The Art of Recording Music - Insights from Joey Stuckey

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