The art of recording music obviously involves the intersection of technical skills and creativity. It's certainly this juncture that fascinates many of us, and has lured us into a life of placing microphones, tweaking settings, and moving faders (real or virtual). It's a passion that involves constant listening, learning, and diligence. But it is also an art that does not lend itself well to the current, internet-driven style of learning.
If I want to learn how to replace the battery in my laptop I can find information on the web, of varying qualities, but most will contain correct information. There's only one goal in mind: the process is linear and should always result in the same, exact conclusion, which is a new battery properly installed in my laptop. I search out the information, perform the task, and the problem is solved.
But when I'm trying to record and create music, is this an appropriate way to learn? Should I be watching a video about capturing only one kind of snare drum sound? Will a lone comment in a forum thread lead me to the best bass recordings ever? Of course not, and in most cases one is likely to stumble across a process that will yield undesirable results for the situation at hand.