Is Being a Recording Engineer Enjoyable?
As an engineer, if you're only doing it for the money, you're playing a dangerous game. The grind of listening to bad music can mess with your mental state, trust me. When you’re sitting in the studio for hours, listening to off-key vocals, uninspired lyrics, or beats that just don’t hit—it’s draining. And the thing is, when you do this day in and day out, it starts to feel like a job you hate rather than a craft you love. That's when the depression starts creeping in, because you’re no longer creating—you’re just pushing buttons for the paycheck. 😩
Here’s the truth: bad music doesn’t just sound bad; it weighs on your spirit. You walk into sessions dreading what you’re about to hear, and that dread can snowball. It's like, every weak beat or lackluster vocal makes you feel a little more trapped. Instead of being the creative mind behind the boards, you start feeling like a robot just going through the motions. And that’s not why any of us got into this in the first place. We got into it because we love music, and we love the creative process. If the music isn’t feeding that, then it’s slowly tearing you down.
But when you’re recording 🔥 artists, the whole game changes. Suddenly, the studio becomes a place of excitement again. The vibe is right, the energy is flowing, and every session feels like you’re part of something bigger than yourself. Working with talented artists makes it feel like you're creating art, not just working a job. The passion, the hunger, and the creative energy they bring? That’s what makes the long hours in the studio worth it. You listen to a great track, and it gives you chills because you know you captured something real.
I found my love for recording music again when I stopped thinking about the money and started focusing on the music itself. I produce, I write songs, I make beats, and now engineering is just another piece of the puzzle. It’s not about pressing buttons for hours; it’s about crafting a sound, building a vibe, and working together to bring a vision to life. Once I started recording great artists, everything started to click. The process became fun again, and I realized this is what I was meant to do.
So, if you’re an engineer or a producer out there grinding, remember this: don’t chase the money—chase the music. Surround yourself with artists who inspire you, who push you to be better, and who remind you why you got into this in the first place. Because when you do that, the money will come, but more importantly, so will the joy. Music is supposed to move you, and if it’s not, it’s time to change something. I’m Jbeats (WJB), and I found my love for it again, not through the hustle, but through the passion for making great music. 