Podcasts by Musicians Secrets Podcast

No Budget. No Problem with Shaefri from 2021-11-26T15:41:52

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 ev...

No Budget. No Problem with Shaefri #54 from 2021-11-26T15:41:52

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 ev...

How to be a lyric NINJA with Piper Madison from 2021-11-10T17:01:50

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 ...

How to be a lyric NINJA with Piper Madison #53 from 2021-11-10T17:01:50

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 ...

"You NEED this in your music" with Eddie from 2021-11-06T14:27:12

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 op...

"You NEED this in your music" with Eddie #52 from 2021-11-06T14:27:12

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 op...

How I THRIVED during COVID as an indie artist with Steven Sware #51 from 2021-10-13T16:49:51

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 speci...

How I THRIVED during COVID as an indie artist with Steven Sware from 2021-10-13T16:49:51

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 speci...

Nugget by Jennings Couch: How I went from a home studio to a professional one from 2021-10-11T15:00

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 Jenni...

Nugget by Jennings Couch: The best advice I can give you is... from 2021-10-09T15:00

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!

Should I release singles or albums? with Jennings Couch #50 from 2021-10-08T15:00

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?...

Should I release singles or albums? with Jennings Couch from 2021-10-08T15:00

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?...

Nugget by Ida Just: How did you pull off that music video??? from 2021-10-07T15:00

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...

Nugget by Ida Just: It's a song about depression from 2021-10-06T15:00

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 plac...

How to deal with depression as a musician with Ida Just #49 from 2021-10-05T15:00

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...

How to deal with depression as a musician with Ida Just from 2021-10-05T15:00

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...

Nuggets by Emma Kelly: I got judged for not being able to play an instrument... from 2021-10-04T15:00

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 i...

Nugget by Emma Kelly: Why her single "Drunk" has nothing to do with being drunk... from 2021-10-02T15:00

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 ...

Produce like a pro with Cian (1000 Beasts) #48 from 2021-10-01T15:00

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 ...

Produce like a pro with Cian (1000 Beasts) from 2021-10-01T15:00

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 ...

Nugget by Emma Kelly: Music takes me to another world from 2021-09-30T15:00

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!

Nugget by Emma Kelly: Music, Money & Spotify from 2021-09-29T15:00

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...

Do we need music? with Emma Kelly #47 from 2021-09-28T15:00

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...

Do we need music? with Emma Kelly from 2021-09-28T15:00

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...

Nugget by OGK: What skills do you need to be a DJ? from 2021-09-27T15:00

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 ho...

Nugget by OGK: How can I teach myself to DJ? from 2021-09-25T15:00

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 ho...

Nugget by OGK: You will suck at first and that's good! Embrace the SUCK! from 2021-09-23T15:00

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 ke...

Nugget by OGK: Don't take time for your music MAKE the time! from 2021-09-22T15:00

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 musi...

Why you NEED sacrifice to become the best musician with OGK #46 from 2021-09-21T15:00

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...

Why you NEED sacrifice to become the best musician with OGK from 2021-09-21T15:00

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...

How to turn negativity into positivity with Leona Berlin #45 from 2021-09-11T12:47:45

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 t...

How to turn negativity into positivity with Leona Berlin from 2021-09-11T12:47:45

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 ...

Find out how music effects wine with Frequency Winery #44 from 2021-08-13T15:00

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,...

Find out how music effects wine with Frequency Winery from 2021-08-13T15:00

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. ...

You're not born a songwriter you become one with Mary Mi from 2021-07-31T17:50:46

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 yo...

You're not born a songwriter you become one with Mary Mi #43 from 2021-07-31T17:50:46

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 ne...

The downside of being signed with Jodie B from 2021-07-16T13:59:58

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. Plea...

The downside of being signed with Jodie B #42 from 2021-07-16T13:59:58

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 w...

How music can start healing you today with Jacob Pasterfield from 2021-07-09T15:00

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 b...

How music can start healing you today with Jacob Pasterfield #41 from 2021-07-09T15:00

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 bodie...

Is music production a good career choice? with Kris Bradley #40 from 2021-07-02T17:08:14

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 includin...

Is music production a good career choice? with Kris Bradley from 2021-07-02T17:08:14

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 ...

How to fall in love with your own voice with Lauren Haber #39 from 2021-06-25T20:52:49

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...

How to fall in love with your own voice with Lauren Haber from 2021-06-25T20:52:49

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 a...

Heart VS Mind with Josh Lee Hamilton Eps #38 from 2021-04-16T15:47:08

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 ...

It's not about being good, it's about being unique with DEVADO Eps #37 from 2021-04-12T16:07:12

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 bee...

Make wrong decisions to learn with Ashton Nicolas Eps #36 from 2021-04-05T20:27:42

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 h...

How to capture your energy in a song with Annemarie Quinn Eps #35 from 2021-04-02T20:11:21

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 albu...

I never regret busking with Ben Camden Eps #34 from 2021-03-30T19:16:46

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...

Take control of your music currier with Reece Ratliff Eps #33 from 2021-03-26T16:00

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...

It's all about your mindset not so much your skills with Elise Cabret Eps#31 from 2021-03-22T17:00

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 st...

It's all about your mindset not so much your skills with Elise Cabret Eps#32 from 2021-03-22T16:00

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 strugg...

Music is all around us, all we have to do is capture it with Will Bryant Eps #31 from 2021-03-19T21:54:32

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 ...

The advantage of songwriting with Isaac Tyler Eps #30 from 2021-03-15T16:00

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 &...

How to write a BANGER melody with Ritho Esp #29 from 2021-03-12T16:00

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 mos...

Authenticity makes the best song by Purpl Eps #28 from 2021-03-08T16:00

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...

Don't dilute yourself for other people with Millie Milner Eps #27 from 2021-03-05T16:00

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 ba...

The inner turmoils of songwriters with Seba Safe Eps#26 from 2021-03-01T16:00

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...

Why ego is your biggest enemy with John Seaton Eps #25 from 2021-02-26T16:00

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 t...

Musicians are healing people one song at a time with Urban Hippie Eps #24 from 2021-02-22T15:51:47

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 b...

How to write authentic lyrics with Garreth Spinn Eps #23 from 2021-02-19T22:05:25

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 Pot...

The Power of music with NEMG Eps #22 from 2021-02-15T16:00

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...

Why are you still listening? with Running On Everything Eps#21 from 2021-02-12T17:33:51

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 ...

The importance of branding your music right with Bstrok Eps #20 from 2021-02-07T16:00

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, nei...

How judgment is holding you back as a songwriter with Aurelien (3 South & Banana) Eps #19 from 2021-02-05T16:00

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 th...

The danger of going VIRAL with Kinnoha Eps#18 from 2021-02-01T16:00

Hi Ohana, 

today I have the incredible singer/songwriter Kinnoha with me today!  

This episode is a goody. 🤓 We got talking about some great songwriting tricks, the dang...

3 Rules to make it as an independent artist with George Holliday Eps #17 from 2021-01-29T16:00

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...

Stop overthinking your songs with Andrea Eps #16 from 2021-01-25T16:00

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 th...

How to prepare for studio time with Elijah Rosario Eps #15 from 2021-01-22T16:00

Hi Ohana, 

I have special guest singer/songwriter Elijah Rosario with me today. Today we had a chat about what to look out for when you're in the studio recording and what you should...

How to process your emotions through songwriting with Shoshanna Eps #14 from 2021-01-18T16:00

Hi Ohana, 

today I have singer/songwriter Shoshanna with me today. We talked about how important your environment is when first getting into music (or period). How connecting with ot...

How to unlock your full potential as a songwriter with London Mckoy Eps #13 from 2021-01-15T17:13:52

Hi Ohana,  

today I have London Mckoy with me today. We had a great chat about her new singles "Sometimes" and "Sail Away". London revealed some interesting secrets ...

How to network to grow as an artist with Emily Parish Eps #12 from 2021-01-11T16:00

Hi Ohana,  

today's guest is singer/songwriter Emily Parish. We got talking about how important networking is with other musicians, producers, and songwriters and how it makes you gr...

How to write songs when you don't play any instruments with Thalena Eps#11 from 2021-01-08T16:00

Hi Ohana, 

today I have my good friend Thalena with me.  We had a chat about getting out of your comfort zone to grow, what to do when you don't feel good enough to make music a...

Pros & Cons of being a solo artist with Via Barcelonia & Alise Koa Eps #10 from 2021-01-05T18:46

Hi Ohana,  

my today's guest is Via Barcelonia. They are a duo from Canada. Taylor is the producer and drummer of the band and Andrew is in charge of the guitar, loops, and key parts...

How to write music for TV & Reiki with Sazrah Eps #9 from 2021-01-02T16:00

Hi Ohana,  

I'm kicking off the new year with the one and only amazing singer/songwriter and producer Sazrah! She's a female producer that has produced many songs for other artists a...

How to get started as a producer with Jeremiah Higgins Eps #8 from 2021-01-02T13:22:17

Hi Ohana,  

my guest today is Jeremiah Higgins from Chicago, USA. He's a singer/songwriter, producer, father of two beautiful daughters, a dog owner, and a music teacher. There's not...

How to overcome insecurities with Max Alexander Eps #7 from 2020-12-25T12:00

Hi Ohana,  

today I have singer-songwriter Max Alexander with me. We talked about the challenges of live gigs, guitar pedals, overcoming insecurities when singing, and much much more...

How to write great lyrics with Linn Cervell Eps #6 from 2020-12-21T17:00

Hi Ohana, 

my today's guest is Linn Cervell! She's a singer-songwriter from Stockholm, Schweden. Her EP "Blue Moon" is a spacy, fun, and upbeat collaboration with her producer Olivia...

How to overcome anxiety with Sophie Lou Eps #5 from 2020-12-18T16:00

Hi Ohana,  

we all know this feeling nowadays. We feel this at work when scrolling through social media, with our friends, family, and sometimes even when we're alone... Everything h...

How to get your music heard on Spotify with Maya Lakhani Eps#4 from 2020-12-14T16:00

Hi Ohana,  

this episode with Maya Lakhani is a real treat! Not only did she reveal her secrets on how she got her song "The Line" on a bunch of different Spotify playlists, which go...

Thank you 2020 Eps #3 from 2020-12-12T15:19:02

We can all agree on 2020 has been pretty interesting, 

but there is still a lot we can be grateful for. 

This will change your life. :D 

Have fun&...

Songwriting tips with Martha Eps #2 from 2020-12-11T17:54:27

In this video, you'll learn what to do when you get stuck in your songwriting process. My guest Martha has been #1 on the singer/songwriter charts in the UK wit...

How to write songs & challenges that come with it | Sohaib & Alise Koa Eps #1 from 2020-12-10T07:17:26

Hi guys,   

Sohaib is a singer/songwriter/guitarist based in England.  He's a dear friend of mine and knows a little something about the songwriting process. Today we talke...

Episode #12: Music heals! from 2019-10-07T14:43:55

Aloha,

here are a few tips that helped me get through my depression.

As promised here are the links:

MusiCares: https://www.grammy...

Episode #11: How music healed my depression! from 2019-10-05T08:59:12

Aloha,

I'm just honing in on my first important step of being successful, which is your mind set. I'll show you how important it is, why I'm so passionate about music & how it saved m...

Episode #10: Branding is not what you think it is from 2019-10-04T08:22:54

Aloha,

your brand has never been more important than nowadays. It's not just about your logo, website or social media accounts anymore.  You want to know what the branding ninja Minl...

Episode #9: the 4 secret of successfully building a business online from 2019-10-03T13:14:41

Aloha, 

this is the 4 secret of successfully building a business online.

If you want the FREE BOOK I was talking about in this podcast click the link below:  

http...

Episode #8: This is part 2 to yesterdays podcast from 2019-10-02T11:47:16

Aloha,

welcome and thank you for being here. Yesterday I left you guys on quite the cliff hanger so this is the explanation. 

Mahalo,

Alise Koa 

Episode #7: the 3rd secret to making money as a music business from 2019-10-01T10:21:37

Aloha, 

keep listening if you want to  find out the 3rd secret to making money as a music business

Episode #6: secret number 2 for your successful music business from 2019-09-28T16:53:54

Aloha, 

today you're finally finding out secret number 2 for your successful music business.

Episode #5: The power of your mind from 2019-09-27T13:14:44

Aloha,

the power of your mind is just amazing. I'll tell you how Thomas Edison became a genius. And how this is your first crucial step for your business.  

Episode #4: What do musicians and doctors have in common? from 2019-09-26T08:28:23

Aloha,

this episode is about the foundation and rules of a business and money.

Episode #3: 2 things I learned that changed my life as a musician forever! from 2019-09-24T13:38:25

Aloha,

this episode is amazing, because I'm revealing how I found out 2 major "secrets" that changed my life as a musician.  This started my journey to figuring out how to make money...

Episode #2 10 steps to overcome FEAR. from 2019-09-23T15:44:19

Aloha guys,

this is me being as real with you as I can possible be. I'm literally telling you what I'm most afraid of by doing this podcast and 10 steps how I've overcome them.

Episode #1 my origin story from 2019-07-04T08:09:38

Follow me on my journey from knowing NOTHING about music to being MOST IMPROVED STUDENT OF THE YEAR at my university (let's be honest, there was a lot to improve on!).