Recording Magic! Where does the Magic Happen?

Is it all studio magic? Well no its not... It's all about practicing and getting your songs down before you even get to the studio. A lot of artists that I have worked with have limited/small budgets. The problem is not the budget, Its with time management. With a limited amount of time to record the basic tracks should be the main focus of the recording. Unfortunately, most musicians will rush through the basic tracks so that they can get all the FX recorded or spend more time on mixing.

Even though mixing is important phase of recording its not the most important. There are about 4 basic stages of recording Pre production, recording, mixing and mastering... all phases are important but recording is a process, there is a order. You cant do the mastering before the recording, so each phase will only work if you focus on the recording in order. The basic tracks or rhythm tracks are the most important to focus on when recording (if there is time then focus on FX and stuff later)

Basic tracks are the initial recordings of the rhythm section that are done prior to any overdubbing. Basics are the foundation for the music being recorded and for any other parts that come afterward. If there’s something faulty in the foundation, it will either be impossible or very costly in time and money to fix things later. That’s why it’s essential to make each basic track the best it can be.

Read more about basic tracks in this article: Basic Tracks: Where the Magic Is Made — Echoes - Insight for Independent Artists http://blog.discmakers.com/2010/10/basic-tracks-where-the-magic-is-made/#ixzz13zuTSuWC

Compilation CDs... Musicians Promote Your Music

Are you tired of the music that major labels and radio stations are forcing people to listen too? Help support new music that made by hard working musicians!
Would you or your band like to be on a compilation CD? You could promote your music and attract new fans! I am currently putting together a compilation CD,  all genres are welcome to join. I am raising money for the compilation on KickStarter.com

For more info on this compilation and promoting your music please check out the kickstarter page.

Take The Music Back! Vol 1

The next project I am thinking of doing is an acoustic compilation. Remixes of songs that are already written or new acoustic songs.

If you are interested in being a part of this compilation please take this survey so I can have more info before I get it going. If you do take the survey you will be entered in to the monthly studio raffle where $400 of studio time is given away every month!

Take The Acoustic Compilation Survey!

10 Great Tips To Help Musicians Fail

I have worked with hundreds of musicians I have seen many of them make the same mistakes over and over again. If you would like to make some of these mistakes then check out these tips...

1. Steal Your Own Thunder
Got a new CD in the works? Awesome! Make sure you release every version of every demo and every mix you record during the process on Facebook, Reverbnation, Myspace and anywhere else you can find.  Try to confuse your fans so that they’re not really sure if you have a CD out yet or not.  Don’t set a release date well in advance or plan your promotion to build anticipation.  Try to make your release as flat and confusing as possible!

2. Don’t Sell Anything!
You’re definitely going to get signed by a huge label in less than three months anyway, so why bother?!  It’s much better to just wait for other people to come in and straighten things out.  Taking responsibility for your own career is hard work and it might lead to success, so try your best to avoid it.  Try to keep it real and stay as broke as possible.  If you have any money then you’ll be less needy and you’ll have more leverage, which could lead you towards success, so stay away!

3. Hide Your Best Stuff
Try to make sure that people have a hard time getting to your best songs.  Hide them on your online music players by either shuffling your songs randomly or putting them way down on the list.  This will make sure that they’re less likely to get the best possible first impression.

Also, make sure you stop playing your best songs live as soon as possible in favor of new material.  Remember, new is better than good.  After all, you’re sick of your best songs by now anyway, so why should you go out of your way for people who haven’t heard your music yet?  Besides, that would just draw in new fans, so don’t do it.

Click here to read the rest of the tips!

First Studio Blog...

Though that I would start this blog so that I can post updates about the studio and whats going on. Also for people interesting in talking about recording Ill be posting a lot of recording tips and links to useful recording info that I find.

Im making some minor updates to the studio right now, I should be done in a week or so. Ill post some pictures when I am done. Also I am putting together a Compilation CD.  For bands and artist that would like to be on the CD this will be a great opportunity to get your music to some new listeners. You can get a song Mastered and on the CD starting at $50. Pledge more money if you would like extra CDs so that you can pass them out at shows.

Here is the link for the Compilation. Tell any Musicians you know! All the support will help get new music out to the Fans!

Take The Music Back!!! Click Here to Support!