By: Derek Hames On: June 10, 2014 In: Record Production Comments: 0

You’ve got a band.  You’ve got a collection of songs written.  They sound pretty good.  Your friends/family/girlfriends/boyfriends/wives/husbands really seem to like your music.  Maybe you’re having some success with gigs. So it’s time to go to a recording studio and make a record, right?

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29Mar
By: Derek Hames On: March 29, 2013 In: Record Production Comments: 0

In my last post, The Value of Pre-Production, I detailed for you just how important it is to devote some serious time in the rehearsal room to making sure you are ready for your next recording project. A little time there can save a LOT of time in the...

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26Mar
By: Derek Hames On: March 26, 2013 In: Record Production Comments: 0

I love musicians. I AM a musician. I’ve played in dozens of bands with hundreds of people. I’ve backed and recorded with and for solo artists. I’ve been a solo artist myself. Of all the musicians I’ve ever worked with, I can’t think of any that didn’t like being...

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22Mar
By: Derek Hames On: March 22, 2013 In: Record Production Comments: 0

Something I get asked about a lot is the difference between a producer and an engineer. While those two roles can of course be played by the same person, the fundamental job of each is actually quite different. A record producer is responsible for shepherding a project from beginning...

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