Indie
producer/musician Bruce Kaphan(R.E.M., David Byrne, Red
House Painters, American Music
Club) analyzes pros and cons
of recording the DIY way - read
the article.
2.
Choosing a Recording Studio
pick carefully + things to consider
What
do you need to look for in a
recording studio? In this article
you'll find all the advice you
need about equipment, engineers,
rooms, rates, and ways of approaching
the recording experience. - read
the article.
3.
Planning Recordings
be
prepared, have a budget
Steven
Alvarado, a NYC studio manager
provides precious advice on
how to approach the recording
of your CD. "When you enter
the studio, have a plan. Map
out what you want to accomplish
each day so that you have a
realistic idea of how much time
you will need to complete your
project. It's best to be as
prepared as possible." - read
the article.
4.
Do You Need a Producer?
and:
don't waste studio time!
Making
a recording is a tangle of pragmatism,
technology, alchemy and faith.
As is the case with any creative
venture, you cannot know what
you'll get for your efforts
until you go through the process;
it's always a gamble. Having
a plan and a budget can be really
useful. - by
B. Kaphan - read
the article.
5.
Drums in the Studio
performance
and recording tips
Drummers
shouldn't miss this article!
4 Top NYC producers answer our
questions on how to perform,
hit, and tune the drums in recording
situation. And... is your drummer
tight and can he/she play to
the click? - read
the article.
6.
Recording Vocals
not
as easy as you might
think
Recording
vocals might not seem alike
the most challenging task when
producing a CD, but this delicate
and crucial process often ends
up being quite draining and
taking longer than expected - - read
the article.
7.
Do You Need Mastering?
what
it is and why it is!
Mastering
is a process that not many emerging
musicians are fully familiar
with. One of the most succesfull
NYC mastering engineer tells
us all about this "secret" art.- - read
the article.
Career
Survival Guide
it's
not just about the music
A
music carreer IS all about surviving
- at least in the early stages.
This survival guide will help
you think of different ways
to keep your focus on building
your brand and creating a path
for success. If you think of
yourself as your own small business,
then the following information
can become your personal marketing
plan. - read
on. - courtesy
of BMI.
Do
You Need a Manager?
sharing
the load - at what price?
Most
bands that succeed beyond the
local level eventually do so
with the aid of a manager. What
does this person do, aside from
collect a healthy cut of the
money? We interviewed 2 NYC
managers and 1 publicist with
different experiences in the
local scene to help us understand. - read
the article.
College
Radios
what
can they do for your
band?
In
this day and age, we should
be thankful that college radio
still exists. While commercial
frequencies pump the same boring
playlists into every city, college
radio provides unique, local
voices to the airwaves and internet.
- read the article by Liz
Schroeter here.
Protect
Your Band's Name!
the
name is what you are
selling
The
reputation and recognition of
an artist's music is built around
the artist's professional name,
which is what consumers use
to identify the artists they
enjoy. Therefore, an individual
artist or group pursuing a career
in the music industry should
take the necessary steps to
protect his, her or its professional
name. by Christopher R.
Chase, Esq. - read
the article.
Routes
to Success
that way you don't get
lost
An
interactive guide to 3 ways
to approach your adventure in
the music industry with links
to listings and articles. - read
the article.
