I've made the same experience, but am doing my best to overcome this equation because it can suck all the life and fun out of things.

So true!

Finally got round to checking this out. The entire album was thoroughly enjoyable, great vibes indeed: pleasant and uplifting without being shallow or even cheesy. Very good production, too. "Hello Goodbye" is quite the earworm! 😎 Big thumbs up, great work.

Thanks so much for your input, I'll definitely check those out!

That sounds like a process you can trust, then! Personally, for better or worse, I've mostly moved away from recording acoustic instruments and turned to sound design. This means that impostor syndrome can lurk around any corner, really. And it does so most often in connection with drum stuff.

Very sorry to hear that. I've been in your shoes and keep changing my outlook and approach to avoid this sort of situation. If you're anything like me, you'll get back to music eventually. Taking a break can work wonders, but there's so much talent just waiting to come out. Don't give up on it.

Message(s) sent, finally!

But remember this is nitpicking on my part, which is exactly what I'm good at. I pay attention to these details and want music to be at its very best to let the ideas shine to their fullest. There's a lot of quality to unpack in your song, and I genuinely feel the above points would help it along.

All that being said, I did notice some missed potential. Chiefly, I feel that the piano and drums sound too clean and programmed, the overall sound could use more mid-warmth, and the sections could be set apart more clearly/dramatically. Let me know if you'd like me to lay this out in more detail.

Finally hadd a good listen after a surprisingly stressful week… Beautiful, folky tune with great recording quality, good work! Particularly enjoyed the crisp, airy, intimate sound. Doubling the acoustic guitar later in the song is a great call. Also love it when the drums and bass kick in.

This is so true.