5) Ask For Help

Artists love to be listened to. It's always good to ask them for their opinion. Whether you actually listen is up to you. But once in a while, a simple question like "What do you think? Do you want to keep that take?" can do wonders for their performance. It helps keep them involved in project and make them feel less like a "hired hand". Obviously, if it was worse singing you've ever heard and they want to keep it, just mention that you will do "one more take as a safety". And then, when they're not looking, use better take instead and auto-tune it to no end. This is a little producer's secret, but don't let artists know!

6) Know The Words

Make sure that you, engineer, assistant engineer and everyone else in control room has lyrics to all songs. The best way for your studio team to find their way around songs is with lyric sheets. Another good idea is to USE THE WHITEBOARD! That's why it's there. If you don't have one, get one. Write down chord progressions, lyric ideas, timing marks, track listings, McDonald's lunch orders, everything.

7) It's MOSTLY About The Music

I've heard people say "it's ALL about music". Well, in my books, that's not truth. I'd rather say "it's mostly about music". Because you have to remember, it's also about having fun, having a good time, writing and performing best you can and above all, sharing your talent and gift with others. Try to make it less of a job, and more of a passion and you'll find yourself doing it for rest of your life!

©2005 Richard Dolmat (Digital Sound Magic)

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