Modern Producer Secrets

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.

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 o...

There are several things that you need to have in place before you go out trying to reach more people. In this episode, we explore the essential questions you need to ask yourself BEFORE you promote your products and services as a music producer, why you shouldn't try manifesting more clients, and the attitude that you need to cultivate in order to get results. We also share our best advice for us...

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.

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 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 s...

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:...

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.

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...

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 a...

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 creati...

What qualifies as good marketing? If you want the answer, 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.

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’...

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.

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.

This episode’s title isn’t meant to scare you. But if you want to transform your life and make your dreams come true, you have to be willing to do some uncomfortable things. Cameron and Ric discuss how to identify which common fears might be holding you back and ways to confront them.

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...

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.

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.

How do you get people to pay you for your skills and expertise as a music producer? In this episode, you will learn four primary methods of marketing that you can leverage in your business right now.

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.

It’s almost the new year! Are you planning to start strong and crush your goals, or are you setting another New Year’s Resolution like everyone else that will 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 arrives.

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? In this episode, Cameron shares two huge yet straightforward concepts to help you break through your glass ceiling.

If you’re tired of facing the same struggles in life and you feel like you’re not making any progress, tune into this episode because that’s exactly what this Ikigai exercise is going to address...you can even use it to figure out your producer brand identity.

How many times have you stalled out chasing your dreams?  We’re keeping this episode short and sweet, but beware: we throat-punch this topic hard! We all face life challenges. If you're struggling to solve your problems and actualize your dreams, are you paying attention and focusing on what moves the needle?

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.