Recording in studio for 1st time - advice?

[corbetta]

I have a bit of experience in the studio from four projects and some minimal collaborations.

My biggest suggestion is - be prepared, or as prepared as you can. If you have a chance, rehearse with your partner with particular attention to things like "taking it from the second verse" and the like.
For prewar blues songs, I really, really don't think you should put a click on it - especially if it would be your first time recording to a click, anyways.
You say you have a lot of stage experience and from my POV you want to record a genuine and relaxed rendition of what your duo can do, not a restrained and tip-toeing "let's not screw it up" version.

All that said, recording can be fun if a bit nerve-wrecking. Good luck to you, and don't forget to enjoy it!

[RRuskin]

Originally Posted by corbetta

I have a bit of experience in the studio from four projects and some minimal collaborations.

.................be prepared, or as prepared as you can...............

That pretty much sums it up. The only thing I would add is to keep everyone not directly involved with your recording out of the studio. Bring someone who isn't just once and you'll understand what I'm talking about.

Thanks again for all the tips. We have practiced the songs many times over and have performed them live many times as well. A click track is out and I am leaning towards recording together in the same room (me and my partner). I think we need to do what we do best and record that. We are not bringing anyone with us. Any other tips would be much appreciated.

[KevWind]

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

I'm a recording engineer who used to be in leadershiop here at the AGF. I built a whole site to answer questions for folks like you. Go HERE, navigate to frames,
Bob

Hey checked out your sight very cool and with the other part of the sight in mind, I agree. So I thought I'd throw in this pic from the wilds of Wyoming!

[Bob Womack]

Very cool cars and an excellent choice of colors. Are they both yours? Mine is now seven years (and about fifteen days) old and I'm still loving it.

Bob

[KevWind]

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

Very cool cars and an excellent choice of colors. Are they both yours? Mine is now seven years (and about fifteen days) old and I'm still loving it.

Bob

Thanks the Clubman S is a 2009 its ours (my wife and I) and was a special order situation like you describe on the sight. The Cooper is a 2006 and is my sons, bought used. WE all three love them. We've already put 12k on the Clubman including a trip to So Cal for the Home Recording Boot Camp which was a great experience BTW. Kev

I've seen lots of transitional threads, but going from recording tips to Coopers takes the cake.

[sir_strumalot]

Cake? Did someone say cake??

[KevWind]

Originally Posted by sir_strumalot

Cake? Did someone say cake??

"Some one left the Cake out in the Rain, and I don't think that I can take it. Cause it took so long to make it "
Opps sorry OK back on topic :
Ahh yes recording in the studio for the first time, can be intimidating so the key is to try and relax. Really

[bagpipe]

Originally Posted by Doug Young

I wrote an article a while back for Acoustic Guitar titled "How To Prepare for a Recording Session", which might be helpful:

http://www.acousticguitar.com/articl...rticleid=24370

You have to be a subscriber to Acoustic Guitar magazine to access the article? I'm getting a 'Please Log on" instead of an article.

[donter]

Hey Bob like your website thanks for sharing

[Bob Womack]

Thanks! Glad it is useful!

Bob