10 Tips for Success in the Recording Studio by Ed Ackerson
Posted on Friday, January 30th, 2009
Ed Ackerson is a producer / engineer, songwriter, musician, instigator and facilitator. Owner of Flowers recording studio, Ed has worked on a wide range of major label and indie projects nationally and internationally. For further information visit: EdAckerson.com
There are plenty of things you need to do before going into a recording studio. Here’s the breakdown of a recent post on the subject. You can read Ed’s full article here.
1. Know what you want to sound like.
2. Know what you actually do sound like (realistically.)
3. Record and listen to yourselves.
4. Go to a studio/engineer that will understand you.
5. Be open to change.
6. Don’t bite off too much.
7. Budget realistically.
8. Don’t be cheap with your studio selection.
9. Party with care.
10. Keep things in perspective.
