Journey to Becoming a Producer and Songwriter with Michael Broening

In today's episode, Carl talks to Michael Broening, famously known as "Michael B.," who will be releasing his debut album called "Never Too Late" in early February of 2023. For 20 years, he has been making hits. In fact, he has over 40 contemporary jazz hits to his credit as a producer, songwriter, and pianist. That list includes 27 Top 10 hits, 11 number 1 hits and a Grammy win.They discussed the impact of COVID on in-house studio recording and its effect to the overall producing process. They talk about Michael's first producing gig with Marion Meadows and and how he combined his jazz influence as a producer and songwriter with pop and R&B which gives his style the catchiness and accessibility.Tune in to hear how he balanced between producing for many talented jazz artists and staying connected with his wife and kids. Listen to Michael as he shares how adapting to change and trends will make you a better producer and songwriter who will never run out of ideas.Episode Highlights28:29 - You just never know when the ideas are gonna stop, but I think I have enough passion for it and I do have enough wherewithal to constantly keep up with new trends.46:06 - It's very important to have personal connection with the artists. I think that's what's kept me in the business so long because you have to know what the artist gravitates to. Otherwise, you're just hitting buttons and putting notes there, and they're just paint by numbers. 01:02:32 - You've got to have a little bit of an element of, you know, your days are numbered. Keep on top of things and don't take things for granted. You kind of have to have that and humility is a huge part of that. ContactFresh Coast Jazz FestivalMichael Broening