The title implies to thought of once you've lost the feeling of being secure and certain with yourself, it means you're doing something right. Having to record and work with people in my apartment with me taking on the "Gandalf" like role of leading puts me in a place of uncertainty. The outcome of having to make crucial choices in the songs lead to the ultimate prize for stepping into the unknown was coming out as a better Producer, Musician and etc. I'm saying all this because I want you to understand that you'll make mistakes when starting out but if you don't accept this will happen then you won't be able to realize your full potential as musician, producer and engineer. Take projects on and know the power you have to record in your apartment. Just don't record drums because, well you know why.
Being able to not rely on going to a studio to record can play a huge part into your hands. You can find people wanting to sing or do a voiceover and record them at your place. This can start to give you experience on recording vocals. Don't think for one second you need to have high quality gear to record. Give the best engineer a bundle of SM57s and watch them get killer recordings because they know the art of recording.
The biggest lesson I've learned from this industry is that you need to get your butt out there and network and become an entrepreneur. Become a Brian Epstein and go find the artist before someone else does. Yes, people will open doors up for you but the chances you take once you walk through that door will help pave the path.
My Apartment Setup! It's Possible!
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