Yep...supply and demand. Good old American capitalism at work.

With the tools we have available today, anyone with half a brain can create music in their home that sounds like it was recorded in a multi-million dollar studio in Nashville or LA.

While much of it is just OK, there is a huge number of really good artists and producers who toil away at their DAWs and don't make the first dollar from their efforts. It's all for the love of the music.

Many folks here fit that category.

Musicians themselves shoulder part of the blame for the devaluation of the music. Mainly in the attempt to make a living and get their music heard. "Yeah boys, y'all have a mighty fine band there.... I can let you play Saturday night.... no pay, but just think of the exposure you'll be getting...."... at a club in the middle of Podunk North Dakota.

You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.