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Takes from the Top: Recording Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘The Boxer’
The first major release of the 1970s — and, ultimately, one of the decade’s most important — Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water album was a mammoth achievement, owing…
(More) Successful Strategies for Studio Singers
Getting good-sounding vocal tracks in the studio requires that engineers have a fair amount of technical expertise — as well as a lot of patience. Here are some time-tested strategies…
Seeking Songwriting Success: Three Ways Follow-Through Pays Off
Talent is a wonderful thing. On some level, we’ve all got it. However, what separates the success stories from the tragically unrecognized geniuses is what you do after the inspiration…
Five Myths about Achieving Success as a Songwriter
I’ve come to believe in my 20-plus years in music that by setting reasonable expectations and doing the work, it becomes much harder to be fooled or discouraged by some…
Let It Bleed: Learning to Love Leakage
Though it often gets a bad rap, microphone leakage has played a key role in some of the world’s most memorable recordings. Here’s how to capture some of that accidental…
Six Things To Do When Your Song Is Finished
While having a finished song is its own victory, there’s more work to do if you’re hoping to keep your records straight, stay organized and possibly generate income with your…
Three Good Reasons To Love Your Songs
The kind of love I’ve been talking about is not something that happens overnight. It comes from putting in the countless hours necessary to perfect your craft, incorporating others’ suggestions…
In Praise of “Modular” Recording
For those of us who lack the time or discipline to write a fully formed song in a single gulp, “modular” recording represents the perfect opportunity to recycle discarded bits…
Three Reasons To Be Thankful You’re a Songwriter
We all know how difficult, frustrating and even scary songwriting can be. Being thankful for all of the good it brings us can help keep things in perspective.
Four Things You Can Do To Improve Your Odds in Film/TV Song Placements
When it comes to getting songs in film and TV, there is absolutely no substitute for doing the work. You need to be a savvy businessperson who is willing to…1 of 20 |
