Self Evaluation

Michael4000

We get a lot of good feedback here on the forum. But I’m wondering how people handle self-evaluation. I myself find it hard to hear exactly what the problems are with my songs. Sometimes certain parts just sound “bad” but I don’t know exactly what is wrong or how to fix it. Recently @diego mentioned that the word “folks” sounded a bit flat at 0:56 of my recording but I don’t really hear it. How can I fix things if I can’t hear the problem myself?

[Deleted User]

That's mainly the purpose of this forum Michael. So students with more experience can share what worked, and what didn't for them because as you say, it's hard to critique your own voice because you don't know what to listen for.

Musicians are the same. 80% of the guitar players I see in the bar don't even know how to get a good sound. They plug in, turn up, and crank the distortion pedal, and they sound like crap until someone with more experience comes along and says "you sound like crap", here's how you do it, but if you don't trust the people that are giving you the information......what's the point?

Peace

Michael4000

@videoace I get what you're saying, and I definitely trust the people on here giving information. As an experienced instrumentalist myself, I can easily listen back to my playing and self evaluate. I'd just like to eventually get to that point with singing. I guess it will just come with time and practice and listening to the feedback of others.

HuduVudu

Michael4000

@HuduVudu haha yup.

HuduVudu

doc_ramadani

Oh, @HuduVudu, you are great! Ha, ha, ha, this time it was me .. how was the abbreviation for that what wifey did? R ... - I love that clouds. Doc

doc_ramadani

Oh no, the kids came up with an idea on a video on that. They love the sea with the sinking ship. @HuduVudu. I hope you have a good insurance company.