Ron Davies: "As I noted earlier, somebody who requires a studio to "create" is no musician. That seems to knock out a lot of commercial rap--and a lot of current pop."

Well, actually a 'studio' is primarily a place to 'study'.
Some studios, have electronic devices in them which you can record and play back what you did, to analyze it...speakers, too!

Remember all those radios, CD's, records and tapes you've listen to, through the years??....THOSE pesky electronic devices!!..all started with those damned microphones!

So, if you want to check out what ya' sound like....I'll just bet you've used one or two, in your lifetime, yourself.

Ever use reverb?

Or maybe you've just done campfires....and sidewalks.

....and who's talkin' about trying to be commercial??...shit, learn your axe, practice the shit out of it, emote from the heart... an audience will find you!

GfS

P.S.........but then again, if that audience is THAT particular ..........................................................................................................................................................

(they might be snobs)