Vocalists

• it is important to come warmed up before a recording session. The last thing you want is to waste precious tracking time warming up your voice. Sing as much as you can in the days leading up to the session, whether it be in the car, at home, in an open field, or anywhere else where you can get your voice ready to record.
  
• It is also important to bring a larger version of the lyrics to the studio. While reading lyrics off a phone may work, it can be distracting to your performance. Print the lyrics off in a large font so that you can relax and enjoy singing. Alternatively, you could send an email to the studio with the lyrics prior to the session, and we can help get a good AV setup.
  
• Bringing lots of water is also essential. Hydration is important for maintaining a healthy voice, and you will likely need to drink water throughout the recording session.
  
• Be picture ready. You are gonna want pictures. 
• Lastly, practice the song you will be recording as much as you can. This will help you feel comfortable and confident during the session, and it will ensure that you can give your best performance. Take note of any areas that might be challenging, and practice those parts a bit more than the rest of the song.
  

Musicians

• It is important to come prepared to play. This includes bringing charts that are easy to read and arranging the songs to the best of your ability before the session. Additionally, it is important to bring all necessary equipment and accessories for your instrument.
  
• Guitar and bass players should bring strings and picks, as well as an extra pair in case of breakage. It is also important to bring a tuner, amps, and any necessary pedals or boxes.
  
• Drummers should bring extra sticks, mallets, and brushes, and should also check the heads on their personal drums before the session. It is also a good idea to have extra heads handy in case of damage or wear and tear. Tuning the drums before the session, if possible, can also help ensure a smooth performance.
  
• Keyboardists should bring a sustain pedal and volume pedal, and should also bring their keyboard stand if possible.
  
• Aux players, such as those playing a wind or brass instrument, should bring clip-on mics or DI boxes and ensure that their equipment is in good working order. It is also important to have extra reeds, bows, mouthpieces, or any other accessories that could potentially malfunction or break during the session.