Custom songwriting businesses are HUGE right now and popping up everywhere! This simply means that you write a song for somebody for a special occasion. Could be a birthday, wedding, anniversary, you name it. I sat down with a new friend of mine Leo Saunders who is the CEO of TuneRiver and talked to him about his custom songwriting company. In this interview, you’ll learn about how his artists are compensated, how much he pays, and his collaboration process! Tuneriver.com Email Leo @ : leo@tuner...
Oct 17, 2021•40 min
In today’s episode, I sit down with the chief of music for Epidemic Sound, Niklas Brantberg. Epidemic Sound, the market-leading platform for restriction-free music, is headquartered in Stockholm, heard around the globe, and on a mission to soundtrack the world. The company has democratized access to music for storytellers. Its innovative digital rights model paves the way for creators - everyone from YouTubers to small businesses to the world’s largest brands - to use restriction-free music to t...
Oct 10, 2021•49 min
What Kind of Producer Are YOU? What is a producer anyway?! This is a term whose definition has expanded tremendously over the past two decades. As technology has evolved, the roles in a creative team have too! The days of studio engineers wearing white lab coats and being the only ones allowed to touch the equipment are looooonng gone, and for good. As the limits on those roles have lifted, the concept of what a producer is and does has become more and more up to the individual. Does that have y...
Aug 08, 2021•17 min
Are you like just about every artist ever? Do you sometimes wonder why you do this thing, and if it’s really what you want to do for a living? 💰 The intersection of Art Ave. and Commerce Dr. is a busy one, and sometimes the signals just aiiiin’t telling us when it’s safe to cross. 🚷🚦🚸 Let’s have a chat about it! In this episode I share an interview I did with Alise Koa from the Musicians Secrets Podcast. We discuss how to turn music production into a career, as well as how to start thinking ...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min
In today’s episode, I sit down with Tik Tok Expert and Coach, Robbin Marx, to discuss how you can grow your brand and your business as a musician on Tik Tok! Links: You can find Robin Mar here: https://www.instagram.com/robbinmarx/ 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 ** Learn how to prod...
Jul 18, 2021•46 min
In this episode, I sit down with the CEO of Studio Linked Evin Groves. We chat about his journey from music producer to software developer, his new plugin “STUDIO” by Studio Linked, and we discuss when it’s ok to use melodic loops. You can find Studio Linked here: https://www.studiolinked.com/ 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.pr...
Jul 11, 2021•36 min
In this episode, I chat with one of my students Derick Sebastian as he shares his journey from performing ukelele extraordinaire, to learning how to produce during the pandemic, which led to getting his music picked up by a major music library and an online business as a session player! You can find Derick Sebastian here: https://www.dericksebastian.com/ 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? ...
Jul 04, 2021•31 min
Gabe Schillinger is a music producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in hip hop like Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Too Short. His music production business is called Legion Beats, and in addition to that, he also teaches entrepreneurs in music and other industries how to grow and scale their businesses! In this episode, we discuss Gabe’s transition from the ‘industry game’ to becoming not a 6, but a 7 figure producer, and it all started with leasing beats!!! We also talk about th...
Jun 20, 2021•45 min
Are you having a blast learning all the new skills and making music that sounds pro? I hope so, cause that’s why we do all this! But we also want you to be able to turn that into a successful business if that’s what you want to do! On today’s episode, I’m excited to share with you a success story with one of our first students. Johnny Walker is now leasing his instrumentals, guitar tracks, and beats online after taking “From Voice Memo 2 Demo” and “How to Make Money From Your Home Studio”. Join ...
Jun 13, 2021•35 min
Have you ever been “in the flow”, spouting ideas in your DAW as fast as you can record them? Feels great, right? But then maybe you heard a sound in your head that would be awesome, and the next thing you know, it’s 45 minutes of messing with your synth later, the flow has slowed to a bare trickle, and your muse has packed up and left for a cooler party somewhere down the street… If that sounds familiar, then you’ve got to hear today’s episode! Today, I am sooooo excited to have Dean Palya from ...
Jun 06, 2021•50 min
In this episode, I talk about developing a strategy to be a BOSS 💪 at sound selection, and how to avoid the “is this the right snare? What about that one???” rabbit hole! Having all the hot sounds and plugins is fun, but how do we keep our focus on the music and flow when it comes to the digital playground of sound libraries? In this episode, you’ll learn my 3 simple steps to set yourself up for sound selection success! 🏆🙌 Are you ready to learn how to produce your own music so you can create...
May 23, 2021•12 min
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about what skills you need to run a production company. A production company is a company that allows you to provide services as a music producer. This can increase your opportunities and revenue as a musician and can be a GODSEND if you’re tired of being put in a box as an artist! 🤩 Dive in to hear 5 skills you need to build your production company today! Links mentioned in today’s show: http://www.producelikeaboss.com/workwithme https://www.producelikea...
May 16, 2021•17 min
Today I’m sharing some of the wisest words I’ve ever encountered from one of my first energy healers back in the day... “By the time you ARRIVE, you'll feel like you BELONG ... ” Truer words have never been spoken and it took me years to realize what it actually meant! In this episode, you’ll learn Why making dreams big and unachievable pushes them away When you do the work, opportunities are the results The difference between a DO-it Dreamer and a Doh-Doh Dreamer How to get noticed in a noisy m...
May 09, 2021•12 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, I chat with one of my amazing students Dano! Dano shares her journey from classically trained OPERA singer to fronting a rock band, and how she finally broke out of a long hiatus from music after several years. We also talk music production, how she got started with Produce Like a Boss, as well as some sweet wins she’s gotten since taking From Voice Memo to Demo! You can find Dano at IG @danoladybegood Ready to learn HOW to produce? Click here Grab your vochlea dubler (voice to ...
May 02, 2021•19 min•Ep. 42
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...
Apr 26, 2021•11 min•Season 41Ep. 2
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, a...
Apr 11, 2021•15 min•Season 40Ep. 2
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. ...
Apr 04, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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 sho...
Feb 28, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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 D...
Feb 23, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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 ch...
Feb 14, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 36
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...
Feb 07, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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 wan...
Jan 24, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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 s...
Jan 10, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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, t...
Jan 03, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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 th...
Dec 06, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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 En...
Nov 29, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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 commo...
Nov 08, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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 m...
Nov 01, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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...
Oct 18, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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 th...
Sep 27, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 24
