I know classical and jazz music theory and I can identify chords in songs, but I still have trouble picking out the voicings. I also find it difficult to voice and voice lead my own songs, especially when voicing multiple instruments together such as piano, rhodes, organ, guitar, vocals, etc. How do I get better with voicings?
i never really figured out what people mean when they say 'voice leading.' i honestly think terms like that are empty and not useful. i find a lot of terms useful, but not that one. just do what sounds good man. as far as getting all those instruments you mentioned to work together, i will say: don't have too many things going on at the same time. and other than that, the only way to learn is experience. always start with less instruments, it gets out of hand fast.