Go from “I have voice memos” to
finished 60‑second songs
this week, no new gear, no tech overwhelm.
A Simple, Step‑by‑step Starter Kit For Total Beginners
Free download • Made For Beginners • No new gear needed • No spam, ever
What You Get Today (Complete Starter Kit)
Total Value: $187 ➜ Yours FREE
The First 4 Sessions, Beginner Guide (PDF) - $99 value
A plain‑English roadmap to capture a tight 60–90s sketch without getting lost in plug‑ins or jargon. Built for non‑techy musicians who’ve been stuck in a tutorial pit.
Beginner Mixing Mini‑Guide (Any DAW) - $59 value
A 15‑minute mix pass that actually works: static balance, smart HPFs, gentle compression, and two tasteful ambience sends, no rabbit holes, no extra plug‑ins required.
Bounce, Master & Share Toolkit (1‑Pager) - $39 value
Export settings that won’t clip, a dead‑simple limiter recipe, and a friendly DM script so you can share without feeling spammy.
Your "Lateness" Is Actually Your Superpower
Every birthday that passes isn't evidence you've missed the window - it's proof you have more to say than ever.
While teenagers are making beats, you're bringing three decades of heartbreak, wisdom, and stories that matter. Your age isn't your obstacle; it's your edge.
The difference between you and someone half your age? They're making noise. You're making music that means something.
But only if you stop waiting for the "perfect time" and start with what you have today.
You're Not Alone If This Sounds Familiar...
- Your phone is full of voice memos you've never done anything with
- You watch YouTube tutorials but close the laptop more confused than when you started
- Every time someone younger releases a track, that voice whispers: "See? You waited too long"
- You've bought courses you never finished and gear that's collecting dust
- Friends and family love you, but they don't understand why this matters so much
The real fear isn't that you can't learn the tech. It's that another year will pass and those songs will still be trapped in your head.
This Starter Kit Is For You If…
- You're tired of feeling "behind"
- Voice memos are piling up, but finished tracks aren't
- You can carve out 25-45 minutes per session for five short sessions this week
- You want proof you can actually finish something before investing in bigger courses
- You're ready to share a 60–90 second sketch with trusted friends (finally)
This Isn't For You If…
- You want a giant course you'll abandon in 3 weeks
- You're chasing viral fame or instant perfection
- You believe you need $10k in gear before your first bounce
- You're still waiting for someone else to give you permission
What You'll Do Inside (The 5 Sessions)
Session 1 - Capture the Spark (15–30 min)
Set a tempo, strum a 4–8‑bar loop, record a scratch vocal. Momentum > perfection.
Session 2 - Build Your Palette (20–30 min)
Add drum loop (or kick/snare), bass, pad. Balance by ear; HPF non‑bass parts to keep lows clean.
Session 3 - Arrange in 3 Moves (20–30 min)
Map intro / verse / chorus, mute something for contrast, copy your best 8 bars to build 60–90 seconds.
Session 4 - Sing It Clean (20–30 min)
Loop‑record 3–5 takes, do a quick comp, optional quiet double + 1 harmony on the chorus.
Quick Mix - 15 min (Any DAW)
Static balance & pan → smart HPFs → gentle vox/bass compression → tiny room verb + slap → quick A/B with your reference.
Master & Share - 5–10 min
Limiter ceiling –1.0 dB (2–3 dB GR) → export WAV + MP3 → DM 3 friends using the included script.
Why This Works
(When Most Beginner Training Doesn't)
Most beginner resources bury you in terms, plugins, and endless options, then wonder why you quit.
This kit removes decisions. You'll use a pre‑labeled session, a 5‑step flow, and a 1‑page share checklist.
No more "Where do I start?" just press record, follow the prompts, ship.
You don't need more plugins. You need a first finished sketch. You don't need more time. You need a tiny plan that fits the time you have. You don't need to be younger. You need to start today.
Meet Your Guide
Andrea Olson, founder of Produce Like a Boss®, helps second-act creatives turn decades of "someday" into finished music from home.
After years of traditional training that led nowhere and watching younger artists lap her online, Andrea simplified the process into steps anyone can follow, without gatekeepers, gear obsession, or tech overwhelm.
Her approach: Real talk for real people. Clear steps that actually work. Results over theory.
What Students Are Saying
FAQs
Q: Am I too old to start?
Q: Do I need expensive gear to start?
Q: What if I'm not "naturally talented"?
Q: GarageBand or BandLab?
Q: I've failed at music before. What makes this different?
Q: Will my bounce be "radio‑ready"?
The Truth About Time
Every day you wait is another day that song stays trapped.
Every month you spend "learning more" instead of finishing something is another month wondering "what if."
Every year that passes makes the fear louder: "Maybe it really is too late."
But it's not too late. It's just time to stop preparing and start producing.
Your voice matters. Your stories matter. Your songs matter.
The world doesn't need another perfect production, it needs YOUR music, finished and shared.
You've spent decades serving everyone else. This week, serve your art.
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