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A hit album is the first step to becoming a pop or rock and roll star. Learn how to make an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
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When making an album, try to have studio time and budget figured out ahead of time. Learn about recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
Save money when recording an album by knowing what you want to do before you get into the studio. Learn about pre-production steps for recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
Decide whether to record original songs or covers before going into the studio. Learn how to write a song when recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
How many songs will be on you album? Learn about setting goals when recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
Making an album usually takes longer than a band thinks it will. Learn about scheduling studio time when recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
Plan within your budget when making an album. Learn about planning a budget when recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
Mastering costs should factor into an album budget. Learn about mixing and mastering when recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
College radio is great place to get a new album played. Learn about promoting a new album on the radio in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
To find media sources to promote a record, keep a list of editorial staff contact info. Learn about promoting a new album in magazines and newspapers in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
Jewel cases are a packaging option for a cd, but they break easily. Learn about packaging and printing an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
A record company typically pays for most of the promotion costs of a new album. Learn about distributing an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
Hiring studio musicians is a good option for solo performers. Learn about using studio magicians recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
Know before going into the studio what musicians will be playing on an album. Learn about arranging songs when recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
Charts tell studio musicians how to play a song. Learn about writing charts when recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
Save money by making demo or rough draft of an album before going into the studio. Learn about making demo tapes to save money when recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
When recording an album, try local music schools and colleges as source for orchestral musicians. Learn about adding orchestration when recording an album in this free studio recording lesson from a professional musician.
The Greek philosophers believed that music was an orderly array of notes, which comprised melodies and harmonies floating in a linear fashion. Music has explored countless boundaries and styles, which in turn has created a variety of new forums for listeners. From bands like the Velvet Underground to singers like Luciano Pavarotti, music has captivated audiences throughout the world. But for the rest of the world to hear your music, you must first record you music and then hopefully have a hit record. In this free studio recording lesson, a professional musician demonstrates the steps to making a record. He discusses preparation, such as budgeting money and time, as well as writing songs and getting them ready to record before the studio session even starts. Need to know more about hiring studio musicians or even an orchestra to get the right sound for your record? Not sure how to package and promote a cd? Watch this series and find out how to record an album.
Pete Pidgeon Pete Pidgeon has taught guitar to beginners, experts and even at the college level since 1995. He's given private instruction since 1986. Pete received his Bachelors Degree in jazz studies on guitar from SUNY New Paltz and has taught over 3,500 private lessons. He bases his curriculum on individual student needs and desires. He does not cater to a "one size fits all" mentality. Pete started Pete Pidgeon Music School in 2005, which is now one of the most successful providers of in-home lessons in the Northeast. Pete's toured the United States with many musical groups of varying styles. Levon Helm, the drummer from The Band, helped record Pete's debut album by the Arcoda's entitled "...At First Sight." His newest release, "Doubt Is For Losers," has received radio play across North America and in the international press. Listen to samples and buy the music at www.arcoda.com and www.myspace.com/arcoda.dkdk
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