Musicians Secrets Podcast

Are you trying to build a profitable music career without relying on record labels , viral TikToks, or millions of Spotify streams? In this video, I break down the Musicpreneur Blueprint —the simple 3-step framework that completely changed how I approach the music business after more than seven years of trial, error, and studying how the music industry works . If you're an indie artist , independe...

👉 Join the Musician Secrets Campus: https://www.alisekoa.com/campus Can you really start a music business in 2026 with only $9? In this episode, I break down exactly how I would start a music business from scratch if I were starting over today—with just $9 a month. If you're an independent artist, musician, singer-songwriter, producer, or musicpreneur who's tired of chasing Spotify streams and wo...

Learn more at the Musicians Secrets Campus: www.alisekoa.com/campus Are you tired of trying to promote your music on Instagram, TikTok, and every other social media platform? In this episode, I share why I stopped believing that social media was the only way to grow as an independent artist and why I believe YouTube is one of the most powerful tools for music promotion today. If you've been wonder...

In this podcast episode, I discuss the essential elements for musicians to succeed in their careers. I emphasize the importance of clarity over advice, outlining three pillars: fans, business, and nurturing relationships. The discussion covers the artist's journey, the significance of understanding one's audience, and the balance between creating music for personal passion and audience expectation...

🎧 Are Playlists Hurting Or Growing Your Music Career? Big playlists feel like the shortcut every indie artist is chasing. More streams. More exposure. More “proof” that it’s working. But what if those massive playlists are actually holding your music career back ? In this episode of the Musician Secrets Podcast , Alise Koa sits down with Noah to break down the uncomfortable truth about playlist m...

Doctors told him he had two weeks to live . Months later, one of his songs crossed over 1,000,000 streams on Spotify . In this episode of the Musician Secrets Podcast , Alise Koa sits down with Jordan Baywood to break down one of the most powerful (and practical) indie artist stories you’ll hear this year. Jordan shares how being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer completely rewired how he approached m...

🎸 He Spent $20,000 on an Album… and It Sold 30 Copies What if your biggest music “investment” actually set you back years ? In this episode of the Musician Secrets Podcast , Alise Koa sits down with Patrick James Clark —full-time musician and author of Incremental Growth Theory —to unpack the $20,000 album mistake he made at 19 and how it completely changed the way he approaches his music career....

If you’re a musician who hates social media, feels overwhelmed by content creation, or believes you “need to go viral” to make money from music… this episode will change everything. Today’s guest, Aurelie from PLV Music , went from zero production skills and a fear of being judged online to building a full-time music career from her bedroom. No label. No touring. No massive following. In this raw...

He built three music businesses from scratch — starting with writing $5 rap songs on Fiverr. Today on the Musician Secrets Podcast, Hayden Balmain reveals the exact mindset shifts, frameworks, and systems he used to go from bored teenager in school … to running Moshpit Media , Moshpit Studios , and the rapidly growing SoundMind Network . If you're an independent artist trying to build a real music...

Are you an independent artist struggling to grow online, stuck posting content that never seems to move the needle? In this powerful episode of the Musician Secrets Podcast , Alise Koa sits down with Anthony Urmetz , founder of Elite Artist Society — and the creator of the Picasso Method , a content strategy that has helped artists go from under 1,000 views… to 3,000 new followers in a week . If y...

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 tragi...

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 h...

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 help...

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 ot...

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....

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 "...

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 commu...

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...

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 g...

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...

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 t...

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...

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...

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...

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 i...