[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
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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
The Magic of Mastering: An Interview with Grammy-Winning Engineer Evren Göknar
For a guy who still has a long career ahead of him, Evren Göknar has built up an impressive resume. He’s engineered sessions for artists as diverse as Tupac Shakur, … Continue reading
Building a Professional Home Studio: Free PDF Guide
Our friends at Disc Makers have put together an informative guide to building a professional home studio. Turn your living room into an A-Room! Ready to build a home project … Continue reading
Musicians: How Do You Know When Your Song is Finished?
Too Many Options? This article by Ewan Pearson brings up an interesting question about the creative process. How do you end your work? What is an ending? Do you always … Continue reading
Audacity: Open-Source Recording!
Digital Music News has posted chapter 2 of a new book called “The Book of Audacity.” If you’re looking to turn your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer into a recording … Continue reading
5 Pre-Production Tips for Bands
Even for the most well-prepared band, going into the studio can be a stressful, expensive, and frustrating experience. Thankfully, it can also be one of the most rewarding. One way … Continue reading
Expect the Unexpected
This recent blizzard on the East Coast (which will delay my return to Portland by almost a week) has reminded me that sometimes you’re just going to get caught off … Continue reading
A Recording Studio is No Place For Democracy
-(This article, written by Jim Powers, originally appeared in his blog Music Shrink.)- When is comes to decision-making, a one vote per band member democracy in theory makes sense and … Continue reading