PREPARING TO RECORD

The music production process starts much before artists enter the recording space. The preparation that precedes sessions may ultimately dictate the potential for their success and it is vital for all involved to understand the importance of planning. With the confirmation of an upcoming project, producers and engineers should gather as much information as possible regarding the material to be recorded and the venues and tools that will be used for sessions.

RESEARCH

The initial familiarisation stage of pre-production should not only incorporate research on the work that the artists create (live shows, existing material, etc.) and the direction in which they want to take it, but also on their attitude towards and views on ...

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