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 pro...
Sep 20, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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 ...
Sep 13, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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 beca...
Sep 06, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 t...
Jul 26, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
We've all been there; we've all had days where the creativity fountain seems to stop flowing, and good ideas avoid us like the plague. But what if this was something you could control? Is it possible to keep the fountain on all the time? Pro songwriters know that inspiration is the result of action ; not the other way around. When you start working on something without knowing where it's heading, ideas start to pop up and say "Hey! Try me!". If you never look for them, you'll never find them! On...
Jul 19, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, I share my take on using pre-made loops in your own original music. Since the evolution of hip hop, producers have been taking pre-recorded music and ‘sampling’ it to make new music. Anything from taking the original sample of the music and adding drums and bass, to ‘flipping’ it and completely repurposing it to something unrecognizable. So... is it actually better to make your own sounds from scratch, so that you can be truly original? Not necessarily! Most people don't care if...
Jul 12, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This episode is for the singers out there. Do you ever wonder what gives an artist that “star power”? What distinguishes a great vocal from a good vocal? What’s the difference between the demo singer and the artist? In this episode, I talk about falling in love with the voice you've got... and what exactly that means! Sometimes the work calls for a solo artist, and other times it calls for a demo singer; there's nothing wrong with either! But do you know how to fill those shoes? Want to learn HO...
Jul 05, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 17
We've all heard the stories about how hard it is to make money as a musician; living in cars, working in restaurants while your songwriting dreams sit on a shelf. Well here's some good news: your story can be different. In this episode, I interview one of my students from the course, Eryn Michel. Using the newfound skills she gained from the Voice Memo 2 Demo online course, she was able to hone her craft, discover new opportunities, and MONETIZE in 3 months! Listen to Eryn talk about her life be...
Jun 08, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode I interview Michael Walker from Modern Musician, and host of the annual “Success with Music Conference”. Michael shares his story on how he and his band went from living in their cars, to touring with their favorite band and playing selling 24,000 albums in 6 months and reaching #2 on the iTunes Alternative Charts! Michael also takes us behind the scenes of his company Modern Musician where he’s helping tons of artists create a lasting career in the music industry by providing th...
May 24, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Are you an artist getting ready to release your music into the world and not sure where to start when planning your release? In this episode, I interview Bree Noble from Female Entrepreneur Musician. We talk about strategy and the long game of releasing an album, or series of singles. Here’s the link to the LIVE training we’ll be doing this Wednesday, May 6 @ 6 PM Central/ 7 PM Eastern / 4 PM Pacific. https://release.breenoble.com/boss There are 8 big pieces of the puzzle or focus areas that det...
May 03, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode I cover: the correlation between work & luck some myths about how success comes about how to prepare for the life you want the magic secret to success (spoiler alert: there isn’t one!) Here's the book I'm raving about : "Do the Work"- Steven Pressfield https://www.amazon.com/Do-Work-Overcome-Resistance-Your/dp/1936891379/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1587912905&sr=8-1 Want to learn HOW to produce your music WITHOUT all the techy talk? Sign up for my free wor...
Apr 26, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This episode is all about why I don’t charge by the hour. I go on a bit of a rant keeping it 100% real. I talked about: -specific situations in the industry where hourly rates aren’t actually cheaper for the consumer -why time spent does not always equate to the value of service provided -when it MIGHT be acceptable to charge hourly 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 ** Learn how to pro...
Apr 19, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
If you’re ready to start making money from your home studio there is no better time than now. Right now we’re in the middle of a global pandemic. People are losing their jobs left and right, including the gigging musicians and my heart aches for them. But you know who’s still surviving? Studio musicians that can engineer themselves. If you can record yourself, you can make a living. If I can do it, you can do it! In this episode I cover: the mindset change I had to have after moving to Nashville...
Apr 12, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Wondering how to take your songwriting or production to a 'competitive' level? How much are you listening to modern music and using reference tracks? Let's discuss!! Grab your FREE copy of the Producer's Toolbelt here: https://www.producelikeaboss.com/producertoolbelt 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 ** Learn how to produce the EASY way and turn your home studio skills into cold.hard....
Mar 29, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 10
I’ve noticed a common misconception in the community lately among songwriters and artists who believe that co-writing a track with their producer is a tool of leverage for negotiating the price down. In this episode, we’re going to talk about why that couldn’t be further from the truth. https://www.producelikeaboss.com/producertoolbelt 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 ** Learn how to ...
Feb 23, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Whether you're looking to save money on demos, or you're an artist releasing your own music or trying to break into sync licensing world, learning how to produce or simply record yourself can benefit you TREMENDOUSLY as a songwriter! Also....I'd love to hear from you!! 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 ** Learn how to produce the EASY way and turn your home studio skills into cold.hard...
Feb 16, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this podcast, I interview Mike Meiers from Songwriting For Guitar. In order to get killer sounding guitars, you need to understand different playing styles, voicings, and much more! Not only while recording, but playing live too! Use this link to get 15% off his course "Songwriting For Guitar": https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/offers/uCA95FjF?coupon_code=PRODUCELIKEABOSS15 Want to learn HOW to produce your music WITHOUT all the techy talk? Sign up for my free workshop here: https://www.pr...
Feb 11, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Are you feeling a bit discouraged with your music? Feeling like maybe you’re just not getting the right opportunities? In this episode, I talk about why YOUR MUSIC IS NOT ALWAYS YOUR RESUME and some of the tools you need to get ahead if you want to build a business as a producer, artist or songwriter! https://www.producelikeaboss.com/ 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 ** Learn how to p...
Jan 26, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 6
How to Make Money From Your Home Studio So many people think you're either BEYONCE big or you're BROKE as an artist. Fortunately for us indies, that couldn't be further from the truth! In this episode, I'm going to teach you how to make money from your home studio, even if you're just starting out and even if you don't have fancy gear! Don't forget to grab your FREE copy of the PDF "5 Ways to Make Money From Your Home Studio" https://www.producelikeaboss.com/howtomakemoneyfromyourhomestudio Want...
Jan 19, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Have you ever sat down to create a track and gotten totally lost, looking up at the screen to hieroglyphics, asking yourself...where the hell am I and what am I trying to do here exactly? Omg, this used to happen to me ALL THE TIME. In this episode I talk about how to SEE your production FIRST, so you can save time and get your music out of your head FASTER! Don't forget to grab a FREE copy of the Producer Toolbelt here : https://www.producelikeaboss.com/producertoolbelt Much Love Xo Kris Bradle...
Jan 12, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
It is understandable that as musicians we want to get our music out into the world. We want to connect with an audience or a market that really resonates with what we’re doing. So many musicians are inquiring about opportunities for their music, especially when it comes to Film/TV placements. Here’s the thing though. Their music, most times, is NOT ready to pitch. Make sure you're ready for opportunities when they present themselves by following these steps. And remember, Don't knock until you b...
Jan 05, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Perfectionism is procrastination disguised as productivity. Don't let the myth of "one day when I finally have the gear...." stop you from taking action now with your music! **Please forgive the kitty cat podcast bomb at 2:31 :) Want to build your home studio and not sure WHERE to start ? Download my FREE PDF guide The Home Studio Starter Kit here : https://www.producelikeaboss.com/homestudiostarterkit Already up and running with your studio and want some boss tools to take you to the next level...
Dec 29, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the first episode of Produce Like a Boss! In this episode, I talk about the juggling act of writing, performing AND producing your own music! Doing ALL the things at once can be a bit overwhelming when you're wearing multiple hats, especially when you’re still developing and mastering those skills separately, but it doesn’t have to be. In this video, I talk about how you CAN do ALL the things without losing your mind. Links: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Better-Lyrics-Pat-Pattison/dp...
Dec 16, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
