Serious self esteem question.....
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JasonE
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Woodshed. Play those part over and over again until you can't play them wrong.
Alnus Rubra
Loving nature’s wonders
You’ve got this KB!
Tony M.
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Play YOUR game, nobody else's.
No one is better at your game than you are.
You're in that band because they like your game
and no one else does it better than you.
No one is better at your game than you are.
You're in that band because they like your game
and no one else does it better than you.
gush
Where is that speedo pic
Studio anxiety is real. Just remember the studio folks have recorded better AND worse players than you.
Shake it off and lay it down brother!!!
Shake it off and lay it down brother!!!
Steve's addiction
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Once you get in there, it will all come together and you will realize I CAN do this!
aphantomvaper
Bend it to the Owl!
Besides, you've got the Head rush now and by my research that is a perfect studio tool!
dmatthews
Dave's not here
I went into the studio and just played and sung the way I did/do live.
Worked for me.
Never mind the guy behind the controls, just picture the audience and play to them.
Worked for me.
Never mind the guy behind the controls, just picture the audience and play to them.
Aahzz
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She's playing with you on purpose - remember that. She wouldn't be taking you into the studio if she didn't think you were up to the task.
You've got this.
markd21
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Great advice here!! My experience has been that red light fever is real. Get your basic tones ready. Develop any potential secondary or tertiary parts you may want to do in advance. Practice. Talk to your band mates.
The studio can be scary the first few times, especially if you are a live player. It doesnt need to be. You will make mistakes. You will do multiple takes. It is a process. Make it fun. Talk to the engineer about the process. Is he going for a "live" one-take vibe, or can you do each section separately and have him comp it together.
Some songs I do will be one take straight through. Those tend to take longer, but often a couple little imperfections are what the artist/producer is going for. If the track is meant to be "perfect" I'm usually told to cut each section separately. Those kind of tracks often have me using different sounds/guitars for each section. The "vibey" tunes are usually one guitar/amp on the left and one on the right.
Leads? Different ball game. I tend to work them out ahead of time. If I've played them live I take the signature parts and then "finalize" any improv sections so I can be sure everything gels harmonically and melodically.
In the end, be excited. Using real studios is getting increasingly rare. Make positive memories and come to grips with two things:
1. You'll make mistakes
2. If you sucked you'd be replaced by a session guy - especially if she's used some before.
The studio can be scary the first few times, especially if you are a live player. It doesnt need to be. You will make mistakes. You will do multiple takes. It is a process. Make it fun. Talk to the engineer about the process. Is he going for a "live" one-take vibe, or can you do each section separately and have him comp it together.
Some songs I do will be one take straight through. Those tend to take longer, but often a couple little imperfections are what the artist/producer is going for. If the track is meant to be "perfect" I'm usually told to cut each section separately. Those kind of tracks often have me using different sounds/guitars for each section. The "vibey" tunes are usually one guitar/amp on the left and one on the right.
Leads? Different ball game. I tend to work them out ahead of time. If I've played them live I take the signature parts and then "finalize" any improv sections so I can be sure everything gels harmonically and melodically.
In the end, be excited. Using real studios is getting increasingly rare. Make positive memories and come to grips with two things:
1. You'll make mistakes
2. If you sucked you'd be replaced by a session guy - especially if she's used some before.
DISTORT6
NJ Devil
markd21
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Lol....i don't get it though....
DISTORT6
NJ Devil
Red Light Fever.
As soon as the red light on the television camera lit up, little Cindy froze up.
Brady Bunch? The show with world’s worst architect? One bathroom for 6 kids with 3 being girls? No?
As soon as the red light on the television camera lit up, little Cindy froze up.
Brady Bunch? The show with world’s worst architect? One bathroom for 6 kids with 3 being girls? No?
alantig
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That's harsh - the bathroom did have two doors.Brady Bunch? The show with world’s worst architect? One bathroom for 6 kids with 3 being girls? No?
Don’t psych yourself out. Be hydrated but don’t do a bunch of out of the norm stuff. Keep your day similar and routine. That will help you relax. You know your stuff. Go in confident like you’re doing a tattoo. But guess what? You can totally jack this up on the first few takes…you get a do over with no permanent repercussions! You’ll be just fine! You’re in the band for a reason.
Alnus Rubra
Loving nature’s wonders
^wise words^
Rod/
Vibrato & String Bender
You are lucky to be in a band where everyone is a better musician than you! Learn from them, work hard on your parts and tone and finesse and playing with them will make YOU a much better player. And when you strap on your guitar for a take, take 3 deep breaths and know that in your heart you can do this
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Come on now. You’d share a bathroom with Marcia!Red Light Fever.
As soon as the red light on the television camera lit up, little Cindy froze up.
Brady Bunch? The show with world’s worst architect? One bathroom for 6 kids with 3 being girls? No?
