Music Production
Mixing & Mastering
Drums & Percussion
Bass, Guitars & Keys
Vocalists
Live Strings & Horns
Video Editing Services
Songwriter Services
StudioPros Gift Card
I’ve collaborated with singer/songwriters and recording artists from around the world and a universal question seems to be “Now What Do I Do?” If this question has at one time or another crossed your mind, you are not alone. This is a common question that we deal with on a daily basis at Studio Pros. Writing is not the only thing that goes along with being an artist, but getting a great quality recording is just as important. If you… [Read More]
Matt Ryd, a Chicago based singer-songwriter who uses Studio Pros to produce his songs and recently licensed his song “Healed” to the TV series Scrubs on NBC. Hear Ryd’s song “Healed” on Scrubs: Links Links Check out more of Matt’s music at: //mattryd.com How did you discover Studio Pros? I actually saw a small advertisement and was immediately intrigued. I’m a multi-instrumentalist, so I’ve previously recorded all of the different parts on my songs. But I’m also a huge perfectionist, and… [Read More]
Mr. Dylan said it best, “The times are a changing”. So are the ways of getting your music recorded. Back in the day you could only go into a recording studio to get your songs recorded. Now, there’s the option of Studio Pros. Some people may be turned off by this. Sending their music off into cyberspace seems unrealistic and threatening to the songwriter. The truth is each “studio musician and producer” you are collaborating with across the web has a… [Read More]
Ever feel like your stuff isn’t good enough for other people to hear? Many musicians feel that way, and as a result, their songs just pile up and collect dust. https://wpuload.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/halo.mp3 Mark Ibberson is a perfect example of someone who decided to push through those feelings of self doubt and uncertainty, and get his songs out there to share with the world by using Studio Pros music production service. He’s from a small village near Lake Geneva in Switzerland and has… [Read More]
Mark Sadek Ricotta is a man of few words, but when it comes to songwriting he doesn’t hold anything back. Studio Pros just recently did a music production for Ricotta and got in touch with him to get to know the man behind the song. Links How long have you been writing songs? “I’ve been writing since I was in junior high. I started playing guitar when I was 6 or so. I wanted a toy guitar when I was… [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]
There’s a reason that guitarists should stick to their guitars and songwriters should stick to their songwriting… Sometimes it’s better to go to studio musician for some outside recording help. Outside ears can bring attention to the minor flaws you may have in your home recordings that you’ve unconsciously brushed aside as being “good enough”. Studio Pros is the best place to outsource all of your musical needs. This allows you to be creative without the time consuming effort of trying to… [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]
