Your Questions Answered

No scripts, no filters—just honest answers. I asked the community for their biggest questions about the music industry and the reality of running a studio today. From gear priorities to the "truth" about making it in 2026, we’re covering it all in this one-on-one session. Hi, I'm Stuart, a professional producer, mixing & mastering engineer dedicated to helping artists like you achieve that polished, release-ready sound. While this video demonstrates some incredible and effective techniques, achieving truly consistent, industry-standard results across all your tracks often requires the experienced ear and workflow that only a dedicated engineer can provide. I work with artists worldwide to transform their demos into radio-ready masters. Ready for your music to truly stand out? 🚀 Get your songs professionally mixed and mastered by me: 🔗 https://www.stubertstudios.com Looking to improve your DI guitar tones? 🎸 I have something specific for you that will help! Please visit: https://www.stubertstudios.com/guitars for more information. 0:00 - Future Stu talking 0:39 - Intro 1:26 - Q1: Does AI actually worry you? 8:19 - Q2: Do you need expensive equipment to release music? 11:44 - Q3: Why do you need a producer? 15:16 - Q4: How to get an artist to perform well? 19:00 - Q5: What to buy 1st, equipment or room treatment? 23:10 - Q6: What advice would I give myself if I was starting today? 25:08 - Q7: How do you find your ideas for song productions? 29:01 - Q8: What is the 1 piece of advice you would offer an artist? 30:54 - Q9: How do you know when a mix is "done "? 33:28 - Q10: What plugins do you recommend? 40:31 - My sign off