STUDIO RECORDING TIPS FOR MUSICIANS

In my opinion, the #1 way to save time and produce the best recording is to come into the studio with your songs prepared. You don’t want to waste your studio time working out arrangements, you want to spend it tracking and mixing. Sure, those moments of artistic inspiration happen when you want to try a different harmony or rearrange a chorus, but the bulk to your arrangements should be complete. Remember to establish the tempo for each song. Nobody wants to record the rhythm section tracks and realize it’s the wrong tempo once the vocalist cuts their lead. When working out arrangements remember that recording in a studio allows you to do things you can’t do live; things like harmonies, doubled parts, or extra instruments. Take the time to work these ideas out before stepping in the studio and you’ll save money and end up with a better recording. Tomorrow I will continue with other tips, keep following our Inspirational Recording Studio and Music Career Blog.