Modern Producer Secrets: Recent Episodes
Music Producers Alliance, Cameron Bashaw
Have you found yourself questioning what it takes to make it in the music industry? Does it feel like there is some secret successful producers know that you don’t? This is the Modern Producer Secrets Podcast. Through interviews and candid conversations, we show you how to apply the principles of business, mindset, and personal development to create real, sustainable success from the inside out. This podcast is hosted by Cameron Bashaw and brought to you by the Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to emerging producers and composers.
Join Adam Reifsteck as he chats with Andy Gesner, the founder of HIP Video Promo, about his incredible 25-year journey in music promotion. Andy shares how his love for music began with The Beatles’ legendary Ed Sullivan performance, his early days as a musician, and the moment that led him to start his own music video promotion company. From working on Johnny Cash’s iconic Hurt video to helping indie artists find their audience in the digital age, Andy offers valuable insights on making standout music videos, building a strong artist brand, and avoiding common career mistakes. Whether you're a musician, producer, or just passionate about the music industry, this episode is packed with must-know tips for navigating today’s ever-changing music landscape.
Adam Reifsteck dives into the key strategies for creating, pricing, and positioning your offers as a music producer. You will learn how to identify your ideal client, structure a value ladder, and craft irresistible offers that align with your clients’ needs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced producer looking to scale your studio business, this episode will give you the tools to increase your income and impact.
In this episode of Modern Producers Secrets, host Adam Reifsteck delivers a comprehensive framework for selling high-ticket music production services. Emphasizing the importance of understanding your client’s goals and challenges, Adam shares actionable tips on how to ask the right questions, handle objections, and close deals effectively. Whether you're a seasoned producer or just starting out, this episode equips you with the mindset and strategies to build trust and create mutually beneficial relationships with artists while driving your business forward.
Adam Reifsteck interviews Katerina Panopoulou--a singer turned business coach for creatives--in this episode of Modern Producers Secrets. Katerina delves into her process of helping artists and music producers build sustainable careers by combining the right business strategies with mindset. She also emphasizes that success requires a willingness to invest in personal and professional growth. She shares tips on networking authentically and managing time effectively as a creative entrepreneur.
With the holiday season fast approaching and new year right around the corner, you may be assessing the current state of your music business. Perhaps you are trying to figure out how to get more production clients, considering a pivot, or even facing a bit of burnout. Regardless of your current situation, this episode out of our podcast archives is just the inspiration you need to close out the year on a high note while setting yourself up for success in 2025.
In this episode of Modern Producer Secrets, host Adam Reifsteck sits down with composer and producer Marcus "DaFingaz" Manderson to discuss his inspiring journey from playing piano and organ in church to working in music production for media. Marcus shares how the pandemic shifted his focus towards sync licensing, leading him to success in creating music for TV, film, and even movie trailers. He also offers insights into his educational background at James Madison University and Full Sail, how his day job at National Geographic influences his approach to music production, and how he balances the demands of a full-time career with his music projects. Listeners will learn about Marcus’s creative process, the importance of building a music catalog, and his advice on entering the sync space, including the significance of community and support. Marcus highlights his recent projects, including creating music for a Disneyland theme park attraction, and discusses trends in the industry, like the growing demand for vocal music in sync licensing.
In this episode of Modern Producer Secrets, host Adam Reifsteck sits down with Grammy-nominated mix engineer, radio producer, and educator Mary Mazurek to explore her fascinating journey in the audio industry. Mary shares how she went from humble beginnings as a studio assistant to becoming a trailblazer in a male-dominated field, offering candid insights into the challenges of gender bias and the importance of perseverance. She reveals how chance opportunities and a passion for both music and science shaped her career, from assisting on major recording sessions to teaching the next generation of audio professionals. The episode dives into practical advice on navigating the audio freelance world, setting fair rates, and adapting to technological advancements like immersive sound formats. Listeners will learn how Mary’s commitment to lifelong learning and her openness to unexpected paths helped her craft a successful and sustainable career in music production.
In this episode of Modern Producer Secrets, Adam Reifsteck and Chris Budd discuss balancing personal artistic projects with client work and the challenges of staying relevant in a rapidly evolving industry.
Adam Reifsteck sits down with Peter Bladh, a seasoned music producer from Sweden, to delve into the dynamic and rapidly evolving music industry. They share strategies for building an online personal brand that attracts and retaining clients.
In this episode of Modern Producer Secrets, Adam Reifsteck sits down with composer Caleb Swift to delve into the intricacies of building a successful career in composing for TV and film.
A pivotal moment in Caleb's career was his association with Gargantuan Music, where his music was utilized in an ad for the largest crime-show crossover event of the year, the BBC Network Prime-Time Event "Casualty/Holby City". He discusses the importance of feedback from publishers and how it helped him refine his craft. This experience underscored the value of perseverance and continuous improvement in achieving success.
Caleb also emphasizes the significance of building relationships with publishers and providing value to them, rather than directly approaching music supervisors. He likens this to forming trusted vendor relationships in any business. This approach helped him secure opportunities with top-tier publishers like Really Slow Motion Trailer Music, Hypersonic, and JDM, further elevating his career.
Throughout the interview, Caleb highlights the competitive nature of the industry and the high standards required to succeed. He advises aspiring composers to focus on honing their craft, taking feedback constructively, and building strong professional relationships to navigate the complex landscape of music production for TV and film.
Listeners will find Caleb's insights and experiences invaluable, providing a realistic and practical roadmap for anyone looking to transition from a side hustle to a sustainable career in production music.
Producer & Host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Adam Reifsteck
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Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Jacaranda - Duck the Bass
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
If you’re struggling to make the money you want in your music production business, have you ever considered that the reason you’re not getting the sales you want is…you’re selling the wrong thing? Maybe it sounds crazy, but this is one of the biggest mistakes we see struggling music producers make!
They’re so focused on what they WANT to sell, and what they THINK their audience needs, they create offers that completely miss the mark ...And they don’t sell – because people don’t want them.
The fact of the matter is, even if YOU know your sample pack or production service is the best thing that’s happened to the world since indoor plumbing ...if your people don’t clearly see the transformation and VALUE it offers – AND desire the hell out of it …it’s like you’re trying to make money selling empty brown paper bags.
No one’s gonna buy – because they can’t see “what’s in it for them.” So how CAN you cut through all the confusion and noise, figure out what people really want, and create an irresistible offer that actually sells?
In this episode, Cameron and Adam uncover creative ways to leverage your zone of genius so that you can get consistent and high-paying projects with better artists.
Whether you are an up-and-coming producer or an established professional, our unrivaled mastermind community of like-minded music entrepreneurs can help you elevate your brand online so you can consistently attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for your production services. Go to modernproducermastermind.com and become a member today!
Hosts: Cameron Bashaw and Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Adam Reifsteck
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Are you tired of seeing ads for business coaching programs promising you your dreams are right around the corner if you just follow their secret success formula? It can seem like snake oil is everywhere, from Amazon drop shipping to building your own empire as a sample-pack-fueled startup. Cameron dives into the brutal reality behind these programs, exposing the cold, hard truth as to why some people see success while others don’t. If you have a dream that seems out of reach, and the light at the end of the tunnel is fading, you won't want to miss this episode.
Resources:* 9 Confirmation Bias Fallacy Examples In Everyday Life (developgoodhabits.com) * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time! * MailChimp – email marketing done easy.
Whether you are an up-and-coming producer or an established professional, our unrivaled mastermind community of like-minded music entrepreneurs can help you elevate your brand online so you can consistently attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for your production services. Go to modernproducermastermind.com and become a member today!
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Does it seem like there’s never been a more challenging time to “get into” the music industry? We live in a world that makes everything accessible and easy to hop into but simultaneously impossible to compete with. New technologies are taking our jobs, and our audiences are constantly dropping the last shiny object for whatever new shiny object comes out. If you’re ready to pierce the veil and cut through the noise, Cameron gets deep in this episode. He shares life lessons from his personal experiences and gets to the core of why it is essential to define and hold onto your core purpose.
Resources:* Episode 16: Ikigai (How to Find Your Brand Identity) * Episode 3: Will You Take Control? * Punishment?! HA! - SmashweRx (youtube) * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time! * MailChimp – email marketing done easy.
Whether you are an up-and-coming producer or an established professional, our unrivaled mastermind community of like-minded music entrepreneurs can help you elevate your brand online so you can consistently attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for your production services. Head over to modernproducermastermind.com and become a member today!
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Do you have big dreams for your music? Do you see music production as a gateway to something greater but have no idea how to monetize it? Dani Felt was driven by her passion for music into a much greater purpose and has freed herself from the 9-5 shackles by constantly working on herself and her vision and taking significant risks on her ideas. Tune in to this insightful interview if you want to learn the secrets to self-mastery that have empowered her to sell high-ticket offers to clients confidently and competently.
Resources:* WORTHY by Jamie Kern Lima * "How to Turn Your Dreams into Reality" by Dani Felt - Atwood Magazine * The Dani Felt Podcast on Spotify * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
If you are spending a lot of time convincing artists to hire you despite knowing you have something great to offer, or it seems like you are only attracting musicians who can’t afford your rates, or you have a big vision for the music you produce but can’t figure out how to get it in front of the right audience, then join us inside Modern Producer Mastermind. Whether you are an up-and-coming producer or an established professional, our unrivaled community of like-minded music entrepreneurs can help you elevate your brand online to consistently attract high-quality artists who will pay premium prices for your production services.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Guest: Dani Felt, Instagram, email Dani.
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
There are so many threats to the music industry that it seems like the wrong time to jump into building a career or launching your own business. If you’re in the death throes of giving up and you’ve barely started building a business or have been endlessly pushing through a slow churn that feels like it hasn’t gone anywhere, this episode is a must-listen. Cameron and Adam discuss the six invisible factors that you can leverage right now. In this episode, we’ll uncover the hidden truths of the inner work you might avoid and the tactics and strategies for starting over. If you’re ready to hit that reset button and tackle your business growth in ways that will finally move the needle, tune in now!
Resources:* Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time! * MailChimp – email marketing done easy.
Whether you are an up-and-coming producer or an established professional, our unrivaled mastermind community of like-minded music entrepreneurs can help you elevate your brand online so you can consistently attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for your production services. Go to modernproducermastermind.com and become a member today!
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-Host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Are you tired of feeling like your mixes are what’s keeping you from success? Do you constantly seek advice and feedback and expect your problems to be in your mix or master? The secret that the major producers are leveraging isn’t in their perfect mixes or masters. Join Cameron as he interviews professional mix engineer and producer Varti Deuchoghlian, who’s distilled the secret of growing as an artist or producer. This is one episode you won’t want to miss.
Resources:* Mix With Varti * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time! * Mailchimp – Mailing Lists done easy.
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Guest: Varti Deuchoghlian (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin)
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Have you ever heard someone give you vague advice? Do you run into walls when asking for help, only to find that the advice is just regurgitated variations of the same cliché? Join Adam and Cameron as we explore some of the most common misconceptions. From breaking down industry clichés to exploring the impact of personal habits on professional growth, this podcast is your backstage pass to real, sustainable success in the music industry. Tune in to unlock the secrets of thriving as a modern music producer.
Resources:* Episode 58: Becoming The Music Giant * Netflix Tech Blog: The Netflix Simian Army. Keeping our cloud safe, secure, and available * Veritasium - What The Ultimate Study On Happiness Reveals (youtube) * Episode 23: Making Money Moves * Episode 45: The Top Money Mindsets for a Better Music Business * Episode 16: Ikigai (How to Find Your Brand Identity) * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time! * Mailchimp – Easy email marketing campaigns
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-Host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Are you tired of switching between communication apps to interact with your clients or leads because they prefer to message you in a particular app? Are you finding it difficult to keep track of various opportunities, projects, and client conversations? If yes, you must tune in to this episode. Cameron discusses managing your communication more effectively. This episode is packed with valuable insights, so don't miss out on why you shouldn't be available on every communication platform.
Resources:
- Content: Where and how should I manage it? (Neologic Studios)
- Episode 23: Making Money Moves
- Episode 45: The Top Money Mindsets for a Better Music Business
- Mailchimp (affiliate code in link)
- Acuity – All-in-one appointment management
- Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
- Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Turning a passion for music production into a successful business can seem daunting and even impossible. If you're feeling burnt out and frustrated with your lack of progress, then you won't want to miss this episode. Adam and Cameron return to discuss the most common obstacles music producers face in their business and share tips on how to overcome them.
Resources:* Episode 16: Ikigai (How to Find Your Brand Identity) * Episode 27: Why Music is the Offer * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can consistently attract high-quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-Host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Do you observe the current music industry and feel that being a DJ or a touring artist is not your calling? Do you prefer to work behind the scenes in a studio, generating ideas and leaving your mark on other forms of media that will last forever? Join Cameron as he chats with a music industry veteran who has secured numerous sync placements. Together, they dive into the world of licensing and placements, exploring the key components contributing to Ed Hartman's legendary career. If you want to learn how to leverage this aspect of the music industry, tune in now.
Resources:
- Ed Hartman Music
- Modern Sync Licensing Bootcamp
- As The Earth Turns
- Music Supervisor, Inc.
- Sound Exchange
- Crucial Music
- Acuity – All-in-one appointment management
- Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
- Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can consistently attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Guest: Edmund Hartman
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Running a business, let alone starting one, is challenging. Whether you’re on the fence about turning your music into a life-long source of income or struggling to find that next level for your career, this upcoming year will be the crucible that separates those who will succeed from those who won’t. Join Adam and Cameron as they discuss the five secrets to growing a music production business in 2024. This episode will help shed light from a birds-eye view for those who are clueless about where to start or can’t seem to find the chink in their armor as they execute all kinds of tactics and strategies.
Resources:* The Crow Hill Company - I have NO COURAGE (YouTube) * Tom Bilyeu - The 3-Year AI Reset: How To Get Ahead While Others Lose Their Jobs (YouTube) * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-Host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw, Adam Reifsteck
Edited in Descript.
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Does it seem like way less talented producers are reaping major successes and blowing up while you’re struggling to prove you’re the producer artists should be hiring? Tune in to this episode as Cameron and Adam show you how to craft a message that will finally reach your ideal clients.
Resources:* Episode 16: Ikigai (How to Find Your Brand Identity) * Episode 62: How to Stop Losing Music Sales * Episode 63: How to Automate Client Acquisition * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can consistently attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-Host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Have you been feeling like you’re going out of style? Do you find your productions bland despite spending countless hours improving your craft? We’re all feeling a little drained after the wild ride that 2023 has been. In this episode, Cameron shares personal stories and insights into the challenges music producers face in a world still grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19.
Cameron goes deeper still as he dives into the complexities of the music industry’s dichotomy, exploring the delicate balance between cooperation and competition. Learn how navigating the Producer’s Dilemma can shape the future of your music career and gear up for a powerful start to 2024 with seven simple yet strong habits you can start developing right now.
Resources:* Tom Bilyeu - Social Media, Porn & Netflix Destroy Your Brain! - QUIT THIS To End Laziness W-Andrew Huberman (YouTube) * Game theory (Britannica) * Veritasium - What The Prisoner's Dilemma Reveals About Life, The Universe, and Everything (YouTube) * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract established artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
As we near the end of the year, it feels like life gets even more compressed. There’s less daylight and more things to do than we have time for. If you’ve ever felt like happiness is a veil, and the wool has been pulled from your eyes, this episode can provide a quick dose of inspiration. Cameron shares some recent insights into the difference between what the world believes happiness is and what has been proven to drive happiness.
Resources:
- What The Longest-Running Study on Happiness Reveals – Veritasium (YouTube)
- John Strand – Keynote address at Simply Cyber Con Track 1 (YouTube)
- Acuity – All-in-one appointment management
- Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
- Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract high-quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: These Walls I Built (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Mr Robot underscore: Intimate – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Under The Sun (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
If you’re dedicated and passionate about making a sustainable business out of your music but don’t know how to get the clients coming to you rather than searching for them, this episode is for you! Tune in as Cameron and Adam discuss the common mistakes most aspiring professional music entrepreneurs make so that you can change your approach, elevate your game, and get the vital tips and tricks to automate your client acquisition.
Resources:* Episode 16: Ikigai (how to find your brand identity) * Calendly * Mailchimp * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * MailerLite * Manychat
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract high-quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-Host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Are you tired of flopping at every sales opportunity? If you’re making offers and getting bites, but no one is transacting with you for your music services or products, it’s time you had “the talk.” Cameron and Adam discuss how to stop the sales flop. Join us if you want to uncover the four common objections that producers run into when it comes to closing the deal with potential artist clients and how to overcome them without feeling sleazy or getting called a salesman.
Resources:* The Futur - Forget Your Epic Origin Story. Do This Instead. (Chris Do on Youtube) * The Mind Your Business Podcast - The Most Powerful Spiritual Laws and Universal Principles That Have Transformed My Life and Business (PART ONE) (Apple Podcasts) * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-Host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Do you know the myths and conspiracies of how the elites that run the world all meet at private clubs? Those stories are born out of this little-known concept. Masterminds date back to the time of Jesus, and throughout history, famous clubs, associations, and societies have been founded under the same premise that we’re better together. Join Cameron and Adam as they shed light on this business and personal growth accelerator hiding in plain sight throughout society. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and wondering how to scale like the elites at the top of the industry, look no further than this deep dive episode!
Resources:* Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin (Amazon Books) * Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us, by Seth Godin (Amazon Books) * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time! * Max Out with Ed Mylett
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
Building a distinct brand in the music industry is tough. Everything is commoditized, democratized, and proliferated. At least, that’s how things may seem to the have-nots. In this episode, Cameron returns with Adam to continue this two-parter as they share their wisdom and insights on going from beats to bucks. If you want to hear real-world experiences turned into life lessons and how the core principles we share in this series apply in relatable ways, then tune in to this episode! Discover how to get into the right mindset to transform your passion into a profit.
Resources:* Serve One, Not All: The Key to Big Profits (The Futur) * The Dream on Apple Podcasts * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time.
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract high-quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw, Adam Reifsteck
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in a Remix – Pollux & Castor
Do you have big goals for your music production business but you’re not sure where to start? Marketing your skills as music producer so you can get consistent and high-paying projects with serious artists can be overwhelming, confusing, and just downright HARD.
Because of this, most producers end up producing as a side hustle their whole life waiting for that big break. But the truth is, the music industry does not work like that anymore.
And as a result, producers have become bombarded with so much conflicting information online that they do not know what to focus on or even what is true. So, it is hard to know where to start, which means most aspiring producers never get the chance to do music full-time let alone make the income that they truly deserve.
But lucky for you, founder and CEO of the Music Producers Alliance Adam Reifsteck has cracked the code on how to turn a home studio into a highly profitable business. And it took him having to go outside of the music industry for advice from successful business owners to really understand not only what the principles of business are, but principles of marketing so that he could sell his production services and generate a decent income from it.
Pay close attention because what we share in this episode is fundamental to crafting a memorable brand identity, fine-tuning your offer, and truly succeeding as a Modern Producer!
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. Our mission is to help music creators elevate their brands online so they can consistently attract high-quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Guest: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Adam Reifsteck
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Flaviyake – Only Now (Instrumental Version)
Outro song: Upper Regions – Below the Surface
Countless self-help resources, including books, documentaries, and seminars hosted by successful individuals, promise to share the formula for achieving success and realizing your dreams. While the testimonials and success stories they offer may provide evidence that their formula works, there seems to be something missing. In this episode, Cameron interviews a music production underdog who shares the challenges and sacrifices he faced to build his dream career. If you want to discover the X-factor David Gnozzi of MixBusTv used to succeed, do not miss this episode!
Resources:* Pensado's Place * Ted Gioia (Substack) * MixbusTv * MixbusTv - YouTube * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
Modern Mastering Bootcamp:* Modern Mastering Bootcamp – Music Producers Alliance
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Guest: David Gnozzi (MixBusTV)
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro & Conclusion Song: Heartbreak Motel – Bella Kelly
Outro song: Red Planet (Remix) – Pollux & Castor
What’s the separator that makes you more valuable? Cameron digs deep into a candid interview with an unexpected guest on the Podcast. This man came to America with a dream, no support network, and turned his dream into a full-time career. Now, he’s building his composer brand. Join Cameron as he digs into the story of Vinicius Pippa, who’s worked with global brands such as Disney, Netflix, and so many more, to uncover the lessons and mindsets that are responsible for his success, as well as why he’s venturing into building a composer brand separate from his name.
Resources:* Hexany Audio * Ryan Shore Music * Alex Hormozi Bio (acquisition.com) * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
Modern Mastering Bootcamp:* Modern Mastering Bootcamp – Music Producers Alliance
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract higher-quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Guest: Vinicius Barbosa Pippa – The Music Giant (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube)
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Reinforcements – Vinicius Barbosa Pippa (The Music Giant)
Outro songs: 1. Blood Vow 2. What Are You Afraid of? – Vinicius Barbos Pippa (The Music Giant)
Whether you’re an aspiring musicpreneur or a legendary veteran producer, we can always strive to do better for ourselves. If you’re struggling to stay connected to your reason for producing or just looking for an edge to get ahead of the competition, the X-factor you need is hiding in this episode. Join Cameron in this two-part series if you need a mental boost, a reminder, or a shot of adrenaline into your creative endeavors as he provides the final 15 tips to elevate your craft, career, and life.
Resources:* Umair Haque: Why To Let Things Happen (Not Make Things Happen) - Medium * Attitude is everything (Pollux and Castor Music) * Stuntmen React to Bad & Great Hollywood Stunts 41 (ft. RackaRacka) – Corridor Crew * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more. * Get Backblaze – We’re offering a free month of Backblaze cloud backup for a limited time!
This podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance® , the premier online professional development community that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and business mentoring to music producers. If you want a proven system for getting consistent and high-paying music projects with better clients, go to musicproducersalliance.com/apply to book a free, 30-minute strategy session and learn how we can help you turn your home studio into a profitable online business.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project overthrew – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Lost in A Remix – Pollux & Castor
How do you build a business that can survive decades of shifting industry landscapes and technological monsoons and maintain a brand that professionals respect and trust? What do you do when that trust is broken? Cameron brought on the venerable Mick Olesh of Waves Audio to distill the company’s mindsets and share insights on how the business has managed to survive over 30 years and remain innovative. Tune in if you want to discover how Waves has grown through diversification and the challenges of maintaining relationships with a massive customer base spanning multiple industries.
Resources:* Mick Olesh: mick@waves.com * Find out more about Waves Studioverse * Waves Creative Access Subscription Plans * Shop Waves’ Perpetual licensing products * Discover Waves’ AI-powered Clarity VX Pro * Discover Waves’ AI-Powered Clarity VX DeReverb Pro * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: A Better Place (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Soap Remix (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Whether you’re an aspiring musicpreneur or a legendary veteran producer, we can always strive to do better for ourselves. If you’re struggling to keep that fire hot and produce at the top of your game, let today’s episode be the recovery drink to your mindset regimen. Join Cameron in this two-part series if you need a mental boost, a reminder, or a shot of adrenaline into your creative endeavors as he provides the first 15 of 30 tips on improving your mental game.
Resource drops:* DOOM: Behind the Music (Mick Gordon, GDC 2016) * The Optimism Company (simonsinek.com)
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract high-quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Under The Sun (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: We’ve Got Movement – Cameron Bashaw
Recommended Tools:* Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
Have you ever wondered how mega-successful people got their start? How did they survive beyond the risks of starting something new and building it to be so successful? If you’re wondering how to replicate that in your life, it starts with how you value yourself. Cameron unpacks what self-worth is about and how you can assess, address, and overcome the underlying causes of why you might be struggling to reach new heights with your music business.
Resources:* Meta open sources an AI-powered music generator | TechCrunch * Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: We’ve Got Movement – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Mad Son (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
A vampire is lurking in the shadows of our everyday lives. Distractions and vices eat away at our attention. We have entered the attention economy where a literal war is happening at every waking moment for our attention. Whether you’re struggling to reach the next level of your business or just get started, self-mastery begins with taking control of your time. Time is all you have, so stay tuned as Cameron turns up the heat on how to master time management.
Resources:* Toggl Track * HourStack * Timely (memory.ai) * TrackingTime * RescueTime * Forest (forestapp.cc) * Stay Focused - Chrome Extension (google.com) * Freedom * What Is Time Management? 6 Strategies to Better Manage Your Time (Coursera)
Recommended Tools:* Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online to attract established artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a more significant impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Firefly (Reimagined) – Lucien Francis
For those who aim to establish their own music business, there is a crucial element that most producers vastly underestimate. In this episode, Adam and Cameron delve into this essential factor and offer valuable insights to help you determine if the path of becoming a musicpreneur aligns with your goals. This episode is a must-listen for all individuals with aspirations of launching their own music business ventures.
Resources:* 10 Basic Principles Of KAIZEN (Greendot Management Solutions) * Ted Gioia: 8 Pieces of Advice for Struggling Young Musicians or Other Creative People (substack)
Must-listen Episodes:* Episode 45: The Top Money Mindsets for A Better Music Business * Episode 23: Making Money Moves (with Jessica McGrath-Gomez)
Cam’s Favs:* Ed Mylett: The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success (Amazon Books)
Recommended Tools:* Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online to attract established artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a more significant impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript; try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Xray Liota (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Lost In A Remix – Pollux & Castor; Joe Satriani
Do you spend too much time dealing with tire-kickers, selling yourself in sales talks, or navigating how to speak to a lead when you finally get a bite? In this episode, Cameron gets tactical by sharing his sales experiences and learning how to sell to strangers. If you want to overcome the roadblocks holding your sales conversations back and reduce the time it takes to get to the budget conversation, tune in as he gives his favorite resources and six starter tips to have more authentic sales discussions.
Resources:
- When to discuss the budget during a sales call—Role Play (The Futur6, Chris Do)
Favorite Books:
- The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea (Amazon Books)
- Go-Givers Sell More (Amazon Books)
- Go-Giver Collection: The Go-Giver, Go-Givers Sell More, The Go-Giver Leader (Amazon Books)
Recommended Tools:
- Acuity – All-in-one appointment management
- Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
Credits:
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Guest: Tyler Norris of Ma6io
Guest: Rodrigo Orozco
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Relapse (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can consistently attract higher quality artists who will pay premium prices for their production services. CLICK HERE to book a free 30-minute strategy session and find out how we can help you take your music production business to the next level.
There’s a dark secret that the uber-successful hide in plain sight. They make it look like their brand is solely them, and the output level required to sustain that success may feel superhuman. If these perceptions keep you from growing your brand, tune in to this episode. Cameron gets honest with his failed businesses and gives away top-level strategies to build a genuine personal brand in 2023.
Resource drops:* How to win friends and influence people(Dale Carnegie) * Building a Story Brand: Clarify your message so customers will Listen (Donald Miller)
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online to attract established artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and significantly impact the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: The Bounty’s A Plenty (Roundhouse Soundtrack) – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Hymn For The Fallen (Roundhouse Soundtrack) – Cameron Bashaw
Recommended Tools:* Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
If the last episode didn’t scare you away from reaching for the dream of making a living from music, this episode will focus on the separators that turn those dreams into reality. Adam and Cameron identify the core things we see countless producers get wrong as they try to “make it big.” They share the life lessons they have encountered while building their music careers and how Adam was able to turn his home studio into a six-figure online business. You’ll also want to stick around to the end for a special announcement!
Resource drops:* Episode 35: What is a Modern Producer? (Modern Producer Secrets) * Greg McKeown: Essentialism – the Disciplined pursuit of less (Amazon books) * Stephen R. Covey: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Amazon books) * How to Negotiate a Lowball Offer (The Futur) * Max Out with Ed Mylett
Recommended Tools:* Acuity – All-in-one appointment management * Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract established artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact the music industry. Mark your calendars for April 18th! The Rise of the Modern Producer Bootcamp will show you the gears all music businesses need to have in order to succeed. Go to musicproducersalliance.com/rise to save your seat.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-Host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript; try it for yourself
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Under the Sun (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Soap (Eulogy remix) – Pollux & Castor; Melanie Martinez
Do you dream of making a living from your music but aren’t sure how to make it a reality? This episode will test your resolve and push you to consider whether to monetize your hobby or not. If you’re genuinely committed to making music your primary source of living, then you’ll want to hear this episode so you don’t just create a job for yourself, but you understand what it truly takes to turn your passion into a successful business.
Resources:
- Episode 40: How to Balance Your Music Business With Your Day Job (Modern Producer Secrets)
- David Bombal: Ex-NSA hacker tells us how to get into hacking! (2022 Edition) (YouTube)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: The Percentage of Businesses That Fail (LendingTree)
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract established artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact in the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself !
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Music: Code Black - Cameron Bashaw
Recommended Tools:
- Acuity – All-in-one appointment management
- Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
The world is in a weird place right now. AI is coming for creative jobs, the economy has gone down the drain, and the struggle couldn't be any more brutal. The music industry seems like a super long-tail profit game that only the rich can afford to play, but what if I told you that isn't the truth?
If you're ready to take the red pill, follow Cameron down this rabbit hole, and discover what is really preventing you from unlocking your success right now, then buckle up and tune in as he shares the 16 most common reasons why you might subconsciously be sabotaging yourself and ways we can overcome them.
Resources:
- The True Story Behind "Clouds" and the Real Zach Sobiech (childrenscancer.org)
- Episode 3: Will You Take Control? (Modern Producer Secrets)
- Episode 8: 11 Intelligent Questions to Realize Your Dreams (Modern Producer Secrets)
- Think and Grow Rich - Hill, Napoleon (Amazon Books – affiliate link)
Recommended tools:
- Acuity – All-in-one appointment management
- Distrokid – The easiest way to get music onto Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, and more.
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®. We help music producers elevate their brands online so they can attract established artists who will pay premium prices for their production services and make a bigger impact the music industry.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Additional voices synthesized in Descript.
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript; try it for yourself!
Published by Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: A Better Place (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
“So Sad” – Crash & The Boys: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (Universal)
Outro song: Bossfight (Instrumental ) – Pollux & Castor
AI has been coming for artists, photographers, graphic designers, copywriters, and lyricists; now, music is under attack! Unfortunately, this latest explosion of AI technologies is enabling a whole new generation of confusion. Now, more than ever, the lines between copyright infringement are incredibly close and blurry. So how will you navigate this brave new world of AI? In this episode, Cameron shares his thoughts on the subject and provides some inspiring tools to consider.
Resource drops:* Episode 29: Descript the Script (Modern Producer Secrets)
Sound/Sample Search:* Splice * Cosmos * AudioSteller * Musiio * Cyanite
Songwriting & Ideation:* Amper * Splash: AI-powered music-making Roblox game developer Splash raises $20m ‘to launch the next generation of superstars’ (Music Business Worldwide) * NSynth Super – Google * Melody Sauce 2 * Loudly * Boomy * Musico * LifeScore * Soundraw * Soundful * MuseNet * Bandlab SongStarter * Aiva Technologies * ORB Producer Suite
Audio Synthesis:* How to Generate AI Music with Dance Diffusion by Harmonai (audiocipher.com) * Dynascore - Dynascore’s AI Music Engine Writes Tracks to Match Your Videos (WIRED) * SampleRNN: An Unconditional End-to-End Neural Audio Generation Model (arxiv.org) * MubertAI/Mubert-Text-to-Music: A simple notebook demonstrating prompt-based music generation via Mubert API (Github) * Never Before Heard Sounds * Musika! Fast Infinite Waveform Music Generation (arxiv.org) * Jukebox (openai.com) * Mawf: a free machine learning-powered plugin synth from the company behind TikTok (MusicRadar)
Source Separation:* Spleeter by Deezer: Deezer introduces Spleeter, a free tool that anyone can use to create stems from stereo audio files (MusicRadar) * DEMUCS - Music source separation (danielfrg.com) * Audioshake * Audionamix
Audio Transcription:* Basic Pitch: An open source MIDI converter from Spotify
Voice & Speech Synthesis* Descript * Hybe acquires 56.1 percent stake in AI sound startup Supertone (koreatimes.co.kr) * Voiceful * Uberduck * X Studio * Eclipsed Sounds - Solaria Vocal Synthesis Software
Mixing & Mastering:* Focusrite FAST Limiter * Songmastr: Automatic song mastering to reference * Masterchannel: The First Human Mastering AI * Ozone 10: AI-powered audio mastering software (native Instruments) * iZotope update AI-powered assistants for Nectar Pro (kvraudio.com) * Accentize PreTube: AI-based tube preamp simulator and saturator - gearnews.com * BABY Audio - TAIP - AI Powered Tape Saturation Plugin * RoEx - AI Powered Mixing Services * BandLab Instant Online Audio Mastering
Production & Other:* Neutone by Qosmo * IK Multimedia Announces AmpliTube TONEX (Gearspace.com) * LALAL.AI: 100% AI-Powered Vocal and Instrumental Tracks Remover * Splitter.ai - AI Audio Processing * https://www.xlnaudio.com/
Lyrics & Text:* Abbey Road Red Announces Brainrap (Abbeyroad.com) * Maker AI - Ridiculously powerful AI content generation
Piracy Article:* If You Think Piracy Is Decreasing, You Haven’t Looked at the Data (Digital Music News 2015)
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®-- the premier online community and professional development platform exclusively for music producers that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and business mentoring.
If you’re ready to elevate your brand as a music producer and get consistent, high-paying projects with established artists, go to musicproducersalliance.com/apply to book a FREE 30-minute strategy session to find out how we can help!
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: We’ve Got Movement – Cameron Bashaw
Money is always the reason people quit their dreams. If you’re struggling to turn your passion into a profitable business, join Adam and Cameron in this discussion about the top money mindsets to adopt for financial growth. We uncover the errors in thinking and share some of the best secrets we’ve found so you can unlock the earning potential you deserve.
Resource drops:
- U.S. Household Debt Hits New High (Statista)
- The Average American Debt by Type, Age, and State (Business Insider)
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Covey, Stephen R. (Amazon Books)
- MPS023: Making Money Moves (Modern Producer Secrets)
- Podcast - The Life Coach School (Brooke Castillo)
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®-- the premier online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and business mentoring to music producers. If you’re ready to learn how to turn your home studio into a profitable business and consistently get high-paying projects with serious artists, go to musicproducersalliance.com/apply to book a FREE 30-minute strategy session to find out how we can help!
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro & outro song: Xray Liota (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Have you been struggling to find your stride and wondering when your big break is coming? Are you running out of steam and just hoping that somewhere along the way your next project will be the one that explodes you through your glass ceiling? Far too many music creators are following this model and quitting before they hit pay-dirt while others are reaping success with far less effort and time. Today’s episode continues the discussion with the Music Producers Alliance founder Adam Reifsteck to share the secrets we’ve uncovered to help you pivot your music career in 2023.
Resource drops:
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – Simply Psychology
- “The Obstacle Is The Way” by Ryan Holiday
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs - Simply Psychology
- 21 Income Streams for Music Producers PDF Guide
- Think and Grow Rich: Napoleon Hill (Amazon Books)
- Podcasts - Ed Mylett
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®-- the premier online community and professional development platform exclusively for music producers that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and business mentoring. If you’re ready to learn how to turn your home studio into a profitable business and get consistent, high-paying projects with serious artists, head to musicproducersalliance.com/apply to book a FREE 30-minute strategy session to find out how we can help!
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-Host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Switchback (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Under The Sun (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Is your heart telling you there’s an opportunity to build your success in the music industry, but it seems the world doesn’t want to let you? There are some significant signs hidden in plain sight that are staring you right in the face, and today’s episode is here to address them.Countless creatives struggle with this same inner question: should I make my passion my job? Cameron invites Adam on to answer the burning question and discuss strategies for uncovering whether you should and how you can knock down the barriers holding you back from your dreams.
Resource drops:
- (119) CLUSTER B - The TRUTH Christian Henson)
- Episode 16: Ikigai (How to find your brand identity)
- Education Through Recreation by L.P. Jacks (goodreads.com)
- Episode 40: How to Balance your Music Business With Your Day Job
Favorite podcasts:
- Max Out with Ed Mylett
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®-- the premier online community and professional development platform exclusively for music producers that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and business mentoring.
If you’re ready to learn how to turn your home studio into a profitable business and get consistent, high-paying projects with serious artists, head to musicproducersalliance.com/apply to book a FREE 30-minute strategy session to find out how we can help!
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-Host: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: No More Roads (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Lost in a Remix – Pollux & Castor
Are you on the brink of giving up on your dreams of being a professional music producer? Are you tired of the everlasting struggle of losing steam just as you feel like you’re starting to reap some success? Then stay tuned as Cameron dives into the final episode in the miniseries on Mindset to help you prepare for massive lifestyle changes in 2023. He shares his thoughts on four core tenets to build any mindset you want and become the authentic music-prenuer you want to be.
Resource drops:
- episode 32: Build a Better Mousetrap
- episode 31: what people think leadership is
- The mere exposure effect
References:
- Simon Sinek
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Ballistic (Instrumental)– Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Steps (instrumental) – Cameron Bashaw
We have just weeks before the new year is upon us. If you’re eager to make some life-changing commitments and take 2023 by storm, this episode in the mini-series is a must-listen. Cameron shares how bad habits can form bad personalities and how the abundance mindset can shift your entire belief system in a way that can demolish plateaus and knock down the barriers blocking you from your vision of success. He also distills it down to the most straightforward actions to start right now. If you’re ready to take the challenge, tune in and learn how to get started.
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Find our free mastermind group on Discord.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Complex (Instrumental) – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: This **** is Real (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Have you been waiting to go from a soul-sucking 9-5 to your dream career as a music producer? In this episode, Cameron distills some of the most critical life lessons and provides eight excellent tips to build a side business as you work a day job. He also shares some of the most common misconceptions about starting a business and his failures and lessons so that you can avoid the same pitfalls as you begin your journey.
Resource drops:
- 8 Tips for Balancing Your Business with Your Day Job (bplans.com)
- Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
- How To Iron Out Lumps In Your Income
- Tabata Timer
Favorite podcasts:
- Mind Your Business Podcast
- HIGH-PERFORMANCE HABITS FOR GUARANTEED GROWTH WITH BRENDON BURCHARD
- The 6 Figure Creative Podcast
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators. Find our free mastermind group on Facebook.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: These Walls I Built (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: News of the War (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Are you approaching the end of the year in disappointment or frustration over your music career ambitions?
The winter holidays are perhaps the slowest season for the music industry, so now is the time to be planning how to start next year strong. Get candid with Cameron as he shares his trials and tribulations, how to identify self-sabotage, and how to reflect on the past; these are the keys to unlocking your future.
Resource drops:
- Damian Keyes – “It’s Time To Quit Music.”
Past Episode Workshops:
- Episode 3: Will You Take Control?
- Episode 8: 11 Intelligent Questions…
- Episode 16: Ikigai (How to Find Your Brand Identity)
- Episode 25: Mindset Makeover (Follow up with Episodes 26-28)
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music producers and composers. Join us for our next live online masterclass Modern Sound Design for Producers and find our free mastermind group on Facebook.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself (affiliate code in link)
Published by: Teknofic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Under The Sun (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Relapse (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Do you dream of building a business or career in the music industry but keep talking yourself out of starting? Suppose you’re holding your ambitions of being in the music industry as a professional but are still unsure how to make it happen. In that case, this episode is one you’ll want to hear.
Cameron brings on a pillar of the Music Producers Alliance community to speak about how she’s cultivated her way to success in Los Angeles as someone who’s not American-born. This story is a literal rags-to-riches story and proves that if you have a dream and want it bad enough, you’ll make it real.
Resource drops:
- Go Mobile - Ambush Karaoke
- Flaviyake
- Enroll in Flaviya’s Vocal Production Bootcamp
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Find our mastermind group on Discord and now Facebook!
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript. Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: We’ve Got Movement – Cameron Bashaw
Most of us dream of a life we don’t already have. Whether that’s a dream job or a dream business, the ideals often exist purely in our heads with very little connection to reality. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Cameron brings the Music Producers Alliance founder back on to casually chat about what he would do differently if he had to start over. What would you do if you had to start over and could only take your knowledge with you?
Register for the RISE OF THE MODERN PRODUCER BOOTCAMP and learn the 3 keys to turning your home studio into a highly profitable online business.
Resource drops:
- How Lewis Capaldi Conquered The Music Industry (Damian Keyes)
- 11 Intelligent Questions to Realize Your Dreams
- Ikigai (How to Find Your Brand Identity)
- Think & Grow Rich
- Ed Mylett Podcast
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--The premiere online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to content producers. Find our mastermind group on Discord.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Ballistic (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Run the Block – Pollux & Castor
Bootcamp backing track: Remote Desolation - Without A Chord
The question we get asked a lot in our community is "how do I reach more people?" Or another way to put it, "how do I get more followers and grow my audience?"
But before we answer this question, let's us first ask you some questions:
- Is your offer converting?
- Is your sales funnel in place?
- Does your marketing rock?
- Can you handle more artist clients energetically?
- Are the people who are following you right now actually engaging with you?
If your answer to these questions is not a big loud "YES!", then what's bringing more people into your world going to do for you?
Not a thing! It's like pouring water into a bucket full of holes, right?
In this episode of the Modern Producer Secrets podcast, we talk about some of the essential things you need to have in place before you go out trying to reach more people, including...
- The questions you need to ask yourself BEFORE you consider reaching more people
- Why you shouldn't try manifesting more clients as a music producer
- A key attitude that you need to cultivate towards your results, no matter what they are
- What it takes to reach and move more people
- The formulas and structure you need to use to refine the mechanics of HOW you communicate
- Our best advice for using organic and paid traffic
Seriously, this is one of those episodes that you might want to re-listen to, or at least have a notepad ready so you can take notes!
And don't forget to mark your calendar! On October 11, 2022, we will be hosting the first of three FREE live online workshops called the Rise of the Modern Producer. Whether you're just starting out or struggling to sell your beats or production services or you're ready to scale and take your music business to the next level, you're going to see what today's most successful modern producers are doing differently to attract more clients and customers and sell more of their products and services. You can save your seat now by going to musicproducersalliance.com/rise.
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®, an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Join our free mastermind group on Discord.
Guest Producer & Host: Adam Reifsteck
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Music: "Only Now" by Flaviyake and "Remote Desolation" by Without a Chord
Owing your own business as a music producer requires choices from you. And one big one is whether you are going to be running your business or is your business going to be running you. In this episode, we finally answer the question what is a Modern Producer and uncover what it really takes to turn your home studio in to a highly profitable business.
On October 11, 2022, we are hosting the first of three FREE live online workshops called the Rise of the Modern Producer. We are going to show you the step-by-step process for turning your home studio into a highly profitable online business. Whether you're just starting out or struggling to sell your beats or production services or you're ready to scale and take your music business to the next level, you're going to see what today's most successful modern producers are doing differently to attract more clients and customers and sell more of their products and services. And you can save your seat now by going to https://musicproducersalliance.com/rise.
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®, an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Join our free mastermind group on Discord.
Guest Producer & Host: Adam Reifsteck
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Music: "Of Isolation" and "Remote Desolation" by Without a Chord
Graphics cards have unrivaled computing power, networkability and scalability. But up until now, leveraging this technology for audio applications has been a pipe dream. GPU Audio has cracked the code for harnessing the tuned processing power of graphics cards to allow for real-time, ultra-low latency audio processing. In this episode, Cameron interviews GPU Audio's co-founder and chief business officer Jonathan Rowden about the evolution of the company, how its transforming the Pro Audio market to become the next standard of audio processing, and its creative uses from the studio to the live stage and broadcast to virtual production.
Resources:
GPU Audio Website
GPU Audio YouTube Channel
GPU Audio Discord Server
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®, an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Join our free mastermind group on Discord. Need help getting clarity on the steps you need to take so that you can turn your passion for music production into a profitable business? Book a free Strategy Session today!
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Music: "Project Overthrow" and "We've Got Movement" by Cameron Bashaw
Does it feel like the music industry has become disconnected from reality? What happened to the music? What happened to the music business? Did it implode? Did we do this to ourselves? All of these questions and more are discussed in a very special community Roundtable as Cameron invites members of the MPA Discord to weigh in on the question from the angles of consumption, creation, and business: are we too reliant on technology? Listen now to find out.
Resources
- Music Streaming worldwide| Statista
- Travis Scott’s ‘Fortnite’ Concert Draws Over 12 Million Live Viewers (Business Insider)
- Was Music Really Better Back In The Day? Rick Beato - Old School Rant (YouTube)
Book drops:
- The Piracy Crusade: How the Music Industry’s War on Sharing Destroys Markets and Erodes Civil Liberties by Aram Sinnreich (Barnes and noble)
Guests:
- Without A Chord on bandcamp.com
- Violet Wanda on Linktree
- Joey The Magic1an on SoundCloud
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®, an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Find our mastermind group on Discord.
Are you ready to turn your home studio in to a highly profitable online music production business? Book a free Strategy Session today!
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Co-host: Adam Reifsteck
Edited in Descript, Try it for yourself!
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Music: Off The Grid – Cameron Bashaw
Do you feel like a small fish caught in a very red ocean? Have you worked tirelessly on your music craft and yet feel stuck in a hamster wheel? Cameron invited Tyler, an MPA member, to share his journey as he came from a broke engineer in Nashville to building a profitable business that he operates full-time. If you want to learn how he’s making a better mousetrap, tune in.
Resource drops:
- Songtrust
- Ari’s Take – DSP Platforms compared
- DistroKid
- Tunecore
- Thumbtack
Tyler’s Books:
- Four-Hour Workweek – Tim Ferris
- E-Myth Revisited - Michael Gerber (Amazon books)
- DotCom Secrets - Russel Brunson (Amazon Books)
- This Is Marketing – Seth Godin (Amazon Books)
- The One Page Marketing Plan – Alan Dib (Amazon Books)
Favorite podcasts:
- Music Artists: The Visions & Decision. (Apple Podcasts)
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--The premiere online community and professional development platform which provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to content producers. Find our free mastermind group on Discord.
Are you ready to turn your home studio into a profitable online business? CLICK HERE to book a free strategy session. We'll help you get clarity on the next steps you need to take so that you can finally create the life in music and income you deserve.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript
Published by: Teknofic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Complex – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Askaryan Pulses – Pollux & Castor
Why do so many artists and producers have unrealistic expectations of “making it” in the music industry? It’s because we’re all fed incomplete truths and hyper-glamorized lifestyles of those we grew up idolizing. Cameron shares his experiences and discoveries about leadership and how we as creatives can develop it for ourselves and the businesses we want to create.If you’re struggling to build a brand that will surpass just you, stay tuned and pay close attention to the discussion in this episode.
Resource drops:
- Extreme Ownership: Jocko Willink (Amazon Books)
- Rich Dad Poor Dad: Robert Kiyosaki (Amazon Books)v
Favorite podcasts:
- Max Out with Ed Mylett
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Find our mastermind group on Discord.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Intro Song: Askaryan Pulses – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Star Blast – Pollux & Castor
What’s really holding you back? Today’s episode is going to be a short but personal one. Cameron announces the Mastering Project Giveaway winner but also opens up about his failures and the journey of building a music business. Part of life’s lessons and blessings is sharing our stories to help others succeed where we may have failed. So stick around if you want to learn the secret about failure and how to reach for true success.
Resource drops:
- Music Producers Alliance – Roundtable membership opening (Trial offer expires 7/1/2022)
Favorite podcasts:
- Ed Mylett
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to emerging composers and producers. Find our mastermind group on Discord.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Edited in Descript
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC
Song: Code Black – Cameron Bashaw
Do you ever wonder how the most prolific producers out there manage to put out seemingly endless amounts of content consistently and constantly? Their secret is that they use the right tool at the right time for the right job. There is a new weapon that is taking over the media industry right now. From podcasters to broadcasters, even YouTubers are starting to wield it for narrative content creation. Tune in to this episode and discover why Descript is flipping the script on narrative production.
Resource drops:
- Get Descript
- Synthetic Futures
- Adobe Max Conference 2016: Project VoCo
- Face2Face: Real-time Face Capture and Reenactment of RGB Videos (CVPR 2016 Oral)
The Modern Producer Secrets podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators. Find our mastermind group on Discord.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Intro Song: Project Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: The Last Summer – Pollux & Castor
Why can we quickly identify sleazy marketing that repels us away even if the product might be in the category of something we’re searching for and genuinely want? What makes marketing feel sleazy? What qualifies as good marketing? If you want the answers, stick around as we dive into the final pillar of the Modern Producer Blueprint four-part mini-series with Music Producers Alliance founder Adam Reifsteck.
Resource drops:
- AIDA Model (communicationtheory.org)
- ClickFunnels™ - Marketing Funnels Made Easy
- StoryBrand – Clarify Your Message
- Building the Business of You (Connie Steele)
Favorite podcasts / Youtubers:
- Damian Keyes - YouTube
- Mind Your Business Podcast – James Wedmore
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Find our mastermind group on Discord.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Guest: Adam Reifsteck
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings
Intro Song: News of the War (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: These Walls I Built (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Are you tired of running the rat race with everyone else? Does it feel like your success either hinges on having an award-winning hit or somehow rubbing elbows with the top .1%? Those beliefs can be incredibly deflating. Cameron and Adam share how to align your brand so that your music carries the offer you’re genuinely about. In this third pillar of the Modern Producer Blueprint mini-series, you’ll discover how the Modern Producer can succeed without being roped into the tired old music business model.
Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Find our mastermind group on Discord.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Published by: Teknofonic Recordings LLC.
Intro Song: It Has Begun – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: It’s a Mystery (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Are you trying to build a music business and feel wholly tangled up in the minutia? Then you need to start untangling your brand’s message. It’s time to sit down, listen, and note the critical factors behind messaging. In the second episode of the Modern Producer Blueprint mini-series, Adam and Cameron discuss the 2nd pillar to creating a successful music career.
Resource drops:
- ITIL by AXELOS
- Russell Brunson
- David Bombal: Computer Science isn’t programming! Featuring Dr. Chuck
- Mind Your Business Podcast: Ep. 538 – How Niching Down Leads to More Profit & Less Work
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Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Intro Song: Xray Liota – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Firefly (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Where are all of your time, effort, and attention going? If you have dreams of building a legacy for yourself and exiting the 9-5 grind but can't figure out why you can't get any traction, then this episode is for you. In this follow-up episode to Your Fears Are Secretly Running Your Business, Cameron and Adam invite you to consider things from healthier perspectives. So tune in and discover how much your mindset can impact your life.
Resource drops:
- 21 Income Streams for Music Producers
- Maslow's hierarchy of needs (Wikipedia)
- The Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: Help your Child Succeed in School (thepip.com)
- Discover the 7 Key Traits of an 'Abundance Mindset' (Inc.com)
Books:
- Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert T Kiyosaki
- The Go-Giver – Bob Burg, John David Mann
Ready to turn your passion for music production into a profitable business? CLICK HERE to apply for a free strategy session.
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels. Join our Discord server.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Music: Starblast – Pollux & Castor
If you want to transform your life and make your dreams come true, you have to be willing to do some uncomfortable things. In this episode, Cameron and Ric discuss how to identify which common fears might be holding you back and ways to confront them.
Resource drops:
- Occam’s Razor - Wikipedia
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Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Guest: Ric Dominy (ScrapKode)
Intro Song: Street Level – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Dystopia - Scrapkode
If the reason you’re reaching for a career is based on the financial needs of getting beyond the struggles of living paycheck to paycheck, buckle your seatbelt! This episode isn’t what you think it is. Cameron discusses money from a different perspective. There’s a reason that how-to fails to transform people’s lives, and this episode cracks the egg wide open on just why that is. Are you ready to turn your life around? Tune in and find out how.
Jessica McGrath-Gomez: Warrior Mama CEO
Resource drops:
- To Sell Is Human – Daniel Pink
- Mint
- Stash – Get $20 bonus stock when you first add cash to your Stash account.
Favorite podcasts:
- Warrior Mama CEO Podcast
- The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels. join our Discord server.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Intro Song: Under The Sun (Instrumental)– Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Soap (Remix instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
This podcast has focused so much on improving ourselves and our business structure. Still, we would be remiss if we didn’t think about how to improve our workflows in the realm of the music we create. Cameron invites Troy back to share tips and tricks for hacking your workflow to find that next edge in your music endeavors and further your career.
Resource drops:
- AnalogX – Delay Time Calculator (free)
- Steinberg – VST Connect & Transit
- Filepass
- AudioMovers
- Slate – Batch Commander 2
- Jon Meyer – 8 reasons to learn a new instrument
- Daniel James - First Look at Metropolis ARK 5 by Orchestral Tools
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Join our Discord server.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Intro Song: A Warm Invitation – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Dionysis – Cameron Bashaw
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a hamster wheel with your music business? Suppose you’re grinding and going through cycles of burnout and still not seeing any growth. In that case, it’s time to stop buying plugins and listen to this episode. Cameron dives deep into both the mindset and tactics that will help you focus on actually growing your business.
Resource drops:
- Close
- Pipedrive
- Zoho CRM
- Asana
- Monday.com
- Trello
- Process Street
- Zapier
- ToneDen
- Fiverr
- Upwork
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Join our Discord server.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Cameron Bashaw
Intro Song: The End Effect – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Circuit Breaker – Cameron Bashaw
2022 should be the year of YOU! Your vision, your execution. But, as a producer, how do you get people to pay you for your skills and expertise? In this episode, you will learn four primary methods of marketing that you can leverage in your business right now.
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to emerging music creators. Join us on Discord.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Intro Song: Boneshaker (Remix instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Relapse (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
The new year is here, and you’re ready to take on the world. But don’t just make a new year’s resolution. Make it a genuine commitment! This episode is here to help you define just what makes a business run so that you can pay attention to the things that will actually move the needle forward.
Resource drops:
Business Life Cycle - Definition, Overview of Top 4 Stages (wallstreetmojo.com)
Can You Do It All & Be Successful? Multi-hyphenate, Hybrid Professional (The Futur)
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring to music creators. Join our Discord server to participate in January’s Crush The New Year Community Challenge!
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Intro Song: Xray Liota(Instrumental)– Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Apology (Instrumental)– Pollux & Castor
It’s almost the new year! Are you planning to start out strong and crush your goals, or are you setting another New Year’s Resolution like everyone else that’s just going to get kicked to the curbside at the end of January? Don’t keep putting off your dreams, this episode is here to help you get started BEFORE the new year has arrived. Stick through to the end, because you won’t want to miss the special announcement!
Resource drops:
- Leading vs Lagging Indicators: What’s The Difference? – BMC Software
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Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Justin Mok
Intro Song: Press Play – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Mad Son – Pollux & Castor
How frustrated have you been with your music career lately? Do you feel like you’re banging your head against the wall, spinning your wheels in the mud, and not getting anywhere while others race past you? If you look at new artists that have seemingly come into the spotlight out of nowhere recently and think to yourself, “that should have been me!” then this episode is for you. We're willing to bet that the only reason they’re achieving your dreams while you kick rocks is that you’re not focusing on the things we’re going to uncover in this episode. So take a listen as Cameron shares two huge yet straightforward concepts to help you break through your glass ceiling.
Resource drops:
- 1 Weekly Habit That Will Push You to Peak Performance | Inc.com
- How Much Does It Cost To Make A Hit Song? : Planet Money: NPR
Favorite podcasts:
- Ed Mylett: Max Out
- Mind Your Business Podcast with James Wedmore
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators. Join our Discord server.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Intro Song: Close to Home – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Confrontation – Cameron Bashaw
Life is full of challenges, and unfortunately, there are far too many humans on this planet who only ever face one battle in their life. We’re all here on this planet for a reason, and there are many of you who have spent far too long in the same battle with no end in sight. That battle is uncovering your purpose, your sense of being.
If you’re tired of facing the same struggles in life and you feel like you’re not making any progress, stick around, because that’s exactly what this Ikigai exercise is going to address… you can even use it to figure out your producer brand identity.
Download the guide here: https://musicproducersalliance.com/ikigai
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators. Join our Discord server.
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editorial: Justin Mok
Intro Song: Apology (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: 9th Circle - Pollux & Castor
How many times have you stalled out chasing your dreams? We’re keeping this episode short and sweet, but it’s going to throat-punch the topic square in the face.
We all face life-challenges. We’re all going through struggles trying to figure out the solution to our problems and reach the desired state we want our lives to be in. But are you really paying attention and putting your focus on what actually moves the needle?
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels. Join our Discord server.
Intro & outro Song: Cameron Bashaw
We all know it takes millions of streams to make a decent income from music, but what most producers don’t hear about is the new music industry.
The new music industry is a place where producers are creating their own economy. This is an industry that smashes the old narrative of “you need a record deal to be successful."
For example, if you sold a license at $500 for an artist to use your beats in his or her song, it would only take 2 sales to generate $1,000, and it would only take 200 sales to make $100,000!
So if your wheels are TURNING right now and you want to learn how to profit from your music the EASY way, without having to suffer through months or even years of trial and error, don’t worry, we got you!
In this episode, guest host and founder of the Music Producers Alliance Adam Reifsteck shares the 3 keys to attracting artists who will pay premium prices for your beats so that you can turn your skills as a music producer into a profitable business.
Click here to download the PDF Guide
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels. Join our Discord server.
Intro Song: Something's In the Water by Robert Bliss
Outro song: Instant Insurrection by Without a Chord
The music industry has radically changed in the past decade. For modern producers and upcoming artists, it’s getting harder to make money in traditional ways. That is, by signing tracks to major labels or getting booked for festivals and world tours.
Most of the major labels now only want artists with a well-developed brand whose sound brings something new to the table but also works on the radio.
And getting signed to a label and becoming a touring artist has its own unique challenges that varies heavily depending on what type of artist you are.
But the good news is that there are actually a lot more ways to make money as a music producer.
In this episode, guest host and founder of the Music Producers Alliance Adam Reifsteck shares his list of 21 different ways you can start earning money with your music production skills so that you can find the best opportunity for you, given your unique skill set.
Click here to download the PDF Guide
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels. Join our Discord server.
Intro Song: Lost in a Memory – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Jacaranda – Duck the Bass
How many advertisements have you seen that try to sell you on a secret formula that will bring you fame and fortune? "Just do this one thing, and you'll blow up on social media and make tons of money." The truth is that while anyone with an internet connection can start a business with their passion, just because you work hard and have talent doesn't mean you are guaranteed success.
“My music isn’t getting me anywhere!” is the most frequent statement today on social media by music producers. But the difference between those who make it and those who don't all boils down to whether or not you have the basic tenets of building a business--mindset (vision), quality product (music), message (brand story), and a plan for customer acquisition and retention (audience engagement).
Adam Reifsteck, founder of the Music Producers Alliance, opens up about his journey and the many twists and turns that have formed his multi-faceted career. From composer to recording engineer to label owner and music business coach, we discuss the reality that success is not a straight line.
Resource drops:
- Modern Producer Bootcamp
- SBA.gov
- Digital Marketer
- New York Foundation for the Arts
- Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Producer & host: Cameron Bashaw
Editor: Justin Mok
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels. Join our Discord server.
Intro Song: Fragmented Fractals – Adam Reifsteck
Outro song: Aurora (Original Mix) – Sonic Fear
There’s a long-running belief that if you just get signed to a label then you’ll have it made. Seasoned metal musician, Jared Christianson, has toured with nationally known bands and carved a notable legacy in the metal space with the band Arkaik. However, the reality of being a modern touring musician is not all it's cracked up to be. I dive deep with Christian, and we uncover the reality behind the opportunity that forging a successful artist group comes with its own perpetual set of challenges that just getting signed to a label won’t solve.
Resource drops:
- ASANA
- Monday.com
Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw
Editor: Justin Mok
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels. Join our Discord server.
About Jared Christianson: currently an artist coach for Modern Musician and lead singer of Arkaik.
Intro Song: Supernal Flame - Arkaik
Outro song: Supernal Flame - Arkaik
We all hold on to aspects of our past. That, in turn, drives our decisions in everyday life. This unseen force is what often holds us back without realizing it. In this episode, we’re going to celebrate a milestone and take stock of some critical observations that just might be the push you need to spark your path toward growth. There’s also a special surprise for those who listen actively.
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels. Join our Discord server.
Intro Song: A Warm Invitation – Cameron Bashaw
Outro song: Operation Overthrow – Cameron Bashaw
Steven Holden (aka Murlock Holms) makes some pretty "out there" music. His swanky jams have long gone undiscovered until recently. He is living proof of the power of believing in yourself, what can happen when you lean in 100% on your personal brand. It's time to stop boxing yourself in and open yourself up to the potential you're capable of, and Steven shares his story of how he made it happen.
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels. Join our Discord server.
Resource drops:
Steven Pressfield, "The War of Art"
Peak Performance
Steven Holden (AKA Murlock Holms):
Murlock Holms on SoundCloud
@murlockholms on Instagram
Murlockholms on Facebook
Murlock Holms on Twitter
Intro Song: Murlock Holms - Turn The Lights Down
Outro song: Murlock Holms - Tynan It In
Why is it that so many of us don’t write down our goals? This one single habit can change the trajectory of our lives. But, for it to work, we also have to ask ourselves more intelligent questions to put our brains to work solving the problems we want it to solve.
If you’re ready to dive deep, this episode features a worksheet, which you can click here to download.
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels. Join our Discord server.
Resources:
Written Goal Study – Gail Matthews – Dominican University
How To Set Goals (And Why You Should Write Them Down) (forbes.com)
Where can I find information on Yale's 1953 goal study? - Ask Yale Library
Favorite podcasts:
- Mind Your Business Podcast
- The Six Figure Creative Podcast
- Ed Mylett – Max Out
The original article where I discovered these questions is written by Scott Mautz, published on Inc on December 17th, 2019.
Intro Song: Under The Sun (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Untitled – Cameron Bashaw
Do you get frustrated by having to start a new project? Are you discouraged every time you stare at a blank session? Do the thoughts of working on your audience or marketing yourself turn you off? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’ve experienced firsthand just how your mental and emotional states can throw you completely off the path to achieving your goals. This episode identifies how and why this happens and offers several strategies that are surefire ways to overcome these self-sabotaging mechanisms.
Resource drops:
- Attitude is everything. | Pollux and Castor Music
- Emotion and memory - Wikipedia
- Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
- Music Producers Alliance (Mastermind Community) | Facebook
Favorite podcasts:
- Ed Mylett – Max Out Podcast
Cam & Troy’s Honorable Mentions:
- Coast Mastering (Michael Romanowski) – Berkeley, CA.
- Ryan Hewitt – Mix engineer
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels. Join our Discord server.
About Troy: Co-Founder of Neologic Studios with Cameron, rock and metal recording and mix engineer based in Northern California. Recently launched two youtube channels “KiraTheGreat”, and “Beaston Bites Game Reviews”
Intro Song: Troy Reed – Borderline Soundtrack – Get Up (ft. Chris McClure)
Outro song: Troy Reed – Borderline Soundtrack – Goodbye
In this episode, Cameron interviews Mark (aka Without a Chord) about the personal and professional life of being a music producer. The main topic discussed is something that affects all creatives--burnout. It affects us all differently, so it can be hard to spot when it begins to unfold. But it’s effects on us can be deep and scarring. The thing is, you can be suffering from burnout without even realizing it. We’re all given a purpose in life, and realizing that purpose to its fullest is the greatest challenge in life.
Resource drops:
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- MusiCares | GRAMMY.com
- The Life Coach School Podcast – Episode 374.
- Max Out - Ed Mylett Podcast
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels.
The world is ready to open back up and return to normalcy. Are you ready to take your business into live performances? Special guests Connor and Tony share the lessons they learned while launching a brand new event production company in Denver and Austin, how to get booked as an artist, and what attracts promoters and management agencies.
This podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels.
How to find our guests:
Sway Productions | Facebook
@swayproductions (instagram)
BassJam | Facebook
Intro Song: Firefly (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Relapse (instrumental) - Pollux & Castor
Technology companies have the music industry hostage. Royalties are at an all-time low. Folks in our own community believe no one values music anymore. This episode is going to reveal the truths that are hidden in plain sight. The truth is sales do exist, you’re probably just not aware of where and how to generate them. These are the hard facts of reality you’ll have to face if you want to overcome them and build the career of your dreams.
Cam’s Resource drops:
- Music-Streaming: Who Pays Best? | Statista
- Mailchimp - Email Marketing Software
- Audius Blockchain (about)
- EposVox – The Streaming Professor
- Pretzel – Streaming whitelist platform for music
Ric’s Resource Drops:
- ROCKI
- Audius App
- ReverbNation
- Buy Me a Coffee – a virtual tip jar
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels.
Ric is a leading technical instructor in I.T. for major companies, a storied music producer by trade, and a performance coach at the Music Producers Alliance.
Intro Song: Let It Roll - ScrapKode
Outro song: HydroDynamics - ScrapKode
A dream without a goal is just a fantasy. This episode is all about taking baby steps toward the two key things you need to make your dream a reality: planning, and action. Taking action without a plan can and does often lead to wasted time & resources, and planning without execution is an exercise in mental masturbation.
Whether your goal is to establish yourself as an iconic brand, an artist reaching for the stars, or a commercial tour-de-force as a producer, if you're stuck or on the fence about committing fully to making a career out of your passion, these questions are designed for finality and concreteness. Delusionists beware, you will come to a conclusion.
These questions come from many business growth and personal development books, and years of my own personal experience in doing it all in the worst ways! Learn from my mistakes so you don't have to suffer the same things I endured.
The Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels.
Resource drops:
- 20 Questions Activity Sheet
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs | Simply Psychology
- The Future– How to Find Your Life Purpose & Career (Ikigai)with Chris Do
- Quickbooks Self Employed– Paid / subscription app for mobile and web that can help you separate and manage both your personal and business finances.
Intro Song: Under The Sun (Instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Soap - Pollux & Castor
Cash flow problems can come in all shapes and sizes. Cameron invites his long-time friend and business partner Troy (mix engineer and co-founder of Neologic Studios) to share their experiences in failed business endeavors, illustrate how their mindsets at the time led to those failures, and give five key tips for taking action on getting control of your cash flow.
This podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels.
Resource drops:
- Mint – free mobile and web app for managing personal finance.
- Quickbooks Self Employed – Paid / subscription app for mobile and web that can help you separate and manage both your personal and business finances.
- SongTrust – publishing, mechanical, and live performance royalty collection service for independent songwriters
- NAMM – Annual convention for music professionals.
Favorite podcasts:
- Mind Your Business Podcast
- The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast
Intro Song: Starblast (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor
Outro song: Xray Liota (instrumental) - Pollux & Castor
Cameron Bashaw interviews producer, artist manager, and label executive James Rhodes about personal development and the trials and tribulations along the way of building one of the most iconic labels with Klayton (Celldweller/Scandroid) in the digital frontier as digital was exploding. Before the streaming era, CDs were still relevant and MP3s were beginning to dominate. FiXT established its digital presence early from the ground up. In addition, you will learn what a label like FiXT is looking for and what the music industry needs to overcome to continue growing. To learn more about FiXT, vist fixtmusic.com.
This podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels.
James’ resource drops:
- Business Made Simple – the Enneagram resource platform he uses for onboarding team members.
- Pretzel Rocks – Stream-safe music platform for live-streamers.
- Merlin Network – The independent’s digital music licensing partner
- FUGA – Industry-leading music distribution technology platform.
- A2IM – a not-for-profit trade organization representing a diverse group of over 600 independently-owned American record labels.
James’ favorite podcasts:
- Tim Ferris
- Typology
- Gary V.
Cameron’s Resource drops:
- The Piracy Crusade (book) – “How the Music Industry's War on Sharing Destroys Markets and Erodes Civil Liberties” independently-owned
Intro Song: Celldweller – My Disintegration
Outro song: Voicians - Forgive
