11: Prepare Like a Pro - Maximizing Productivity and Fun

23/03/2020 57 min
11: Prepare Like a Pro - Maximizing Productivity and Fun

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If you enjoy our podcast, please leave a quick rating. It only takes a minute and it means the world to us. 4:00 - Preparing for the day of the session from the artist's perspective14:00 - Vadim admits to a rare studio mistake!18:00 - Tips for choosing the right engineer for your project (hint: these are also tips for being a good DIY engineer)25:00 - Instrument preparation26:00 - A point of contention! How often should you change your strings?32:00 - We're talking to you, vocalists. No fettucine alfredo before the session!34:30 - Choosing the instrument tracking order and having a backup plan43:00 - The importance of reference music46:15 - Preparing from the engineer's perspective51:20 - Have a plan for punching in54:30 - The importance of In-Ear Monitors (IEMs)LinksVadim's free DIY Recording eBookDIY Recording Facebook CommunityVadim's Studio SiteBenjamin's Studio Site