I’ve been producing music for a few years and was wondering how I can tell if my music is worth sharing / performing live? I have had people tell me they like what I post online but I’m unsure whether it will translate well to a real setting. do I need a large following before I go for it or should I ask small local venues if I can play for free?

How do you start your lyric writing process? Like what gets you into that whole flow state of writing lyrics and getting lost in your own world?

Our local library has a recording studio that's free for members to use. I booked a 3 hour session for next month and I want to make the most of my time. My goal is to release an EP sometime next year, so this will be the first of many sessions, just wondering if anyone has a suggestion on workflow. I'd like to get a scratch track to a click for 5 songs that I can send to the other musicians that will be involved. What would be a good plan of attack?

I have a section on my template that has all my send(aux) fx returns. There's a few reverbs and delays on there I can send anything to. It's tons of fun to play with.

So I'm curious is anybody using anything other than reverbs and delays on their sends?

I love the sound of autoharps but don't have access to one (or know how to play it for that matter). I produce in Ableton and want to try out an autoharp in some of my arrangements so any recommendations for digital instruments or samples would be great

I'm a drummer. Loads of experience and new in town. I want to find a band that's looking for someone like me. Once upon a time I found people to collaborate with through recent ads on Craigs list. Now when go on Craigs list an ad will say in the search result that the ad was placed 5 hours ago but when you click through it says post created 28 days ago WTF? WTAF??

It's been a really long time (8 years) since I've tried looking for a new project to contribute to and it's getting really frustrating. Are there any legit websites that offer an actual musicians exchange? Where you might see a post "Neu-Disco flavored prog band seeks new members" and you can respond to it and maybe setup a time to meet up and jam? Is that even a thing anymore? There is a "MY TOWN" musicians reddit here but it's 99% people posting about their upcoming show.

Any help would be really, greatly appreciated.