Is Your Track Actually Ready?
 
A Pre-Release Decision Framework for Independent Artists (2026)
 
Releasing music shouldn’t be impulsive. It should be intentional.
 
Is Your Track Actually Ready? is a free PDF designed to help independent artists slow down, assess their work objectively, and make better release decisions before uploading anything to the world.
 
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about clarity.
 
Written by Raff Di Renzo (Eleven One One Mastering), drawing on 25+ years in the music industry working with artists and record labels worldwide.
 
What this PDF is
 
This resource gives you a simple, practical framework to decide whether a track is truly ready to be released — sonically, contextually, and strategically.
 
It helps you step out of emotion and into decision-making.
 
What’s inside
 
You’ll learn:
 
Why most artists release too early (and what it costs them)
The three different ways a track can be “not ready”
How to assess your mix, sound, and translation honestly
How to evaluate whether a track fits your catalogue and direction
Why strategy matters just as much as sound quality
When external feedback is actually useful
A clear readiness scorecard you can use before every release
 
No hacks.
No trends.
No promises of instant results.
 
Who this is for
 
This PDF is for you if:
 
You’re finishing tracks but feel unsure about releasing them
You want to release less, but with more impact
You care about sound quality and long-term direction
You want an honest framework instead of guesswork
You’re open to slowing down to move forward properly
 
It’s not for artists looking for shortcuts, virality, or overnight success.
 
Why it’s free
 
This framework exists to help artists make better decisions before they release music.
 
If it helps you avoid one rushed release, one weak master, or one step backwards, it’s done its job.
 
And if you want a second opinion after using it, you’ll know where to find it.
 
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👉 Download Is Your Track Actually Ready? A Pre-Release Decision Framework for 2026.