It’s Springtime 🌷and that means it’s time for the first quarterly P.LAB newsletter of 2024 - packed full of all the exciting news from the world of Produce Like a Boss! 🥳

Before we get started, let’s refresh the acronym we use - S.I.M.P.L.E.- which stands for.

** Scoop. Inspiration. Music. P.Lab. Laugh. Educate **

Ready?

Let’s dive in.

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🗞 ANNOUNCEMENT

The first quarter of 2024 has been super exciting, because I launched a brand new podcast called “Create With Kris Bradley” AND a new course called Harmonic Course Creator!

Talk about opening 2024 with BANG💥

But let’s back up for a minute!

First, Produce Like A Boss isn’t going anywhere, so don’t worry about that. In fact, now that I’m done with the launch of Harmonic Course Creator, I’ve got some really exciting new content on the horizon specifically for P.LAB 😄🎧🎶

Introducing the Create podcast and expanding into "non-music" courses stems from a deeper desire to serve our community on a broader scale.

My ultimate goal is to help you tap into your creativity, step into your authenticity, and manifest your deepest desires. I feel like one of my favorite things to do—and perhaps one of my superpowers—is to help creatives get their ideas out of their heads and into the world.

Whether it's a musical idea that I help you produce, or an idea for a business that I can help you build, or even a vision I can help you manifest, it’s my honor to be your creative guide along the process. At the end of the day, everything we want to achieve in life lies in our power to CREATE, and that's why I named the podcast that.

If you’d like to check it out, you can click the image below or head to Youtube or anywhere you listen to podcasts and enter “Create with Kris Bradley”.

🗞 New On Demand Workshop: Unlocking Creativity with AI in Music

Join me for an immersive journey into the world of AI-powered music production in our next P.LAB workshop!

This workshop will teach you how to make AI your creative collaborator and assistant! 🙂

You’ll discover all about how AI can enhance your skills and creativity, and become a powerful tool for you to explore new ideas and streamline your music creation process.

Here are some of the exciting areas we are going to cover:

• The Mindset - Embracing AI as Innovation. Discover the importance of approaching AI with an open and innovative mindset, unlocking new potentials in your music production and career.
  
  
• Busting AI Myths and Separating Facts from Fear. I’ll bust some common myths surrounding AI - such as the fear of it replacing human musicians - and show you how you can use AI to support and enhance your creative processes instead.
  
  
• Using AI to solve your biggest pain points. We’ll dig into some common challenges in music production, like creative blocks, finding the perfect sounds, and we’ll look at how AI solutions can help! 
  
  
• Powerful AI Tools for Music Production. We’ll deep dive into the world of versatile AI tools, helping you to create quick and customizable original tracks, unique compositions, and innovative sound designs.

Now, I know a lot of musicians are super resistant to AI, and for some it can even feel scary, and that’s exactly why I’m doing this workshop, to shine a light on how AI can play a positive role in your creativity, and in your business as a musician.

Remember, your value as a musician comes from your unique imagination and perspective. The skills you develop, whether traditional or AI-powered, are tools to help you bring those ideas to life. This workshop will help guide you to embrace AI, not as a replacement for your creativity, but as an ally in your quest to create extraordinary music.

Keep your eyes open for details on the AI workshop, we’ll be sending an email with more details soon!

🗞 PRO Producer Roundtable Event

I am thrilled to share about our upcoming Pro Producer Roundtable Event - happening on Wednesday, March 27th at 11 am! 🎉

Ever wish you had a Pro Producer, someone who is a few steps ahead of you, guide you through the steps they are taking to build their successful music career? Well, you are in for a treat!

Our Pro Producer Roundtable features four awesome P.LAB alumni, who are crushing it on their musical journeys:

Angela Soffe is an award-winning songwriter and music producer with credits including HULU, Freeform, Disney+, Broadway World Magazine, commercials, and independent films. She is running a booming custom songwriting business and recently completed her first scoring job.

Eddie King is a Grammy winning musician who’s currently dropping beats weekly under DreamBoat Beats, all while setting up his Pro producer empire.

Devon Cox is a pro topliner/vocalist, consistently being hired across multiple platforms.

Calla Domine is a versatile producer and expertly skilled vocalist and topliner and she is making waves in multiple genres. Calla also works as a coach for artists, talking them through the business side of music.

Whether you're a seasoned producer or just starting, this event promises to be a goldmine of inspiration and knowledge.

This event is your gateway to invaluable insights, tips, and tricks directly from industry pros. It's a not-to-miss opportunity to elevate your producing game.

Mark your calendars for 11am PT on March 27th and get ready to elevate your music career to new heights! 🚀 

Sign up below to snag your spot!!!

🗞Session Singer Bootcamp

At the start of this year, we ran a very special workshop that had been demanded by our community - our Session Singer Bootcamp!

This bootcamp went step-by-step through everything you need to know about how to become a profitable session singer. 

From beginners to seasoned pros, we catered to everyone's needs. I got my start in this business as a session singer, so this is an area very close to my heart, and that’s why I was so excited to host it!! 🎤

We covered:

• Getting clean, quality vocal recordings (that are absolutely Pro)
• How to record and comp as you go for efficiency and speed (no more taking 6 hours to get that perfect lead done!) 🙂
• The simplest but most AMAZING way to lightly process your vocals (for that Pro sparkle!) 
• Tuning made easy (really easy)
• Exporting and delivery (reliably every time)

The feedback? Pure GOLD! 🏆

If you missed this Session Singer Bootcamp, don’t worry! We’ve got more bootcamps like this in the pipeline!  Keep an eye on your inboxes 😉

🗞30 Day Produce Your Song Challenge

Can we talk for a minute about the 30 Day Produce Your Song Challenge that we ran through January - February!? 😁

Oh my word, it was sheer brilliance and a total game-changer for those who took part! ✨

Truthfully, when I first started producing, I would have given anything to have somebody guide me through the song production process - right from that glimmer of an idea in my head to actually executing it! 

What I notice time and time again is people don't just need more information; what they crave is hands-on assistance in turning their ideas into fully produced songs!

That’s what the 30 Day Produce Your Song Challenge was for! 

It was run by our wonderful Community Manager, Katie Dwyer, who is an experienced and skillful Home Studio Boss Producer herself. 🎧 Katie is also so gifted at helping students get ideas out of their head, into their DAW, and out the other end as a fully produced track!

The best part about the challenge is that each week we covered a framework that can be used time and time again to execute, not only on the song you create during the challenge, but on future songs to come.

I've got to say, one of the standout features of the 30-day challenge was its interactive and hands-on approach. This wasn't your typical sit-back-and-soak-it-in kind of deal. Oh, no. It was all about rolling up your sleeves and diving into the work right then and there. You weren't just passively absorbing information; you were given the tools and nudged into action during the call itself. This setup ensured you could immediately apply what you were learning, transforming insights into real, tangible progress. It's learning by doing at its finest.

If you’d like to get on the waiting list for the next 30 Day Produce Your Song Challenge, boop the button below to be added to the waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as the doors open!

Daily Dose Of INSPO 

“The more important a call to action is to our soul's evolution, the more resistance we will feel about answering it.” -Steven Pressfield

In the world of creativity, Steven Pressfield has always been a beacon of wisdom for me, especially with his insights in books like "Do the Work" and "The War of Art." 

In the War of Art, he introduces us to the concept of resistance, this almost mystical force that seems to stand in our way whenever we set out to create something.  

Ever notice that? 

Whenever you set out to do the thing you need to do the most, that sneaky little bugger ‘resistance’ gets SUPER loud?!  

And it manifests in many forms - self-doubt, procrastination, fear - becoming particularly strong when we're on the cusp of something truly significant.

Pressfield's observation that "the more important a call to action is to our soul's evolution, the more resistance we will feel about answering it," really strikes a chord for me, and it’s something I still struggle with from time to time.

And sometimes it breaks my brain because it's as if the magnitude of what we're trying to achieve directly fuels the intensity of our doubts and fears. 🤯

Let me know if you can relate!

In situations like this, I really like to embrace the saying “you gotta name it to tame it” theory.

This idea resonates because it emphasizes the power of recognition. 

By acknowledging the presence of resistance and understanding that it's a natural part of the creative journey, we arm ourselves with the knowledge to overcome it. 

This act of naming our struggle accomplishes two vital things:

1.  It presents us with a clear challenge to overcome.  It gives us a problem to solve.
2. It reassures us that we're not alone in our feelings; we're not "crazy."

The truth is, resistance is a persistent companion on the creative path. 

It never fully disappears. 

There will never be that perfect moment when you're suddenly free from it, eagerly jumping into action without hesitation. But, by identifying resistance for what it is, by “naming it to tame it” we can develop the awareness that allows us to conquer it.

Music Recommendation 

🎵 We have the most amazingly talented people in our P.LAB community, and as clear proof, check out our Music Recommendation for this newsletter! ✨

Stella Bass has been our Music Recommendation before, but she has just released her stunning debut album, ‘Look For The Silver Lining’, and has been garnering rave reviews in renowned jazz publications internationally!!

Congratulations on this amazing achievement, Stella! We are thrilled to witness your success, and love having you as part of the P.LAB community!! 🥳

Check out “Blame It On My Youth” from Stella’s album - and the full Produce Like A Boss Spotify playlist here! 

P.LAB Student Spotlight 🔦

It’s awards time!! 🏆🥳 This is where we award students in the P.LAB Community who are absolutely CRUSHING it! 

We have talented P.LAB students doing wonderfully in their artistry and in building session and music production careers, and it is such a JOY to celebrate their hard work, dedication and success!  

Let’s dive into the awards 🎧

Producer of the Month

🥳 Huge congratulations to our Producer of the Month for March 2024 - Eddie King. 🥳

Eddie's musical journey embarks from the heart of Chicago, where he has mastered various instruments, including trombone, piano/keys, and vocals. With over 20 years of professional experience, Eddie is not only a seasoned performer but also an accomplished music director and educator - and his music career has taken him around the world! 🌎

In the realm of production, Eddie's journey began as he adapted to the challenges posed by the pandemic. Shifting from live performances to virtual environments, he explored music creation using Garageband and later delved into Logic. 

His productions encompassed a diverse range of genres, reflecting his eclectic taste, including country, mariachi, superhero themes, and synthpop. His fave sounds are classic 70’s soul and R&B sounds, though. “I love the tight rhythm sections and funky drums, the horns, the BGVs, and the epic arrangements!” he says.

Eddie’s discovery of Produce Like a Boss marked a turning point in his career. Burned out from live performances, Eddie found a rejuvenating light in the P.LAB community, he says “ finding P.LAB was like flipping on a light in a dark room, and all of a sudden I could see the next phase of my career starting,”. The positive and supportive environment allowed him to share his wins, connect with like-minded individuals, and find inspiration in others' journeys. 🥰

Currently, Eddie is immersed in the early stages of production life, focusing on songwriting for sync and beat licensing, setting up his home studio producer assets, and balancing the creation of an online presence with the demands of music production. He is also releasing his own music for the first time, starting with a weekly lo-fi beat series! 

Eddie also has a unique claim to a "Grammy by association," having played trombone on Patty Griffin's Grammy-winning album in 2019. He even possesses a certificate validating his contribution to the "Best Folk Album." 👏

HUGE congratulations, Eddie. We've been loving being part of your journey and are excited to witness your continued success in 2024! 🎉🎶🌟

Let’s take a look at some of Eddie’s key wins!

• Has worked professionally in music for 20+ years, traveling all over the world
• Was involved with a performing arts program that turns children's creative stories into songs and skits.
• Is focused now on writing to build up a library for sync and beat licensing.
• Is in the process of setting up his website, social sites, email list etc.
• Releasing his own music for the very first time - sharing a lo-fi beat every week under the name "Dreamboat Beats".

You can find out more about Eddie here.

Pro Producer Award

The PRO Producer award goes to students who have been hired for 10 or more PAYING jobs - and we are absolutely thrilled to celebrate three students with this award in this newsletter: Jessica Deskin, Calla Domine and Eddie King!

MASSIVE congratulations to you all! 🥳

We are so proud to celebrate your progress, commitment, skill, and of course, awesome talent!! ❤️

Profitable Producer Awards 

HUGE shoutouts and congratulations to our P.LAB All Access Pass Students winning the Profitable Producer Award for Spring 2024! 🥳

The profitable producer awards go out to our EPIC students who are landing PAYING clients who hire them for their musical services, which may include music production, songwriting, tracking vocals, mixing, custom songs, and more!

Song Savant Award 📝 🎶

Huge congratulations to our Song Savant winner Lisa Williams 🎶🏆

Lisa took part in our 30 Day Produce A Song Challenge, and the song she completed, “Choosing You’, literally had me in tears when I heard it!

This song has such honesty, warmth and vulnerability and I'm very proud to award Lisa our Song Savant winner! This song is so special and moving and we absolutely love it. 🎤

MASSIVE Congratulations, Lisa!!! 🥳

Sync Star

Let’s give a HUGE round of applause for our outstanding Sync Star award recipient, Mark Wilder! 🌟 

Mark has been dominating the sync scene, scoring multiple track placements on the Fox Sports show, having his rock tracks featured on pre and post game shows for four NBA teams, and even landing a Christmas track on 'The Goldbergs'!

Hats off to you, Mark! 🏆 Your achievements are truly remarkable, and we take immense joy in celebrating you and celebrating your success!

Community Champion Award 

Announcing our Community Champion award for this quarter: Charlie Bonnin! 🥳

Charlie's unwavering generosity and positive energy shine through as he consistently shares in this community - jumping in, helping and responding in any and every way he can.

Charlie has so much passion for music, and so many inspiring things going on - from creating and licensing meditation tracks to excelling in topline and vocal work, and even being a sound healer - Charlie's diverse talents inspire us all!

Thank you, Charlie for your incredible contributions and for being a standout member of the P.LAB Community. And congratulations on being our Community Champion! 🥳

Laugh 😂

Ok, if you are not following this creator, you are missing out on some of the best impressions I’ve ever seen!!

And, as many of you know, I’m a big Jacob Collier fan, so this video really knocked it out of the park for me.

Side note, that horn sounds more like a “B” to me, what do you think? 😜 

Education Station 👩🏻‍🏫

Want to know the 3 biggest mistakes producers make? I hope so, because when you know them, you will be able to avoid them! 🏆

You don’t have to feel lost in the music industry or make costly mistakes as an aspiring music producer… not only because you have the P.LAB community to support you, but also because in this video I discuss the key mistakes to avoid when building a career as a music producer.

🎥Watch the Video Here👇

Alright my friends, that’s it for this newsletter!! 

Until next time, stay aligned and inspired, and don’t forget to create what you want to see in the world!

Bye for now! 

P.S. Have something exciting to share and want to be featured in our newsletter? We'd love to give you a shoutout and celebrate your achievements—whether it's a new release, you've been hired as a session singer, musician, or producer, or you've landed your first sync or library placement! Share your success story with us! Simply email [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!