Recording best practices

Recording is by far the most complicated, difficult, and stressful part of the entire music production process. This is because several different and conflicting dynamics are at work during a recording session – the artistic desire for creativity, the technical urge to focus on details, the pressure to finish the project on time, personal insecurities about the quality of performance, and so on. If you’re recording yourself, all these conflicting dynamics will take place inside your head. If you’re working as part of a team, they will surface on an interpersonal level. Regardless of how they manifest themselves, these conflicting factors will challenge the success of every recording session.

Here are some recording best practices that will assist in turning your next recording session into a smooth sailing experience:

• The ultimate goal of a recording session is to capture the best performance possible. Make sure that the person...