We had the good fortune of connecting with Brandon Barnett and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brandon, what habits do you feel helped you succeed?
I feel like my success depends on maintaining interest. Being inspired is easily a top contender in how to continue to move forward with your goals. Once your momentum stops then others cant see the vision anymore either. Once you believe in it and push for it, then people come around to support you because they can see it.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I create compositions with sounds. I enjoy the entire process from beginning to end and if I don’t know the answer I will go and find it. I get excited when the final product comes out better than expected and artists are happy with their sound.

Making music is not difficult but making a living sometimes can be as an artist so I went and maintained financial security throughout the process by working an hourly job. I was already making money before I made any income from music and that helped with getting the equipment and tools needed to move forward. I also kept up with the changes by continuing education online so I would be able stay sharp.

I’ve learned not to laugh at any dream. People make a living doing almost anything now so I don’t believe anything is too wild. I would want the world to know that XLNT is a lifestyle about giving your best effort and that the results will match the amount of effort put in.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Coffee/Tea Morning Hike
Brunch
Shop
Refresh/Reset
Dinner
Movie

I enjoy finding new places to dine and hike. Some of my local favorites are Walnut Creek Park, Project Pollo and Tyson’s Tacos.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to express my gratitude to the universe for always sending what I need. My wife has made a huge impact on my life and deserves a huge shout out for her presence in all the different stages so far in our lives together. She truly is amazing.

Shout out to my kids because you are awesome and showed me what awesome really is.

Thank you to my mom for the preliminary training growing up. It all came in handy.

Website: xlntproductions.com

Instagram: instagram.com/xlntmac

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