Musicians Survival Guide to a Killer Record

Musicians RecordIt takes many years to excel at recording (whether at home or in a commercial facility), and if you desire to become a professional recordist then thats whats required. But if youre a musician who wants to garner a reaction to your song, then you dont have time for that. You need to make a Killer Record right now. But how? First, stop thinking like a recordist.If youre a musician, and you record, this book will prove an invaluable resource (I encourage you to read the reviews. People love this book). I explain all the things that Ive learned as a highlevel professional recordist, mixer, and producer over the course of decades, but as they relate to you as a musician, your songs, and the long view of your recording career.The GoalThe stated goal of this book is to convert recording decisions into musical ones, and technical decisions into practical ones. Not only do I explain the musical strategies for making a Killer Record, I also break the technical information down to its core so that you can strategize based on your recording reality. So long as you have what you need to make a record, I can help you make it a Killer Record. This is the only additional gear youll require to greatly improve the quality of your records.Who am I?Im Mixerman, a gold and multiplatinum award winning producer, mixer, and recordist. I was in precisely your position at the early stages of my career. I was a musician, frustrated that I could write a good song, only to feel the record itself fell short of its potential. Over the course of my decades recording, I noticed that the performance and arrangement had a far greater impact on the sound than anything I did on the engineering side. The more musical my decisions, the better my results.What You Can ExpectThis Studio Field Manual is chock full of recording, mixing, and producing strategies designed to keep recording a fun and focused process. You will return to this manual time and time again to help you overcome any impedimenttechnical or musicalthat might prevent you from achieving the results you seek, regardless of your recording environment, regardless of what equipment youre using, and regardless of your current skillset.You can make a Killer Record under nearly any circumstance. It just requires the right mindset. Enjoy, Mixerman