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Recording Drums

Drums create the heartbeat of any pop-music song.

Hone Your Craft and Get in On

Use it or lose it. I can't think of a better cliché to explain why we should practice our craft. In my case I know that without constant attention to all the details that go into maintaining my guitar playing skills, there are many ways I can lose my own chops. Fingers get stiff and rusty, making tunes that once embodied finesse to appear clunky to both the player and listener. The struggle becomes more noticeable and that formerly effortless feel is lost. Even if you have been playing for years and you have heard someone state, “Oh, you make it look so easy", that comment will subtly disappear without a constant and dedicated practice routine.

Building Bridges

Building Bridges With Waterfalls

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Recording a Singer-Guitarist

Suppose you want to record a musician who plays guitar and sings at the same time. The vocalist is self-accompanied on acoustic guitar.

Hone Your Craft and Get in Tune

 The first thing that ran through my mind before writing this series was, “Wait. Have I done this before?” The second thought was, “Wait. I could write about this every week for 20 years and still feel good about it since I believe that once you finish babbling away at the water cooler or ego fest, what it really comes down to is the pursuit of the craft and how you go about it. Whether your craft is singing, playing an instrument, composing, gardening, cooking, writing, or even full contact tiddly winks competition, there are methods and tools to use to perfect your craft.

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Recording the Lead Vocal

The lead vocal is the most important part of a pop song, so it’s critical to record it right.

Music Industry Steps Up to the Plate - Chapter 4

During one of my classes at the Miami Guitar Festival, I was pleasantly surprised by the insight of some of the questions from the players on the subject of amplifying an instrument. One student observantly asked about the difference in recording in the studio versus amplification of the guitar during a live performance.

Yamaha's MSR400

REVIEW: Well, this is different. Instead of reviewing a spanking new product that’s all the buzz of the industry, we’re taking a look and listen to a product that’s already been heavily field tested.... and with good reason.

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Recording the Electric Guitar

You can record the electric guitar in many ways:

NEW: Mackie's Onyx™ Blackjack and Blackbird Recording Interfaces

These powerful new interfaces combine the sonic benefits of Mackie’s proven Onyx mic preamps with high-end Cirrus Logic® AD/DA converters and workflow-friendly features that are perfect for people starting or expanding upon their studio.