Singing In The Studio

Book excerpt: A great vs mediocre studio vocal can be the deciding factor in the success or failure of a music career. You spend several hundred to several thousands of dollars to record one song in the studio. How valuable would it be to nail your vocal? Trying to capture that magic vocal without knowing how can cause budgets to go over and voice-defeating frustrations to build. There is a ton of competition in today's open music market, so it's more important than ever not to settle for less than the absolute best studio vocals you can get."Singing In The Studio" was written by Judy Rodman. You won't find a comparable source of training. The information in this book comes from Rodman's extensive experience in the studio as a staff jingle singer, hit record session singer, award-winning recording artist, vocal coach, recording producer, and songwriter. Recognizing the need for a trustable source of information that could conquer studio vocal limitations and maximize vocal impact, she used her triad of expertise - studio singer/ vocal coach/ studio producer - to create that source. If you sing or intend to sing in the recording studio, or you work with singers as part of an audio production team, you'll find this book to be invaluable pre-production. It includes advice, specialized studio vocal techniques, mental focusing tactics, insider tips, and unique troubleshooting solutions that are proven to quickly enable vocal magic in any studio situation. For best results, read it before your next vocal session.Topics covered include: * Preparing for Studio Vocals* Setting up in the vocal booth* Vocal technique for the studio* Performance psychology for the studio* Professional session singing* Recording artists and productions * Vocal healt