We actually agree on a lot of technical points (like click tracks, etc)...but we often disagree on subjective views, which is OK.
The turtle is lost on the technical, and thinks that just having some degree and theory, he should be able to record well.
Obviously he can't...and he's here in a home recording forum looking for help, but unwilling to admit he needs it.
Hey turtle...grab one of your collge text books and read the part where they cover recording to a click track.....
You need to be able to play to do it well...just like you need to be a decent singer and have some studio chops to do doubled vocals well.
Get over it....you're stuck and your degree isn't helping you.