Indie singer-songwriter trying to release my first song — how does the production process usually work?
Hi! I'm an indie singer-songwriter and I've been writing and recording my own songs for a while, mostly acoustic/lo-fi stuff.
I really want to release my first single, but I'm a little lost when it comes to the actual production process. I've been making demos in Logic, but I'm having a hard time getting my guitar recordings and overall production to sound the way I imagine them.
I'm considering working with a producer, but I've never done that before, so I'm not really sure what the usual process looks like.
Do I bring a rough demo to a producer and work from there? How finished should the song be before I contact someone? And how do you usually find a producer who's a good fit for your sound?
I'm going for something warm, intimate, acoustic and slightly lo-fi rather than heavily produced pop.
I'd also love to hear how other independent artists approached their first release — especially anything you wish you'd known before releasing your first song.
Thank you!! :)