basically, if you want to know how to get your music HEARD, Rick Barker is your guy! 🤩 Chatting with Rick is always a treat, because he drops truth bombs EVERYWHERE! 💣💥 In this episode we talk about having the right mentality, the right and wrong ways to engage your fans, and what it takes to get noticed in the modern music scene. With 25 years of experience in the 🎶 business, he’s just about seen it all, so let’s all learn a thing or two from my brilliant friend, Rick Barker! Want to get a FREE training with Rick? Sign up for a LIVE session with the legend himself, where he will teach you 5 Keys To Breakthrough with Your Music, So You can Finally Get Paid! http://rickbarker.com/boss  And of course, you can learn how to produce your own music in this FREE workshop! https://www.producelikeaboss.com/fm2d-ewoi
Today I'm bringing you inside the mind of a dear friend of mine, who happens to be an absolute badass producer in the sync world: Mike Genato! With over 20 years in the industry, Mike has been a record producer, composer, and sound designer, to audio creative director, music supervisor, music editor and record label owner. With clients ranging from Lexus, Infiniti, Nissan, Nike, Adidas, and Mountain Dew; to HBO, SYFY, MTV, Netflix, Disney and BET; Mike has been CRUSHING it in the sync world since 1998. Today, Mike splits his time running an original music and licensing boutique called RVRSPLAY, and working as a music editor for Netflix. He is also an educator, helping the next generation of producers and composers navigate the world of sync music. Learn how to produce your own music with this FREE workshop!  https://www.producelikeaboss.com/fm2d-ewoi
I've had so many people in my life, even some producer friends, EVEN BOYFRIENDS say I'd never be a "real" producer. They told me to just stick to what I was good at, songwriting. If I had listened to them, if I had given in and believed them, I would never have had the confidence to put my own music out there and see what I could be for myself! The truth is, we have to stop letting other people’s opinions define us. Most of the time, these producers aren't really talking about you, they're projecting their own insecurities on you to feel better about themselves. So don't take it personally, and most importantly, KEEP WORKING! In this episode I talk about how you can push through the fear of caring what these other ‘producers’ think! You can do it, and I believe in you 🧡 Want to learn how to produce your own music? Check out this FREE training! https://www.producelikeaboss.com/fm2d-ewoi
As musicians, we often think that the path to success is simple; we just have to be better than the other person, better than the other people in line, and better then the rest of the choices, and we'll make it. But the truth, though it's uncomfortable, is that the less-talented guitar player is going to get hired for the session sometimes, and the less-talented vocalist will get that cut. The thing that separates you from the crowd isn't always going to be talent. Being good at your craft is a prerequisite nowadays, and the way to get ahead is to put yourself out there effectively, and take control of the business that is YOU.  The people hiring musicians for remote session don't want an artist who needs their hand held to send them .wav files, and they won't sign a contract with someone who doesn't know what a PRO is. They're going to choose the musician who has their act together! To be successful musicians, we need to OWN our business, and treat it like one! Learn what's going on behind the scenes, market yourself effectively, and know how the industry works. Sometimes we think having talent is enough, but talent is just a stepladder on the mountain of success.  Learn how to produce your own music in this FREE workshop! --->>> https://www.producelikeaboss.com/fm2d-ewoi
It starts like any other story: Girl meets boy. Girl writes song about tortillas. Girl gets invited to perform at a huge music festival. Right?? 🤔  Ok so maybe it's not the most relatable story for you now, but the thing is that could be. I never thought a song about any kind of food would land me in one of the most prestigious music festivals in the world, South By Southwest.  But it didn't happen because I fit in with all the other musicians attending and performing at the festival, it was because I STOOD OUT.  Take a listen to the journey of a song from creation to success, and you'll see why they say “the riches are in the niches!” 🎧 🎼 Want to learn HOW to produce your music WITHOUT all the techy talk? Sign up for my free workshop here: https://www.producelikeaboss.com/fm2d-ewoi
Hey producers and producers-in-the-making, You ever feel like you’re frustrated with where you’re at, maybe even a little stuck? Perhaps you’re a busy body (like me) but lately you feel like you’ve been standing still, even though you’re busier than ever!  Even though we've all been reassured that feeling stuck is normal, it's more than that: it's part of the process to get from where you are to where you want to be.  Maybe I can reframe things for you: instead of being stuck, you might just be the rubber band in a slingshot, feeling like you're going nowhere, or maybe even backward, but if you stick with it, BAM! Like a slingshot, you'll shoot forward as a result.  You might be in a place where all you need is a little push or something to set you up to launch.  Check out this free resource, and see if it can help you get moving again! https://www.producelikeaboss.com/freelooptutorial Want to learn HOW to produce your music WITHOUT all the techy talk? Sign up for my free workshop here: https://www.producelikeaboss.com/fm2d-ewoi
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