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| Ten Ways to be Ready for Music Studio Sessions |
So, you have written your songs, and you have contacted a music studio to book a session or sessions to record your song. You don't own the studio, and you want to maximize the money you're investing on your song, and or career. Here are some tips to make sure that you're ready for the music Studio sessions. Let's dive right in.
- Identify the genre that song belong to. That may sound funny, but for many, this might be their first time of visiting music studio. So it is important for you to know what genre you're singing. This can't be overemphasized.
- Listen to songs from top artistes in that genre. Hardly will you find any new genre. The genre you belong to is already existing. Find the top artistes there and study them. You have nothing to lose but all to gain.
- Identify the genre that projects your vocal strength. Many artistes want to sing like a particular artiste that they adore. It is a good thing. However, that artiste in that genre may possess a vocal range or quality way higher than yours. Don't go screaming your vocal cords out in the studio, the results will be catastrophic. Find the genre that suits your vocal range, and that projects your vocal strength. I had a hard time settling for this too. So I understand. At first, I felt it was too easy for me to do. Later I realized that I didn't have to look for what was never lost.
- Do more of what will showcase your strength. We should stress this. You have something special; discover it, improve on it, and reap the benefits. Your strength is what makes you unique. The strength of the ostrich is speed, the strength of the peacok is colour. They're both birds, but appreciated for different reasons.
- Practice and practice and practice. The rule of thumb is that habits, whether good or bad, are formed in 21 days. Inculcate the habit of practice. Aim for perfection. Practice singing other songs that are not yours, then go back to yours as well. Enjoy the difference and improve.
- Rest your voice. You don't want to go to the studio with a cracked voice, except if that's the effect you want to amplify. It is vital that you rest your vocal cords before going to record in the studio. Don't stress your voice so that you can give your best vocal performance in the studio.
At BSHARP MIX FACTORY we offer you the recording, and production that is very pristine. - Take in constructive criticism. So you're in the studio, and you're doing your thing and the sound engineer, or someone wants you to correct something, don't go defensive. They're the ones hearing your voice. They're the ones that are supposed to be be feeling what you're trying to create. When they offer criticisms that are constructive, take it and effect the corrections. Reject all corrections only when the only person that will be listening to your music is you! Don't feel bad. Their corrections might be what will make your song sell.
- Watch out for the little details in your vocal delivery. The secret to outstanding success is in the little details. Pay attention to how you can perfectly transfer feelings and mood to your listeners. Whether it requires a falsetto or not, be sure to know why you're choosing a vocal texture, and why.
- Dip yourself into the song while singing. Sing your songs like it's all you've got in this world. Does anything else matter at that point? Make the best of your time in the studio.
- Pull yourself out of the song after singing. Once delivery is done, pull yourself out of the song as much as possible so that you can critique your own song by yourself. That way, you won't feel bad when someone tells you that this sounds crappy, or that lacks energy.
That's it, 10 ways to be Ready for Music Studio Sessions. You can drop your comments to let us know if you find this helpful, and if you need us to discuss a particular music-related issue.
