On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Music Talks" show with Joey Stuckey, the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia, Joey draws on his extensive experience as a blind award-winning guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer, and sound engineer to share insights into the art and process of music production.

From preparing for that first recording session and managing nerves, to budgeting, collaboration, and finding balance between creativity and perfectionism, Joey offers invaluable advice for both emerging and seasoned musicians. The conversation also reflects on the growth that comes from mistakes, the evolving role of home versus professional studios, and the importance of celebrating milestones like Joey’s inspiring Alive Day.

Learn more about Joey and his inspiring musical journey at https://www.joeystuckey.com/

What You’ll Learn in this Episode - How to prepare for the recording studio and set realistic expectations - Why budgeting and collaboration matter in music production - The value of mistakes and celebrating creative milestones

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Joey Stuckey and His Journey 02:27 Preparing for the Recording Studio 09:32 Realistic Expectations in Music Production 16:09 The Role of Home Studios and Remote Collaboration 25:32 The Art of Communication in Music Production 36:35 The Role of a Producer vs. Engineer 38:22 Artistic Intent and the Creative Process 39:57 Understanding the Unconventional 41:30 Nerves and Performance Anxiety in Music 43:01 Creating a Comfortable Studio Environment 45:02 The Importance of Honest Feedback 46:32 The Growth Process in Music Production 47:24 Recognizing Diminishing Returns in Recording 49:20 The Balance of Creativity and Perfectionism 51:34 Embracing Mistakes and Learning from Detours 54:04 Celebrating Triumphs: Joey Stuckey's Alive Day

This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s "Toast to The Arts," "Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll," and "Success Express" podcast channels. Explore and follow the Big Blend Radio Network of shows here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork