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by ychen306 657 days ago
In this instance what would qualify as “pursing fundamentals” for a producer as defined by the author?
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Some of this is covered in the book "The Creative Act" by noted producer Rick Rubin.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717356/the-creative...

Resting ears. Ear training. Doing your scales. Training your taste. (re)learning old/new tech/tools/instrument/history/theory of music. (re)listening to known/new music from separate styles/periods/cultures. Listening to artists you work for/with. Training/mentoring others.