So, you have a pro mix your song and you don;t like how they mixed the vocals? Is that correct?

When you say they don't execute your ideas how you want.... what exactly does that mean?

Is it a problem with editing? Is it a problem with tonality? Is it a problem with the original track recordings with the quality not being quite as good as you think they are? Is it a problem with you not communicating clearly and concisely what you want? Lots of possibilities that could be tripping you up.



Getting a pro to do it is expensive. Everyone has to charge for their time. That is one of the main reasons I got my own recording rig, bought Sonar, bought Band in a Box, and took the time and put in the effort to learn some things about recording and mixing. I can do it myself, better than many of the ones out there charging for their services. With all the songs I've written, if I had to pay for recording time and mixing, I would need to be independently wealthy.

I'd recommend learning how to do it yourself better.

I'm also curious as to the tracks and songs you are not happy with. I'd love to hear them. Maybe just one that you feel represents the issue the best. Could you post one of the songs that the "pro" mixed that you're not happy with and describe in the commentary the issues you think are evident in the song?

Sometimes, it's just a perceived issue in the ears of the listener when we're hearing our own voices and think to ourselves that our voices are the issue when in fact, they are just fine.

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