In today’s musical landscape, it seems that musicians are tasked to develop the skill of becoming their own producers.
Musicians who can write, record, mix and release their own product will inevitably thrive in this new face of the music industry. I would argue the new age “indie musician” is the “music producer” who can compose, arrange, record, and mix music, which opens up a multitude of potential gigs!
However, producing music can be one of the most frustrating parts of being a musician. Consequently, it’s also one of the most fulfilling.
Why is it frustrating? Here are 3 main reasons: