Can You Have a Talent for Mixing?

It’s common to talk about “talent” when it comes to music. But how much difference does talent really make?

Can you have a talent for mixing? What would that look like, and how would you know if you had that talent… or if you’re totally hopeless?

Spoiler alert: Today I’ll argue that talent exists, but that it is overrated. In fact, it can even hold you back!

This week I’ll talk about talent and how it applies to music production and mixing—and what you need instead.

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