My 5 Biggest Music Production Problems and Their Solutions

Have you ever felt like the more you learn about music production, the harder it actually gets to finish a song? You aren't alone. In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 biggest mental blocks I've faced, from "tutorial paralysis" to the crushing weight of trying to be a "Great Artist," and the practical shifts I used to break through them. After 6 years of the Jamuary challenge, I've learned that the secret to finishing more music isn't a new plugin or more music theory; it's about moving from a romanticized "Artist" identity to a prolific "Maker" mindset. In this episode, we discuss: The "Quantity Over Quality" Hack: Why having a routine allows you to fail safely. The Skills of Finishing: Why completing "bad" music is the only way to prepare for your best work. Learning by Doing: How to escape the "Tutorial Junkie" cycle and get your hands dirty. Killing the "Artist" Label: Why viewing your work as a "body of work" is more freeing than chasing a single masterpiece. Stop overthinking, start creating, and let's get those ideas out of your DAW and into the world. Listen on Apple , Spotify , YouTube Links: Brian Funk Website - Music Production Club - 5-Minute Music Producer - Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - Music Production Podcast - Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

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My 5 Biggest Music Production Problems and Their Solutions is an episode from Music Production Podcast by Brian Funk.

This episode is 16:09 long.

This episode was published on Mar 1, 2026.

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