Hal Leonard 00331730

S.M.A.R.T. GUIDE TO BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL PRODUCER/ENGINEER
Author: Bill Gibson

If you really want to produce great music, you need to know everything that goes into making a great album from the inital meeting with the artist all the way to developing the right instrument and vocal sounds and getting the most out of the musicians. You also need to understand the business side of producing. This book provides comprehensive guidance on all of these elements and more. It covers how to get the job, budget, schedule, deal with egos, and create the perfect sound. Includes case studies of how songs by U2, The Black Eyed Peas and Keith Urban were produced. The accompanying DVD is loaded with audio examples that illustrate many of the concepts explained in the text, and includes easy-to-follow video tutorials that show you specifically how to optimize your productions in crucial musical situations. A complete recordings course in one book/DVD pack!