So he lives all the way in Sweden? No big deal. Studio Pros spoke with our favorite Scandinavian songwriter about getting his song produced online. LinksTell us about yourself: I’m 34 years old with a huge interest for writing music and performing my songs live. I started playing guitar when I was 13 years old and I wrote my first song when I was 23. I play at some local pubs with a friend of mine and sometimes we play… [Read More]
Creating a ‘band sound’ when recording individual session players One of the most common problems I encounter when producing a track is the lack of a ‘real space’ sound. Most self-recording artists are trying to make the best out of what they have. What they usually have is a small room with home recording equipment. Sometimes it is easier and more feasible to have a musician record a separate track individually instead of a full live band. In dealing with… [Read More]
Ever wish someone could help guide you through the entire music production process? I know I do, and for that, I turn to Studio Pros. Musicians are notorious for being a bit behind the game when it comes to getting things done on time. That’s what we’re here for. At Studio Pros, we help you record your song every step of the way. We make sure our session players deliver quality material, in a timely fashion. Sure you could book time… [Read More]
Brenna Whitaker is a talented singer that has worked with Studio Pros over the years. She’s also had years of experience performing around the country and studied and had her own bands around the country from New York, Vegas to Los Angeles. Do you have any tips for vocalists out there who are trying to record in their home studios? First of all, find a comfortable spot to set up your studio in your home. Next, have a basic set… [Read More]
“This song sounds cheesy.” You’ve all said it at one point in time. How do songwriters avoid this problem? Sure, Michael Bolton rocked the “cheese” in the early nineties and Christopher Cross made hits in the eighties with this “out-dated” production style, but let’s keep moving forward. How do you avoid sounding like “you just can’t let the good ole days go”? Several steps in the song writing and production process of your song can help you avoid taking a… [Read More]