You can accomplish GREAT things.. but why are you in a hurry? Reaching success takes time! Once the excitement of the start wears off, it's easy to go astray.. Now it's frustrating and you need to FIND A SOLUTION! Instead of playing Web MD for

We Don't Need To Be in a Hurry to Succeed

Apr 23rd, 2022 2m 27s

Becoming Your OWN Best Goal

Apr 13th, 2022 20m 47s

Goals? What if YOU were your own goal. This week I go UNSCRIPTED for the first time, one of my goals. And I share how visualizing the future you can help you overcome your goal blocks.

What Happens When We Trust Creative Strength

Apr 6th, 2022 18m 8s

This week we’re diving into our STRENGTHS. I’ll dive into why we should stop focusing on our faults, how they they aren’t faults in the first place, and then guide you through an exercise that helped ME reframe how I viewed the world last fall

What is a Trauma Response and Did Will Smith have one?

Mar 30th, 2022 19m 7s

I'm biting the bullet and going straight into trauma responses, I'll be sharing what they are, how they happen, and then giving a perspective into the Will Smith, Chris Rock, Oscar situation that only a person who is intimate with the destructi

Your Creative Beginning Doesn't Have to be Great

Mar 23rd, 2022 14m 38s

The beginning of anything doesn't have to be great. You JUST have to FINISH it. Why strengthening your muscle to finish messy things is one of the most powerful tools you have as a creator.

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Gritty Birds 2.0 Season 4 Trailer

Mar 3rd, 2022 1m 23s

On recording with JB Eckle at NAMM

Jan 19th, 2020 24m 27s

It's day 3 of our NAMM Special with RME. We're on the homestretch of the trade show. Today we're talking recording with JB Eckl and catching up with friend and former guest Sassy Black

Women in Audio with Piper Payne at NAMM

Jan 18th, 2020 24m 10s

It's Day 2 of the 2020 NAMM Show. I'm here recording with RME. Today we're talking with Derek Badala of RME, mastering engineer and a leader for women in audio, Piper Payne and Emmy winning film composer Vivek Maddala. ybaKN70QW4DZFnI2qthN

Resiliency and Love of Production with Pete, Justine an Adam at NAMM

Jan 17th, 2020 15m 1s

Gritty Birds has been missing the road, and frankly missing producing new episodes. So, we're taking things on the road in a whole new way thanks to the creator my interface, RME. This is day 1 of NAMM, featuring 3 of the artists working and p

On touring and taking risks with Sassy Black and Lucia Fasano

Nov 8th, 2017 1h 4m

In episode 2 of Season 3 of Gritty Birds we’re talking touring the world as a one woman force of nature with Sassy Black at Treefort Music Festival and then coming to a live taping in Porland, Oregon with Lucia Fasano to talk about taking risks

On messaging, risks and songwriting with Wild Ones, Reptalians and Priests

Oct 24th, 2017 26m 55s

Season 3 launches and we talk with Priests on message, Reptaliens on risks and songwriting with Wild Ones! In the first episode of Season 3 of Gritty Birds. When it comes to the lives of artists in the music industry, a certain amount of Grit h

On MentalOn Mental Health with Logan Lynn Health with Logan Lynn

Mar 17th, 2017 27m 54s

Logan Lynn has something to say... about mental health. The artist has been everywhere from the LOGO network to the Grammy's. 9 year's sober he has found his ground following his latest record, adieu. www.loganlynnmusic.com www.grittybirds.c

Taking charge of your career with The Griswolds

Mar 2nd, 2017 28m 43s

Aussie pop band The Griswolds have had a fast rise in recent years. The fun-loving band's new album "High Times for Low Lives" is and ode to the joys and perils of life on the road. Lead singer Chris sat down with me to share the inspiration b

On the power to connect with Ages and Ages LIVE

Feb 8th, 2017 29m 54s

Ages and Ages joined us for our first live taping. Sometimes called "tent revival", it's music with a hopeful message. They shared songs from their latest release, Something to Ruin and a conversation about music and the power to connect. Fin

A look back on the firsA look back on the first 50 Episodes with Ezra Furman, David Bazan, Reva Devito, Eyelids and more.t 50 Episodes with Ezra Furman, David Bazan, Reva Devito, Eyelids and more.

Feb 1st, 2017 29m 48s

We're celebrating our 50th episode! We'll be revisiting some of my favorite interviews, including Eyelids, Reva DeVito, Ezra Furman, Genders, David Bazan and more. http://www.grittybirds.com Produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup Sponsored by XRAY.FM

Episode 49: Larry Crane

Jan 25th, 2017 29m 45s

The eponomous producer behind Elliott Smith’s Either/Or and editor of Tape Op Magazine shared some of his stories and where he sees the future of recording. Featuring Music by The Secret Sea, Elliott Smith and Summer Cannibals The episode w

The

Jan 18th, 2017 29m 53s

Alaska's "Best Indie Band" of the last 5 years is going stateside with a personal new album, "Unwilling Participants". Listen to singer Jenni Toro's story of overcoming abuse and finding her voice with the band she calls family. Find out more a

Episode 47: Shelly Peiken

Jan 11th, 2017 25m 48s

Shelly Peiken is a Grammy Nominated Songwriter with multiple #1 hits to her name. But her current fight, for the rights of songwriters with action group Songwriters of North America is her most important work to date. Listen to her amazing stor

Episode 46: Sisters

Dec 21st, 2016 30m

Seattle Pop duo @sisterstheband aren't actually sisters, but they're taking sisterhood to a new level with their upcoming debut Drink Champagne. Get to know the infectious pair on this week's episode of @grittybirds! Find out more about Sisters

Episode 45: Christmas with David Bazan

Dec 15th, 2016 28m 43s

David Bazan wants to bring Christmas back. This week's episode, brings on a journey from darkness to hope. It's a Christmas story. Find out more about David Bazan at http://www.davidbazan.com Follow them on socials at @davidbazan The episode wa

Episode 43: Chuck Westmoreland

Dec 1st, 2016 28m 34s

Chuck Westmoreland music is genuine. Listening to him speak, you hear authenticity; you get his heart. As a business owner, long-time musical creative and family man, Chuck’s words are about as gritty as it gets. In his own voice, here is his s

Episode 41: Natasha Kmeto

Nov 9th, 2016 31m 16s

LGBTQ electronic producer Natasha Kmeto sits down for a frank conversation on identity, finding confidence and her new 7". "Obviously the system is not rigged in our favor, but a lot of my thinking lately has been “how do we push past this; wha

Episode 40: Reva DeVito

Nov 3rd, 2016 28m 49s

When RnB artist Reva DeVito returned with over a half million streams in the first couple days of her EP release, it wasn't a surprise to her producers. The How What and Where artist collaborated with a deep net of some of today's hottest produ

Episode 38: The Minders

Oct 27th, 2016 28m 13s

Get to know the story behind The Minders with songwriter Martyn Leaper. From their Denver origins with The Elephant Six Collective to their new album released this spring, Into the River, producer over 4 years with Larry Crane at Jackpot Record