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You’ve poured your heart and soul into writing, recording, and arranging your song… so why does the final mix still sound like a demo?

Here’s the truth: the problem isn’t your gear, your plugin collection, or your technical chops. It’s the fact that you’re the one doing it.

In this episode of Riff to Radio, I break down the career-killing habits that happen when you mix your own music—and why your emotional attachment could be the one thing holding your songs back from sounding massive.

We’ll cover:

• 🎛️ Emotional EQing (“My Baby Syndrome”) – Why boosting your favorite parts ruins balance
• 🎤 Burying the vocals – The hidden fear keeping your lyrics from connecting
• 🔌 Overprocessing with plugins – Why “fix it in the mix” almost always fails
• 🥱 Losing all perspective – The ear fatigue trap every DIY mixer falls into

If you’ve ever wondered whether mixing your own tracks is really saving you time or sabotaging your music’s potential, this episode is a must-listen.

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