What’s Actually Slowing Your Progress as a Producer?

This takes 2–3 minutes.

Most producers are not stuck because of talent.

They’re stuck because they misidentify their real problem.

This will quickly reveal what’s actually slowing your progress — and what you need to focus on next to have the results you want.

Answer honestly based on your real behavior.

Whats your full name?

Best way to contact you?

(I may reach out personally with feedback based on your answers.)

Best way to contact you?

e-mail

instagram

phone call

Whatsapp, Telegram or other.

Your email, instagram or phone number?

How long have you been producing?

< 6 months

6–12 months

1–3 years

3–5 years

5+ years

How many tracks have you finished in the last 12 months?

1–2

3–5

How many tracks have you released publicly?

1–2

3–5

Which statement feels closest to your situation?

I struggle to finish tracks

I know what to do but don’t execute

My tracks don’t sound professional

I feel stuck and don’t know what to focus on

Do you feel like you should be much further ahead by now?

yes

When something sounds wrong in your track, do you usually know why?

yes

sometimes

How close can you usually translate your ideas into your DAW?

very close

somewhat

not really

Which part slows you down the most?

ideas

arrangement

sound design

mixing

finishing

marketing

How much free time do you realistically have per week?

very little - I hardly have time for myself

some - but I often waste it

a good amount - I just don’t always use it well

a lot - I could be doing much more than I currently am

How many hours per week do you realistically produce?

< 2

2–5

5–10

10+

What do you usually do instead of producing when you know you should?

How often do you feel mentally drained when producing?

rarely

sometimes

often

What do you feel is missing in your music right now?

What feels hardest or most frustrating about your progress right now?

Why does making music matter to you right now?

If someone showed you exactly what to focus on, would you follow it?

Yes, 100%

Probably

Not sure

Link your most recent track (SoundCloud / private link is fine)

If you have no tracks yet - add song you would like to get close to with your style.