Making a demo CD - Recognizing the obstacles before we start recording

Somewhere along the line, it became the norm for a musician to shoulder a bigger load than anyone else in the creative arts. It seems that not only are musicians and songwriters expected to create their music, but are also expected to create the promotional machine, distribution channels and a "ready for market" product. All this, just to have their music heard. Well, because this reality isn't about to change any time soon, we have to take steps to ensure that having the best recordings of our music doesn't mean that we go bankrupt before our goals can even take root.

Making a demo recording - 4 golden rules before we begin demo recording

We're going to have to look at these burdens and turn them into opportunities. We'll do this by living by 4 golden rules of demo recording that we will carve in stone.
These rules will read as follows:

1. We accept that it is necessary to have high quality recordings of our songs, however, we refuse to spend destructive amounts of money when making a demo cd or a self-distributed recording.
2. We do not accept that the higher the cost of recording translates into higher sound quality. This is false, and we furthermore resolve to prove it by recording high quality recordings affordably.
3. We instead resolve to operate under the assumption that sound requires only a few important pieces to be in place to be recorded effectively. This realization opens the door to making demo recordings affordably in a simple home studio
4. We recognize that only by understanding how to record our songs well and affordably, can we achieve a career as a recording artist.

Making a demo - how to keep the sound quality up and keep the costs down

The simple truth that has been buried under a mountain of high tech recording equipment is this: Sound actually requires very little to be recorded effectively. If our song is full of color and meaning before we start recording a demo, then there is no need for expensive studio equipment. We are then left with the simple, and what should always be enjoyable, process of recording and "capturing" our song.

When we have honed and truly finished a song during the writing phase, we immediately find and greatly benefit from the fact that effective and powerful recording can be done at home. A good song simply doesn't require that we use an expensive recording studio we can't afford or buy tons of music studio equipment.

In the next part of this topic on recording demos, we will look at how to make a demo that stands out from the crowd.

Part 2 of this article can be found here: Making a Demo. I invite you to sign up free to receive my free home studio recording lessons and the Easy Home Recording Blueprint method I use to record songs and music for movies, TV, cd release, licensing etc.

(New "Blueprint Artists" can also pick up a free copy of my "Blueprint to Getting Heard by Thousands.")

Warner/Chappell, Hi Bias, Audio Socket and LoudThud recording artist, songwriter and producer, Owen Critchley has been writing, recording and releasing music for over 15 years For more information about Owen and his home recording tips, and how to be successful in the new music business, visit http://recordinghomestudio.com

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