Preparation tips for VOCALISTS:

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Print your lyrics! Please bring 3 printed copies of your lyrics to the sessions. Include EVERY repetition of every chorus, verse, etc.

Rehearse. Practice your parts, harmonies, ideas but please be open to suggetion & guidance.

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Please try to write parts that are within your ability to sing them. Learn what your range is & try to sing within it. I'm not a fan of line by line vocal tracking. I expect singers to be able to sing their songs from start to finish or at the very least in large blocks.

Breathe! A good vocalist will have all of his or her breathing figured out in advance of recording the song. If you write your breathes INTO the song as if they were lyrics you will notice an improvement in stamina, control & sustain. You are probably a better singer than you think... just breathe! =)

Know your key signatures! A surprising number of bands overlooks this. Knowledge is power baby!

Vocal care. Starting at least a week before & during the session, please do the following:
  • Drink PLENTY of fluid (water). Hydration is key! You should be peeing alot!
  • Start getting a good nights sleep, every night & at the same time. Get on a routine!
  • Stop yelling for no reason. If you're on tour, don't sell your band's merch for a few nights.
  • Don't be stressed out. Eat right. Relax. Drink some more water.