SO YOU WANT TO BE A ROCK STAR?

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

• There are two basic options when recording an album
• 1. Studio Sessions
• 2. DIY (self produced)

RECORDING IN A STUDIO...

• High quality sound.
• Easy to multi-track and overlay vocals and instrumentals
• Professionally trained techs assist in mixing
• Producers can be hired to help develop a specific sound
• However, studios sessions can be very expensive

DIY...

• Record on your schedule
• Mix it exactly how you want
• Multiple tools are available for any budget
• However you need to know exactly what you are doing AND you must provide all the equipment.

RECORDING: STEP BY STEP

• Practice practice practice
• Separate your instruments (if possible) and mic up
• Record your drum tracks
• Record vocals and instrumentals
• Bounce down and mix your tracks

NOW WHAT?

• Upload your album to the internet
• Send it to a radio station
• Sell or give away copies
• The rest is up to you!

CONGRATULATIONS!