Recording can open doors for you!
October 11, 2012
Today we took a moment to appreciate wrapping up the first week of broadcasting the MidDay Muse live from Las Vegas! I’ve really enjoyed sharing my views and music with you – and I really appreciate all of the support from everyone listening.
IMPORTANT PROGAMMING ANNOUNCEMENT!
The MidDay Muse with TinaLou will now be airing from 10am – 11:30am PST beginning October 22nd!
That’s 2 extra hours a week of inspiration coming your way!
SHOW TOPIC:
Every Thursday we will explore some aspect of recording in the studio. Today’s show focused on explaining some basic concepts when considering building your own home studio.
TODAY’s PLAYLIST TITLE:
“Urban-Eclectic-Pop with dance, indie, and bohemian undertones”. a.k.a. random stuff TL can’t wait to play for you – a recipe of deliciousness for your listening pleasure!
- Benefits of creating your own home studio
Recording from home is a great way to prepare for recording at a professional studio. When you understand the basics of recording you have the flexibility of going at your own pace. Recording can be very humbling but also very insightful. When you listen to yourself more often – you learn new ways to perfect your skills and gain insight into what would make your performance or composition even better.
- What do I need to get started?
You can choose to record using a computer or a multi-track recorder. If you are using a computer you’ll need software and perhaps a digital audio interface if you want to record sound from an instrument or capturing vocals from a microphone. You can also purchase a USB microphone or an adaptor that connects an XLR microphone cable to a USB slot in your computer. To hear your recordings you’ll also want to have some good studio monitor speakers and a headset. If you don’t play an instrument you can use audio loops to create or enhance your compositions.
- You don’t have to know everything – know how to find the information you need
It won’t take long to realize just how much there is to learn when it comes to recording, but don’t let that stop you from getting started. Taking the first step is the biggest hurdle. Leverage the power of the Internet to find information and learn from the experience of others. It never ceases to amaze me how someone else has experienced the same issue I have – and often posted the solution.
When I first started learning I found a class offered through the local university that explained basic recording concepts at a professional recording studio on the weekends. I’ve also bit the bullet and purchased books that explain these concepts – but if that doesn’t appeal to you – there are tons of video tutorials offered on YouTube for just about every piece of recording equipment.
Artist Spotlight
Today we featured the Canadian singer-songwriter Feist.
She credits finding her new vocal style to spending months with a four track recorder and guitar while being forced to rest her voice. Instead of suffering a setback – with the help of some home recording – Feist was able to discover and develop her own unique sound that ultimately led to amazing success.
Today we played two tracks from her album The Reminder – “1234” and “My Moon My Man.”
The album was recorded at the La Frette Studios outside of Paris.
For a very indepth article on how this album was recorded and engineered see Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Renaud Letang Feist: ‘1234’.
Today’s Inspiration
“You put the right artist on the right track in the studio and leave the door open to let God in.” – Jay-Z
A new door opened for Feist – once she started recording and listening – she walked through the door and now we all benefit from such a gorgeous album.
Happy recording and listening!
Your MidDay Muse,
TinaLou
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