Hi Ohana,  

today I have DJ and producer OGK with me today and oh my word did he drop some value bombs! Get your pen and paper ready because you'll need them!  

OGK and I had a deep conversation about consistency and how time magnifies your efforts. Good strategy & focus is essential but only time will tell how all your little habits have really been collecting together to achieve your music goal. We both shared our best exercises and experiences on how we delegate and manage time. Here's a quote that changed my life by Kierra Asnanskas: 

"When you tell time where to go rather than wondering where it went, you actually create freedom within your life."  

OGK also answered some burning questions like: 

• How can I teach myself how to DJ? 

• What skills do you need to be a DJ?   

We also had a chat about how important it is to embrace the suck and to fail to get where you want to go as a musician, singer/songwriter, producer, DJ, or anyone really that wants to achieve big things within the music business.   

Have fun!   

Here are the two books OGK recommended if you're struggling or want to overcome writer's block: 

1) The War of Art by Steven Pressfield 

2) The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron  

Here's the Producer Dojo OGK mentioned:  https://www.producerdojo.com/ 

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Hi Ohana,  

today I have the honor of introducing another singer/songwriter & producer from Germany, Berlin. Leona Berlin will be releasing her next album soon and so we got to talk about her current singles "feminine energy" and "high life". Leona opened up about the difference between releasing her self-titled debut album with Warner Music Group Germany and now her second album independently. We also had a chat about what it means to be rooted and what huge impact it has on her music. How slowing down is actually more beneficial to your art and how to take negativity and turn it into positivity.  

Have fun!  

Follow Leona Berlin on IG @leonaberlin  

Find Leona's website here: www.leonaberlin.com 

Listen to her music on Spotify at Leona Berlin  

Listen to her music on iTunes at Leona Berlin    

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Hi Ohana,  

today I have a very interesting episode for you. Jodie B (sound engineer and producer of Frequency) is back talking about what makes the Frequency Winery so special. Yes, today is mostly about wine. But wait a minute... Isn't this a music podcast? Yes! Today we'll focus on how Frequency Winery uses music to settle their wine. I found them through a Netflix show called "Restaurants on the edge" and was emidietly hooked by how they used music. Now if that isn't some serious out-of-the-box thinking then I don't know what! 

The more Jodie B and I got talking about how sound affects wine, we couldn't help but think about how it affects us human beings.  

Jodie explained how powerful words and therefore lyrics are and how certain sound frequencies impact us. Very cool stuff. Definitely not your typical singer/songwriter, producer conversation.   

I hope by listening to this episode you'll understand the power, value, and importance you hold as a musician.   

Have fun!   

Here's the Chladni Plate Jodie has been talking about 

Here's Jodie B's and Jacob's interview.

Watch the entire episode on YouTube for visuals here.    

Follow Frequency Winery on IG @frequencywineandsound  

Check them out on their website at www.frequencywinery.com

Follow Jodie B on IG @jodiebmusic  

Follow Jodie B on Spotify here   

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Hi Ohana,  

today I have singer/songwriter & producer Mary Mi with me today. Mary spilled some tea about how you become a songwriter, you're not born with it. It's a skill you need to develop just like anything in life. She says that it's easier to hate your own ideas/songs than someone else.  We also got talking about her song "Mountain King Hall". The writing process behind it and of course the production.  Mary Mi also gave advice on three things she wishes she would have known when she first started.   

Have fun!   

Follow Mary Mi on IG @marymiofficial   

Follow Mary Mi on FB @MaryMiMusic   

Listen to Mary Mi's music on Spotify here  

Listen to Mary Mi's music on iTunes here    

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Hi Ohana, 

today I have an amazing guest with me today. She's from Canada and can play almost every instrument. She's a singer/songwriter, producer, and live loop performer. Please welcome Jodie B! 

Jodie B reveals how her dad played a big part in her getting started in music at a very young age. Her older sister and her dad would go busking with her when Jodie was only 3 years old! Over time she became the badass independent musician she is now. She can do everything on her own. Jodie talks about finding the balance between constantly learning and improving as a musician and also knowing when to stop to finish an album.   

Of course, we also got talking about the changes within the music industry and why it's so important to come together as musicians. It's never been a better time to be a musician. It's all possible. She also explained why being signed can also be more harmful than useful and why being independent can help you have more freedom.    

Follow Jodie B on her website:  www.jodiebmusic.com/  

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Hi Ohana,  

today I have an amazing guest with me that's not only a musician but a sound healer as well. Jacob Pasterfield shared some juicy secrets about how music affects our bodies and why. He showed me simple tricks on how to deal with stress and focus my attention within a few minutes! Sounds crazy right? Jacob also says that most of us already use sound healing without us even knowing it by putting together playlists.  

You'll get a deeper understanding of WHY music is so powerful and WHY we as musicians have a unique opportunity to impact other people!  

Have fun!  

Follow Jacob Pasterfield on IG @moonlightbanshee  

Follow Jacob Pasterfield on FB at Koomba-Ya @KoombaYaSoundHealing   

Follow Jacob Pasterfield on YouTube at Jacob Pasterfield  

Follow Jacob's Podcast "rainbows, dreams & the space in between" here    

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Hi Ohana, 

today I have a really amazing & special guest for you. She's someone I look up to and admire!  

Kris Bradley is a songwriter/producer with credits including Sony BMG, Warner Chappell, Rolling Stone Magazine, Fox, Lincoln, and Miramax. She heads Boomfox Productions, producing for various sync projects, artists, and songwriters. 

She is also the founder of Produce Like a Boss, which is an online coaching program geared towards the songwriter/producer, rather than the engineer. Her ‘non techy’ and simplified style of teaching is helping artists all over the world learn how to produce their own music.  

Follow Kris Bradley on all platforms down below:  

Produce Like a Boss Podcast:  

YouTube: Produce Like a Boss 

Instagram: Produce Like a Boss  

Facebook: Produce Like a Boss   

Produce like a boss Website:   

Free Training here: "Start Producing Your Song Today in 3 S.I.M.P.L.E. Steps"   

More training by Kris Bradely:  

“How to Make Money from your Home Studio” here  

Coming Soon in August here   

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Hi Ohana,  

today we're going to learn how to fall in love with your voice even if you think you can't sing. Lauren Haber is an opera singer and definitely knows a thing or two about vocals, health, and how to take care of them. She also busted some myths about "can you make yourself have a good singing voice?", "is singing a talent or a skill?" or "can a terrible singer become good?" and much more. 

Lauren also explained how important breath is and that technique is what you use when you take the wrong breath. She took a deep dive into belief and how it influences you as a singer.   

If you've loved what Lauren shared in this podcast and you want to learn more you can check out her live training on Saturday, July 17th from 11am to 2pm (LA time) Link coming soon...  

Follow Lauren on Facebook and Instagram here.   

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Hi Ohana,  

today I have Australian singer/songwriter Josh Lee Hamilton with me today. We had a chat about how important it is to follow your heart sometimes even though it might be scary or harder than doing the next "right" logical thing. Josh told me his secrets of making good music videos as well. How he makes great-looking videos on a small to no budget.  

Of course, we talked behind the scenes of his songs "Heart is ready" and "Seasons". His songwriting process and journey.  

Have fun!  

Follow Josh on IG @joshleehamilton 

Check out Josh's music videos we talked about on YouTube here at Josh Lee Hamilton    

Listen to Josh singles "Heart is ready" and "Seasons" on Spotify & iTunes   

Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa  

Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com

Hi Ohana, 

today I have singer/songwriter, producer, body percussionist, wife, and mother DEVADO with me. Like me, she's half German/American and has been doing music since she's been a kid. Devado has worked for Disney to play & sing the german characters from the Lion King all the way up to Moana. She's also been on the Voice of Germany in 2015 and has given advice on what those shows are all about and what to look out for when you audition for any TV show. Now Devado has been quite successful getting into production to be able to produce her own songs. But we're not talking about normal production. Devaco has a very unique way of doing that. Her new single "Never Gonna Fit In" is produced with NO INSTRUMENTS!!! It's all body percussion and vocals.  

Devado shared a lot of juicy secrets about the music industry and why she thinks it's better to be an independent musician.   

Have fun!   

Follow Devado on IG @devadomusic  

Listen to Devado's music on Spotify & iTunes    

Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa  

Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com