How to Make a Record Album

Summary: So you think you have what it takes to produce the next big thing? You think you know how to translate an energetic live performance into a stunning album? Do you know how to work that $12,000 piece of audio equipment? Becoming a music producer involves much more than just the desire to create great albums. Working producers have had years of experience in the studio, logging many hours in recording sessions, remixing, mastering, trying things over and over until the sound is just right.

If you’re thinking about becoming a music producer, this might just be the place to start. In this free video series, our expert, a producer, musician, and studio owner, will give you some of the basic stepping stones you’ll need to get started. He’ll show you how to coach a vocal artist in the studio, how to draw the most out of a performance, and how to get the artist set up. Tips also include some technical information about where to record vocals, what microphones to use, how to set levels, how to use a digital audio workstation, and an explanation of the differences between analog and digital recording.