What does it actually take to finish a self-produced album you’re genuinely proud of?
In this episode, we sit down with Dan and Neil from ninnyliver to talk about the mindset, creative decisions and production process that helped them finally finish and release their debut album after years of writing, learning and refining their craft.
We explore what it means to trust your instincts, make decisions that serve the song, avoid perfectionism, and stay true to your artistic vision. Even when you’re not entirely sure you’re getting it right.
We also talk about:
- Why chasing perfection can make your music worse
- How to know when a song is finished
- Making production decisions with confidence
- Recording authentic performances instead of perfect ones
- Building a unique sound instead of copying other artists
- How better demos transformed their songwriting process
- Why finishing music is a skill you can learn
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