Learning to record, mix, master, and release your music is HARD to do by yourself.

And after teaching thousands of musicians and producers how to do it all themselves, I've realized something.

You probably shouldn't do it all yourself.

Doing things by yourself in a vacuum is not only incredibly difficult because of all the skills you need to master.

But it's also lonely.

And when you're alone, it's easy to second-guess yourself. It's easy to let the negative self-talk take over.

Then, before you know it, you'll look at the music you were so excited about a week ago and think it's all garbage.

So one of the biggest things I've changed my mind about in the last few years is that you shouldn't do it all yourself.

DIY is a great mentality to have, don't get me wrong.

I do think you should KNOW how to do it yourself.

Knowing how to do it yourself means that it's easier for you to delegate and find quality people to work with. You understand the "definition of done" because you know what you're looking for.

Knowledge is power after all, and once you surround yourself with quality people who can help you do the things you don't think you're good at (even though you know how it works), things are sure to pick up.

But if you're only doing it yourself, you're doing your music a disservice.

Hope that gives you something to think about,

Björgvin

P.S.

One of the best things I do is surround myself with people who know more than me so that I can get feedback and learn from them. 

And if you're looking to stop "going it alone" and want to get feedback and support from someone who knows "how to do it all" but more importantly, "when to delegate it," I'd love to help you out.

I'm looking for five committed musicians and producers who want to record, mix, master, and release better music in the next few months. If that's you, hit reply on this email right now and let me know you'd like to join my Home Studio Mastery program.