Sometimes you need a little inspiration to kick start the process. Here are 75 light-bulb inducing ideas. 1. Ignore every obstacle anyone has ever put in front of you. 2. Make music … Continue reading
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How much does it REALLY cost to make a record?
Do these guys look hard at work recording an album? [This article was written by Michael Corcoran. It originally appeared on the MusicSUBMIT Blog.] In 1972, the Rolling Stones released … Continue reading
5 ways to get your money’s worth out of EVERY recording session
The genesis of this article comes from the desire to help musicians and recording engineers get the most out of their studio time. As an audio engineer who’s worked in … Continue reading
How setting limits in the studio can lead to creative success
5 ways to improve your recordings by setting limitations in the studio In a creative space, endless options can drive us crazy. This is especially true in the studio, where expectations run … Continue reading
How to stretch your recording budget and get more for your money
[This post was written by guest contributor Dave Kusek of New Artist Model.] Budgeting is probably one of the most overlooked aspects of planning for a new album or project. Compared … Continue reading
Home Recording vs Professional Studio: Does it Matter?
[This article was written by guest contributor Steven James Wylie.] A recording story about the importance of the people you work with As technology has advanced in the last decade, the … Continue reading
5 Tips to Improve Your Home Recordings Right Away
[This article was written by guest contributor Pat Walsh, lead guitarist of the band Chaser Eight.] As most of us are well aware, we’re now living in the age of … Continue reading
How I Recorded & Released 12 CDs in Just 12 Months & Lived to Tell the Tale
[The article was written by guest contributor Mr. Billy, one of our favorite rockers in the kids/family genre.] The Idea On January 1, 2012 I set out to record and … Continue reading
The Music Producer’s Pre-Recording Checklist
So you want to be a record producer? Having produced a handful of albums for other acts, co-produced almost all of my own albums, and been involved in dozens of … Continue reading
6 Things to Consider Before Entering the Recording Studio
[HelpfuLaw for the Indie Artist is a monthly advice column on legal matters pertaining to the music industry. If you have a suggestion for a future article that you would like to … Continue reading