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Hi Ohana, today I have Irish/Egyptian singer/songwriter Shaefri with me today. Shaefri told me how a low to no budget is sometimes a blessing that helped her get creative and get even better results. She loves to write about topics that are thought-provoking. Shaefri proves this in her single "girl" which is about the "me too" movement and now her new single "Joanne" where she touches on a tragic story of a streetworker. Her advice of what to look out for when getting a signed deal, is gold worth. Have fun! Listen to Shaefri's music on Spotify here: Listen to Shaefri's music on iTunes here Follow Shaefri on IG @shaefri Check out her website here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free members area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Piper Madison with me today. She just brought out her new album "How Do I Love?" and shared what this album really means to her. Piper is a lyric and songwriting ninja and she spills some tea about her process and how she comes up with her writing concepts. She also talks about how crucial it is to overcome fear and how taking responsibility has changed her life. Have fun! Listen to Piper's new album "How Do I Love?" here on Spotify Listen to Piper's new album "How Do I Love?" here on iTunes Follow Piper on IG @pipermadison Check out Piper's website here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free member's area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Eddie with me. We had a really good chat about what pop music really NEEDS in order to resonate with other listeners and fans. Eddie also opened up about what it means to keep going when doors keep closing and important opportunities fall through. In his album "Lowly Thrown" Eddie talks about the making of, how he writes his songs, and how a co-writer helps him enhance and brings his songs to the best level they can be. Have fun! Listen to Eddie's Album "Lowly Throne" on Spotify here Listen to Eddie's Album "Lowly Throne" on Spotify here Follow Eddie on Instagram @eddietamanini Check out Eddie's website at www.eddieofficial.com Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free members area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have Canadian singer/songwriter Steven Sware with me. He talked about what it's like to write other songs for others and what special feeling it is to take a special event in someone's life and put it into a song. Steven also shared what he did to make 2020 hi's best year yet. How he thrived during COVID rather than giving up and saw opportunities to use music to connect with other people during this trying time. Have fun! Follow Steven Sware on IG @stevenswaremusic Check out Steven's Music on YouTube Check out Steven's Music on Spotify Check out Steven's Music on iTunes Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free member's area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, I asked Jennings about his transformation from his home studio to the studio he's in now and I love the story he shared with me. Have fun! Follow Jennings on IG @jenningscouch Follow the Holywell Studio on IG @holywellstudio Follow Jennings at his website here Listen to Jennings Couch awesome music here on Spotify Listen to Jennings Couch awesome music here on iTunes Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free member's area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, I askes Jennings for 3 pieces of advice he would give to other artists that he wish he had. And he came up with some really good advice! Have fun! Follow Jennings on IG @jenningscouch Follow the Holywell Studio on IG @holywellstudio Follow Jennings at his website here Listen to Jennings Couch awesome music here on Spotify Listen to Jennings Couch awesome music here on iTunes Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free member's area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have alternative pop/rock singer/songwriter Jennings Couch with me today. We touched on a lot of topics but one of them being "should I release singles or albums?" When does what make sense and why it's important to pick the right one. We of course talked about some songwriting tricks and how the dream of his own recording studio of Hollywell finally came true. Have fun! P.S. sorry for the poor audio quality. Zoom was giving us a hard time so we made the best out of it. Hopefully, the message still comes across, because Jennings gave some really good advice! Follow Jennings on IG @jenningscouch Follow the Holywell Studio on IG @holywellstudio Follow Jennings at his website here Listen to Jennings Couch awesome music here on Spotify Listen to Jennings Couch awesome music here on iTunes Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free member's area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, I picket Ida Just's brain on how she makes her music video look so cool. In particular, I wanted to know how she pulled off the butterfly scene in her music video "When I'm gone". I was pretty much prepared for any answer, but even I wasn't expecting this reply! Have fun! You can watch her music video here Follow Ida Just on IG @idajust Listen to her music on Spotify here Listen to her music on iTunes here Check out Ida's website at www.idajust.com Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free member's area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, Ida Just kindly opened about her struggles with depression and how her song "When I'm gone" helped her deal and cope with it. She said she felt didn't belong and was out of place and this message had to come out. If you're struggling with depression just like I did, it's important to know that you're not alone! This episode will help. Have fun! Follow Ida Just on IG @idajust Listen to her music on Spotify here Listen to her music on iTunes here Check out Ida's website at www.idajust.com Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free member's area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have the Danish singer/songwriter Ida just with me today. She currently lives in London and has been writing and producing songs for herself and others for almost a decade now. In her episode, we touched upon reactions we get as musicians from either our family members, friends, or other people around us and how to deal with it. We also had a deep conversation about her song "When I'm Gone" which speaks up about mental health issues like depression. We also had a chat about her upcoming EP and why it's titled "If I'm Being Honest". Have fun! Follow Ida Just on IG @idajust Listen to her music on Spotify here Listen to her music on iTunes here Check out Ida's website at www.idajust.com Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free member's area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, Emma Kelly opened up about other musicians judging her for not being able to play an instrument and how she overcame that. We also had a chat about "advice" that's given in the music industry, from other musicians or even from family members and friends. Have fun! Listen to the full episode here. If you're ready to grow as a musician and want to take things to the next level click here or go to www.alisekoa.com/MSB If you want to join the member's area you can do that here or go to www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, Emma Kelly's singles are sooo catchy and fun so I had to pick her brain about it. How she goes about writing a song and how the production plays a part in it all. How she comes up with the lyrics and much more. Basically taking me behind the scenes of her single "Drunk". Have fun! Listen to the full episode here. If you're ready to grow as a musician and want to take things to the next level click here or go to www.alisekoa.com/MSB If you want to join the member's area you can do that here or go to www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have producer Cian with me today. Most people will know him from his project 1000 Beasts, where he produces all the tracks and has the top liners (Beasts) sing on his tracks. Cian talked about the difference between being an artist and an entertainer and how crucial it is to know in what category you as a musician fall. He also talked about how important it is to have good communications skills as a producer and not to take things too personally. He also pointed out how the music business is a numbers game and as musicians, we sometimes have to trust our gut to make the right decision to get our music out there. Have fun! Listen to his tracks on Spotify here Listen to his tracks on iTunes here Follow the 1000 Beasts project here on IG at @1000beasts Follow Cian on IG at @producedbycian Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Grow as a musician at www.alisekoa.com/MSB Get access to the free member's area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, I asked Emma Kelly why she choose music? From all the creatives avenues she could have gone down, why music? What is it that fascinates her about it? Have fun! Listen to the full episode here. If you're ready to grow as a musician and want to take things to the next level click here or go to www.alisekoa.com/MSB If you want to join the member's area you can do that here or go to www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today's nugget is all about music, money & Spotify. Emma Kelly talked about how boring life would be without music and that we musicians are needed more than ever in today's world. We also had a chat about Spotify and money. Have fun! Listen to the full episode here. If you're ready to grow as a musician and want to take things to the next level click here or go to www.alisekoa.com/MSB If you want to join the member's area you can do that here or go to www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Emma Kelly with me today. I love her songs "Drunk" and "Lifeboats" so we had a chat about the writing and production process behind them. We also talked about how why we need music, what the difference is between collaborating on a song vs writing it alone, and much much more. Have fun! Listen to Emma's songs here on Spotify Listen to Emma's songs here on iTunes Follow Emma Kelly on her Instagram @emmakellymusic_ Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Grow as a musician and person by learning more about the Musicians Secrets Bundle here Get access to the free member's area here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, I got this question "What skills do you need to be a DJ?" from my Google search I call the "ask MR Google". Apparently, there are a lot of musicians out there trying to learn how to DJ and I've got the perfect guest to answer this question for you. You can listen to OGK's full episode here. If you want to learn more about growing as a musician and person you can check out my course here at www.alisekoa.com/MSB Have FUN! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, I got this question "How can I teach myself to DJ?" from my Google search I call the "ask MR Google". Apparently, there are a lot of musicians out there trying to learn how to DJ and I've got the perfect guest to answer this question for you. You can listen to OGK's full episode here. If you want to learn more about growing as a musician and person you can check out my course here at www.alisekoa.com/MSB Have FUN! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, OGK touched upon a subject I think we all need to hear. He says "EMBRACE THE SUCK!" We all have to start somewhere and at first, you will suck. The good news is, if you keep going you'll eventually suck less, and less and less. But no matter what you do you HAVE TO GO through this process no matter how talented you are. We all go through it, you're not the only one. Trust me You can listen to OGK's full episode here. If you want to learn more about growing as a musician and person you can check out my course here at www.alisekoa.com/MSB Have FUN! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, OGK and I had a serious conversation about time, consistency, and focus. We shared some practical tools that have worked for us so far to help us MAKE time for music rather than waiting for the perfect time to come. If you keep waiting on the "right" time, it'll NEVER happen. You can listen to OGK's full episode here. If you want to learn more about growing as a musician and person you can check out my course here at www.alisekoa.com/MSB Have FUN! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

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/ Follow OGK on IG @musicbyogk here Follow OGK on Soundcloud here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Test the members area for free here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

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 Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free members area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

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 Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free members area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

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 Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free members area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

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/ Follow Jodie B on IG Follow Jodie B on YouTube Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free members area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

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 Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Get access to the free members area here: www.alisekoa.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

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 Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa here Get access to the free members area here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

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. Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa here Get access to the free members area here: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have the one and only singer/songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur Ashton Nicolas from Oahu, Hawaii with me today! He owns his own company "Creative Natives" to help and support other artists as well with what he got to learn so far in his music business degree. We had a chat about how important networking is and making sure you're spending your time wisely. That going to another country was one of the best decisions he's ever made because he was able to learn and grow as a person. What you listen to, read, watch and surround yourself with will determine who you will become. Ashton said that making "wrong" decisions helps him make the right ones today. With his new single "Find Me" it's all about good vibes. Ashton took me behind the scenes of his single and gave away his secret of what a good song makes for him. Have fun! Follow Ashton on IG @ashtonnicolaslive Listen to his new single "Find Me" on Spotify & iTunes Find Creative Natives website here Follow Creative Natives IG @creativenativeshi Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have the singer/songwriter Annemarie Quinn with me today. She's from the UK but has been living in Malawi, Africa for the last 5 years where she recorded her album "Blue Sky Thinking". With over 40 collaborations with different musicians, Annemarie made it her mission to involve and include as many locals as possible. Annemarie talked about how important collaboration is and that is actually is a sign of strength. She also mentioned how everything is hard work, that nothing just falls into your lap, "You get out what you put in". The hardest thing about recording an album is capturing the energy of the musicians and the song. Have fun! Follow Annemarie on IG @annemariequinn Find out more on her website here. Listen to Annemarie's new album "Blue Sky Thinking" on Spotify & iTunes Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have Australian singer/songwriter Ben Camden with me. He told me how he wrote his single "Salt" by testing it on crows while busking and what benefits came from it. He said that he never regrets busking because he always learns something very valuable from that you can't learn any other way. We had a chat about how challenging performing is and what he's done to overcome stage fright. Have fun! Follow Ben on IG @bencamdenmusic Listen to Ben's songs on Spotify & iTunes Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Reece Ratliff with me today. He took me behind the scenes of his new album "Compass" and showed me what hard work goes into a 12 track album. We all consume music, but do we really know what hard work goes into it? Reece explained the meaning behind his song "DRIVE". That we should enjoy the journey while we can and take controller over our life and especially music carrier. He said the most important thing that his grandfather taught him was humility "You don't write the songs, you just write them down." Have fun! Follow Reece on IG @reeceratliffmusic Listen to his new album "Compass" on Spotify & iTunes Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter and producer Elise Cabret with me today. She's officially my first guest from Australia. Elise shared the very personal story of her struggles with anxiety and depression and how music had a huge role in her healing process. This is why she is so passionate about her new project DAWter where she gets to help others that are struggling to express their feelings and cope with them. We also had a chat about how everything is a process, you don't suddenly wake up a rockstar, you become one! You need to grow into it. Elise said that songwriting is more a mental mindset rather than a skill problem. Before we even start the song we tell ourselves that it's not good enough. She talked about a little trick that she uses, called "the artist and the editor" to overcome self-doubt and writer's block. Seriously there are so many value bombs in here, I'm just scratching the surface. Elise also took me behind the scenes of her new song "To Your Devices". Have fun! Follow Elise Cabret on her mental health journey here: Here's her website: www.dawter.com.au Song Starter Kit (free resource) Here's her Instagram: @dawtersongs Here's her Youtube Follow Elise Cabret on her music journey here: Here's her Instagram: @elise_cabret Here's her Youtube Here's her Spotify Firefighter song: “Don’t Call Me a Hero” Words and Music by Don Murdock, Mary-Lynn Neil, & Brian Dolph on Youtube Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter and producer Will Bryant with me. Will take about a few tips that will get you started as a producer and about the different pressures that come with it. He said that music is all around us, in sounds and conversations and that our job as producers and songwriters is to capture them. We had a chat about songwriting being a bit of a messy process, but fun. Will also brought up the point that some people feel like they don't have enough life hardships to write about and we talked about the solution to that problem. Of course, we also talked about his songwriting process of "Find Me". Have fun! Follow Will on IG at @williamedwardbryant Listen to Will's single "Find Me" here on Spotify & iTunes Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Isaac Tyler with me. He's a good friend of George Holliday which I've had on a couple of episodes back. Together they've worked on "Young & Free" and "All Drained Out" on a converted bus through Europe. T oday I get to hear Isaac's story. We talked about how powerful songwriting is. How you can take a negative experience and turn it into something positive by writing a song about it! He also shared his secret of not always being to come up with great songs right away. That it takes time and he told me a little trick he likes to use when he gets stuck in a writing session with other musicians. Isaac also gave away what makes a great song and shared his major secret of getting things done. His biggest advice is "the more you write, the better you get!". Isaac also took me behind the scenes of the song "All Drained Out" and what the song is really about. You'll never guess, it's quite funny! Have fun! Follow Isaac Tyler on IG at @isaactylermusic Listen to Isaac's songs on Spotify & iTunes. Listen to George Holliday's episode here. Follow the Musicians Secrets Playlist here. Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Ritho with me. He shared his secrets of writing his melodies. How he used to be really bad at it and then got to master one of the most important skills of songwriting. Ritho said that songwriting is like exercising a muscle. The more you use it, the better you will get! On the production side, he gave away some great advice. Production isn't there to magically make a song sound good but to enhance it and serve the song to the best it can be, especially if it means hardly adding anything production-wise. His rule of thumb is that production "betters" the song around 20%. Of course, he had a chat about his amazing song "Say You're Mine". He took me behind the scenes and talked me through his songwriting and production process. Have fun! Follow Ritho on IG at @ritho_music Listen to his songs on Spotify & iTunes For fresh & new music follow the Musicians Secrets Playlist here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have the singer/songwriter Purpl with me. We talked about her identity of her name Purpl & why it's important to have a stage name. She told me how songwriting really is a balance between art and science and the talent lies in knowing when to use witch. She talked about some of her struggles when it comes to songwriting and how important it is to believe in yourself and use thoughts tough times to grow. Purpl opened up about her song FOMO and took me behind the scenes of the process. She said that most musicians think that song just "come" to them when this really is just the exception to the rule and not the norm. Have fun! Follow Purpl on IG @purplofficial Listen to her single FOMO here on Spotify & iTunes For new and fresh music go follow the Musicians Secrets Playlist here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have queer singer/songwriter Millie Milner from Yorkshire with me today. We talked about busking and how that has helped Millie to get real & authentic feet bad to her performances and original songs. She says "Practicing with an audience is worth 10 practicing on your own". We had a chat about how important it is to be yourself and not dilute yourself for other people's enjoyment. For Millie this meant being a focal point for queer people just like her in her music & lyrics. This gave her the opportunity to talk about her songwriting process of "Troubled Mind" and the story behind it. Follow Millie Milner on IG @milliemilnermusic Listen to her songs on Spotify & iTunes here For fresh & new music follow the Musicians Secrets Playlist here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have the one and only Irish singer/songwriter Seba Safe with me today. We had a chat about what a box of rollies are (it's not Irish kindy, I had to learn the hard way LOL), how he writes songs, and who helped him produce his amazing songs "In Wating" and "I Want". As a songwriter, you need to learn how to "detach" yourself from your songs in order to put out good music. We talked about the struggles of being a songwriter and how to overcome them. That musicians aren't as confident as they seem. Have fun! Follow Seba Safe on IG at @seba__safe Listen to his music on Spotify and iTunes and follow Seba's playlist "Hot Tamales" here For fresh & new music follow the Musicians Secrets Playlist here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter John Seaton with me today. He threw so many value bombs into this episode it's not even funny anymore! Where to start?!? First of all, we talked about what's popular isn't always good and what's good isn't always popular. John and I revealed his secret of how important it is to surrender your ego in order to grow as a musician and especially a songwriter. John told me about his project 12 producers, 12 songs, 12 months. Why he started the project and how it's made him grow. He also revealed 3 different types of producers he picks for his projects. And much, much more! Have fun! Follow John Seaton on IG at @johnseatonmusic Listen to his music on Spotify & iTunes Follow the "Musicnas Secrets Playlist" for fresh/new music here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter & producer Urban Hippie with me today. He shared his secret of how he made his own mic out of his 20-year-old computer mic, a Pringles box, and some tights because he had no money when he first started out. We had a chat about the constant struggle of self-doubt and how music is healing people one song at a time! How amazing is that? Urban Hippie told me how being humble and having the mindset of being able to learn from EVERYONE is essential to stay focused and grounded. That using people to where you want to go is never a good idea. Of course, we had a chat about his current single "Good Vibes Only". The songwriting process behind it and how the production comes into play. Follow Urban Hippie on IG at @urbanhippiemusic Listen to his latest single "Good Vibes Only" on Spotify and iTunes For fresh/new music follow the Musicians Secrets Playlist here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more at www.alisekoa.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have the singer/songwriter & producer Garreth Spinn (g.spinn) with me today. He told me his story of his best trade ever which involves Harry Potter books and his sister. Why he started producing after he's been writing songs for a while and how important networking is. We had a chat about actually wanting to be the worst musician in the room and what makes a good song. Garreth shared with me the number one thing he starts with now when he produces or mixes a song now which might go against most production "tricks", but most importantly we talked about writing about lyrics you're nervous to share and why that's important. In the end, we also talked about how ambient music is used in commercial music without us even noticing and how that can help you in your next songs to level up your songwriting game. Of course, we talked about the production side of Stop | Stand with Jeremiah Higgens which Garreth produced, and his new single "The Only Thing". If you missed the episode with Jeremiah Higgens you can find it here to catch up here. Have fun! Follow Garreth on IG at @gspinn Listen to his new single "The Only Thing" and his Ambient music on Spotify and iTunes Find fresh & new music from all independent musicians I've interviewed here at the Musicians Secrets Playlist. Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have the Christian rap group N.E.M.G. with me today. The trio containing Sean, Greg, and Jamar were just an absolute pleasure to talk to! They told me what's really important when making music, how powerful music really is, and how God got the three of them together to do amazing things. Of course, we had a chat about their singles "So Sweet" and "Lord Send Me A Sign". How all three write their verses and how it all comes together. N.E.M.G. shared how their individual talents of freestyling and rapping have crucial parts in making a song in the first place. Have Fun! Follow N.E.M.G. on IG at @whatupnemg Follow their individual IG accounts: Sean @itsastreetboxbeat Follow their individual IG accounts: Greg @gregorylustermusic Follow their individual IG accounts: Jamar @everydayjamar Listen to all their music they've put out so far on Bandcamp Listen to their recent releases "So Sweet" and "Lord Send Me A Sign" on Spotify and iTunes. Follow the Musicians Secrets Playlist for fresh & new music here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have the amazing duo with me, Lila & Gabe from Running On Everything. They both talked to me about how they have used the lockdown to their advantage and what two things they look for when making great music. We had a chat about their song "This One's For You" and their cheeky lyrics behind it. Have Fun! Follow Running On Everything on IG @runningoneverything Their individual accounts of Lila @lai__lasmith and Gabe @gabeglad Listen to their sassy/amazing music on Spotify and iTunes If you're looking for fresh new music go and follow the Musicians secrets Playlist here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have Bstrok aka Bradon Strok with me today. We talked about the importance of branding. That if you don't know why you're doing it or why you're writing music, neither will your fans and that will be reflected in your brand... Follow Bradon on IG at @bstrokmusic and listen to his music on Spotify & iTunes Listen to "Know That" on Spotify & iTunes here Follow the Musicians Secrets Playlist for fresh new music and artists here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have Aurelien from 3 South & Banana with me today. We had a great chat about how judgment is holding you back as a songwriter and how to free yourself from that. We talked about how your restraints (not the right equipment, not enough money, no production skills ...) are actually your superpowers! That necessity is the mother of invention! We had an interesting conversation about what creativity really is and how to free and access it. Basically finding the balance between the art and science behind songwriting. Of course, we got talking about his album "3 South & Banana" and the writing process behind it. The best part is that Aurelien showed me his live set up when he gets to perform and it blew my mind! I've seen many concerts but this is something I've never seen before! Have fun! Here's the YouTube link to the episode so you can see Aurelien's set up he talks about at the end of this episode Follow Aurelien on IG @3southandbanana and on YouTube at 3 South & Banana Check out his music on Spotify and iTunes If you want to listen to fresh new music follow the Musicians Secrets Playlist here Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have the incredible singer/songwriter Kinnoha with me today! This episode is a goody.

Hi Ohana, today I have the amazing George Holliday with me. He's a producer, songwriter and has played for big artists like JP Cooper and Lionel Richie. But the best part is that he has his own tour bus/studio where he travels all of Europ with and produces songs with other artists at the same time! How cool is that?!?!?! George and I talked about a 3 step progress to being an independent musician. Why storytelling is so important and why your why is crucial to cell and make your music. George spilled some serious secrets in this episode. Have fun! Follow George Holliday on IG at @georgejazzmanholliday Visit his website and see his cool bus here! Check out George's single "Young & Free" on Spotify & iTunes Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com Follow the "Musicians Secrets Playlist" here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message

Hi Ohana, today I have the amazing singer/songwriter Andrea with me all the way from Norway. We had a great time talking about her song "Fighting For". How she writes songs, how the production came together and how important is to find the right producer. We had a great conversation about how important it is to write bad songs. Yes, you heard me right. BAD songs! And that the biggest enemy in music is really YOU!!! Have fun! Follow Andrea on IG at @andreaekelimusic Listen to Andrea's songs "Fighting For" and "Cardiac Surgeon" on Spotify and iTunes Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn more about songwriting at www.alisekoa.com Follow "The Musicians Secrets Playlist" here for fresh music you've never heard before. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alisekoa/message