Jake Broido

Jake Broido has really lived a life of music. From his highschool days he was interning with major producers, seeing superstars like Adele, and Katy Perry in action in the studio. He continued to write and produce his own music as he went through college, even opening for Kendrick Lamar among others. On top of that, Jake also worked as an A&R for Atlantic Records, and has helped dozens of artists create and pursue their musical dreams, which inspired him to continue pursuing his own. Jake joins us today to talk about how he built his foundation for success in music and the steps that helped him follow the life he wants to live, on this episode of the Big Break. Follow Jake on Instagram and Twitter Show Notes 1:31Interning with producer Greg Wells 4:38Meeting Adele and hearing the creation of One and Only 7:12So what did those internship experiences do for you during your growth as a musician? 9:30Enjoy it 10:30Did you pick up any lessons or tips during those internship days that you still use today? 12:20What was the next step after the internship? 12:47Studying Philosophy, and getting a degree 13:45Opening for Kendrick Lamar and starting to produce 14:31How did you get the opportunities to open for these artists in college? 15:56Getting an offer from Atlantic Records 16:15What were some outlets in college that you used to get the opportunities you got? 18:17Being proactive and entrepreneurial about your music 19:40The impact of social media in music today 21:23Warner, and getting connected with Katy Tiz 22:53Becoming an A&R 24:25Bruce Tyler 27:45Working with Mike Caren 29:28Working in Atlantic Studios in Hollywood 32:31Starting to write again 33:21Paul Salva 35:56Getting back into writing music, making beats, and performing 38:24In your experience, was it more lucrative to release your own music? Or to produce others? 39:57Logan Paul and Quin NFN and different sources of revenue 42:58The foundations for success in the music industry 46:15“There is a spirituality to all of it” 48:17“Living a music life is the reward.” 49:05Closing thoughts For more information More episodes Know Your Worth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.