In this episode, the tricky topic of knowing how much to charge for your services is discussed. Kevin discusses being prepared for the conversation about the budget as well as being respectful of the artist and knowing when it is okay to compromise. Question: Do you have any additional thoughts to add to this…
Alex asks Kevin what can he do to get work after he leaves this internship. How does he find work and make a living in the recording industry. Several avenues and topics are discussed to help provide a plan to stay busy behind the console. Question: What are some different ways you have attracted…
In this episode, Alex discusses his difficulty getting the amount of pre-roll right for a vocal overdub session. Kevin provides some new ways to think about the underrated concept of pre-roll. Question: What signs do you look for to read the artist and make the session go smoothly?
This week, the discussion of proper overdub etiquette continues. Methods of file exchange including Dropbox and iDisk are discussed and how they are used. Also, Alex and Kevin begin talking about trust and dealing with clients. Question: Have you ever thought of trust being such an important part in the studio?
In this episode we begin a two part series on the etiquette of overdubs. With the recording industry becoming a global industry, the new technology provides new challenges and advantages that we have never had before. The importance of proper session delivery between studios, file naming protocol, good communication, as well as an example of…
In this podcast episode we introduce you to Kevin’s new intern Alex. They discuss the life of an intern both here and what it can be like at other studios. Also, his first few days at the studio and getting “thrown into the fire” right after stepping foot in the door. Plus putting everything you…