Recording Music

Have you ever dreamed of being on the radio? Do you ever listen to an air-personality and think " I can do that?" Well, maybe you can. You just need to channel your love of radio with...

Don't let automation intimidate you, if you are a producer/engineer that is just getting started. Automation is something that all producers and engineers should know about. Its a strong tool to...

Studios are the workshop of the musician, singer, and songwriter. Recording companies and professional recording artist alike spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on building state-of-the-art...

Every musician goes through a dry period. Just as writers go through writer's block, musicians periodically go through a creative rut where they run out of new ideas and feel less than inspired to...

CD cases are fragile and break easily, but you can easily replace the CD case for your favorite music and games. Follow these simple steps and make your case look like new.

Do you love music and want to make this art your career? I Will give you some tips to do it!!

Creative Use For MIDI Technology--features pictures of how to connect an electronic piano (keyboard), guitar, or any MIDI instrument to a computer and provides links to an article that gives...

Your tape player may be on its last leg or you don't want to use a tape player to play your oldies but goodies. With these directions, you don't have to have audio/video plugs. A tape recorder is...

With the improvement of digital technology comes a reduction in price. Therefore it's becoming ever easier for musicians, podcasters and voice over artists to build their own home recording...

Recording audio onto your computer has never been easier or as inexpensive is it is today. Whether you're a music hobbyist, recording enthusiast, or an aspiring podcaster, it's a great time to...

Many beginning songwriters are excited to learn that they can earn money for their music. Unfortunately, many of them don't know what earning potential their songs have beyond gigging. This is a...

There are a lot of talented singers and rap artist living in Richmond, Virginia. However, most of them never accomplish there dream. This Ehow article will give directions on how these aspiring...

Mixing vocals can be a simple task. Of course, like anything in music, the more time you take to perfect your craft and the more familiar you are with the equipment you are working with, the more...

There's something seemingly magical about the electric guitar. Its tones have mesmerized us for decades. However, with the advent of digital amp and cabinet modeling, recording a real guitar amp...

You love to sing, dance, act or perform in someway, but you just can't seem to shake those nerves! It's normal to feel this way when you are in the spotlight, and it is my hope that these tips...

This article will teach you the proper steps to record an electric guitar to properly render it within the stereo spectrum. These steps assume that you've already got your recording medium setup,...

For many fledgling bands, the prospect of recording seems like a fun, exciting experience. While it can be, unfortunately many bands find themselves unprepared, and the experience becomes a...

Ahhh... the world of sweep picking! You've clawed your way to the tip of the metal heap, shredding yourself into a coma 14 hours each night so that you could challenge any YouTube hack to a...

In order to get a record deal and to get signed to a record label, you must first create a music demo. The word demo is shortened from the word "demonstration". A demo is used to...

This is how I recorded my debut CD. I was recently signed to a 3 album deal by Hammer Axe records, but my CD was recorded and originally released without any help from a record label.

One of the most intriguing positions for musicians or even music lovers in the music industry is the job of a music producer. A music producer is knowledgeable in the creative and technical...

Do you get sick and tired of listening to the same songs on the radio over and over? Or maybe, you enjoy several types of music that not one radio station plays. Some people listen to CD's...

Need To Rescue Your LPs from a closet, this article tells you how. Convert LPs to CDs and Clean UP the Recordings, Its easy. I'll show you how.

I've been composing ever since I've been able to write. When I learned to play musical instruments, writing lyrics just kind of happened naturally. When I started driving for a living I found...

Finding a professional recording studio can be a very difficult task for any band, artist, or musician. Some musicians looking to record feel like they have to go to big cities like New York, Los...

Picking a Rap name can be one of the most important steps in beginning your rap or hip hop career. Your rap name will represent you, who you are, where you come from, and what you believe in. ...

Ever wonder how to put your music up for sale on iTunes or other sites like MP3.com, Amazon MP3, or Rhapsody? It really is easier than you think. You can set up an account and be selling a song...

I am going to show you the fastest, easiest, and one of the best ways to get a good mastered track without knowing anything about mixing/mastering.

This will show you how to get that "robotic", "too perfect", "digital" effect that T-Pain is famous for in your vocal recordings.

No matter what genre music you want to produce, these step by step instructions will make it possible for you to do it for free at your house, by simply downloading one software program. This How...

Always try to buy the most up-to-date computer on the market, because usually most new computers will pack enough punch to run the most advanced software (music production or otherwise) that will...

Putting together a home recording studio can be cheaper and easier than most musicians think. All you need is some ingenuity and a few hundred dollars.

Are you watching a YouTube video with an audio track that you really want to have saved as an MP3 on your computer? Audacity is a free audio editor and recorder that can be used to easily capture...

Downloading music loops is essential for anyone who is interested in creating music. You can purchase music loops off of many websites and stores, however a better option is tapping into the...

A lot of up and coming music producers fall victim to having their production stolen. Anyone from rival beatmakers to established music producers have been found guilty of stealing music. With...

This articles outlines how to create your own home recording studio, which can be relatively inexpensive and allow you to create music from home!

If you use headphones you definitely need to read this article. High quality headphones require a break in time called "burn in." During that burn in time you may notice some changes...

Modern technology has allowed almost anyone to be able to create their own music CD at home. The entire process, from songwriting, to recording all the instruments and vocals, to creating the...

Your band just landed its dream gig for tomorrow night. It is also going to be broadcast on the radio. So - you know there will be ample opportunities to sell your CDs. But - there is no time...

Music production is a very important part of the musical and creative process of creating a song. Listeners over the radio and online will hear the finished product of a music producer and a...

Drums beats provide the backing for almost all genres of music. Some music may even use drums beats as the sole instrument. Drums have also been used as a communication device, e.g. talking drums...

Like the idea of marching to the beat of a different drummer? You can lay down your own drum beats and give your music the rhythm it needs to get people on their feet. I will show you how to use...

This article will explain briefly how to soundproof a room for a studio. If you are trying to create a studio at home this is probably the first task you will need to accomplish. (I have used the...

When you produce a beat for a major label Hip Hop album you may be required to mix the track a little differently than if you were going to sell it to someone at a smaller label. If the final...

Something popular in most musical styles is deep bass. Bass lines and kick drums deliver some punch to the mix, however very few deliver a rumble that will shake the walls when played through a...

Your overall mix of your Hip Hop music production will be determined by how you mix your percussion, rhythm, & melodies. The main part of any Hip Hop beat is the drums. This is the focus...

Most Hip Hop music producers use samples as a way to produce sounds for their beat. There are some who sample entire segments of an existing recording. Others chop the samples and make them...

Synth lines are heavily used in West Coast & Dirty South Hip Hop music productions. This article hopefully helps you gain an understanding of where they should fit in the mix. Things to...

Bass lines can either make a beat or break a beat. Sometimes both, depending on how you use the term ‘break’! A bass line that is too loud, bottomed out, or not properly played can make your...

Mixing drums for Hip Hop music can be a simple process, or something that takes hours. This all depends on your level of expertise and what you are trying to accomplish. You are more likely to...