It’s Not the Music, It’s the Production: Why Songs Sound “Bad”

When people say a song is “bad,” they’re often not talking about the writing or the ideas behind it—they’re reacting to the production. In this video, I break down how strong melodies and creative ideas can get buried under poor mixing, weak sound choices, or lack of clarity in arrangement.

I talk about why production can make or break a track, showing how even great songs can sound flat without proper mixing and mastering, while average ideas can shine with the right production polish. The takeaway: most music isn’t bad—it just needs the right production approach to bring out its full potential.