Collaboration has always been at the heart of making music, and more so than ever, it's a necessity. While the world reels with changes due to the current global pandemic, musicians continue creating, and now there is more technology than ever to keep musicians connected and making music together, while apart. Recently, many collaborative music apps have been developed, mostly thanks to faster internet options, stronger mobile networks, and the need to make, practice, and learn music efficiently and remotely. For some people, nothing can beat in-person collaboration, but there are now so many options to connect creatives from around the country, and the globe, that the possibilities are endless!
This book details from start to finish the steps needed to record a project from a remote client and deliver completed files in the proper format via the Internet. No matter the size or extent of your studio, this book teaches relevant steps to maximize global music production and collaboration Although aimed at keyboardists, guitarists, percussionists, drummers, horn players, and vocalists, all home recording performers, producers, filmmakers, composers, songwriters, voiceover talents, rappers, and engineers will benefit from this information. For those who intend to collaborate with others globally by performing, recording, or doing IRP in their own environment, this book is a must-have. It includes seven main parts:
-Before You Start-basic wisdom regarding the people, the process, and the equipment of the IRP process.
-The Session Cometh- issues regarding the details of an IRP agreement and pre-production methods.
-Just Hit Record-which covers the actual recording of tracks.
-When the Music Stops-cleanup, approval, and file delivery process.
-The IRP Workflow-an example of my own workflow when I agree to do an IRP session.
-Don't Get Mad-a a humorous look at antagonizing music industry scenarios and tips for coping with them.
-In Case Of Emergency-a short how-to f