Recording a Demo for a Small Band Label

So, the time has finally arrived where you band is at its peak and you are ready to record your demo in the studio. Here is some small band advice that will help you make the most out of your experience and record the best demo possible that will perk the interest of music producers all around.

Remember that is you were playing in your garage or basement; the sound in a professional studio will be unsettling at first. The sound proofing will block out or deaden many of the sounds that you are used to hearing when you play. You will have to go with what you know and feel it for the first time. If you can, make sound proofing for your garage ahead of the time, so that you can practice in this environment to get used to it. You can use old egg carton boxes or uneven foam. Anything that absorbs sound will do. Even thick curtains with pleats or an uneven surface will do.

Once you get to the recording studio and are settled in, make the most of your time there. Remember that most studios charge by the hour, so don’t dawdle. Keep your energy up to the max and if you feel it isn’t working call it a day and come back another time. You can find many professional studios in your area, and they will allow you to just make a booking. They usually have their own sound engineer so you won’t have to worry about that either.