Don ignorance flows from "where do you get those cassettes you play" to "wow that's some sound you get out of that box"
"Is that you singin'?"
You cant blame them playing the arranger on a "PRO" level takes years of experience playing thru the evolution of its existence with the thought process & mindset of becoming & performing as a total LIVE band all by yourself utilizing and playing all its parts as prescribed all at once......if you cant do that choose another hobby or profession or instrument to play.
I'll usually & vaguely give curiosity seekers & non believers a simple answer & hope they leave me alone after that.......its like asking a Doctor "hey how do you do that open heart surgery that looks easy"
Just be courteous and modest and smile.....because you know inside you got the goods......& they dont, they'll all have to pay their dues just like the rest of us, There are NO SHORTCUTS IN THIS GAME