So, you are now finally looking to take it to the next level and have decided to rent a professional recording studio to produce your album. However, as easy as recording in a professional studio may seem, it actually isn’t. There are many issues one has to tackle in order to produce a successful album. In this article, you will learn about a few common pitfalls made in the recording studio by beginners and how to avoid them to get the best value for your hard-earned money:

Showing Up Unrehearsed – Not Practicing = Waste of Time

Practice is the key to success and if you don’t practice, achieving success is next to impossible. A common mistake most singers make is showing up unrehearsed and without practicing the important details of a song. Oftentimes, the engineer isn’t aware of the song the person in front is singing and has to go through great trouble in order to finalize your track.
This means the end result might not be as impressive as you want. Therefore, in order to record high quality vocals and avoid wasting time and valuable money, it is imperative to practice before showing up in the studio. Not only will practicing help you point out important mistakes, but also give you ideas on how to improve the song.

Bringing Friends to the Recording Studio – Distraction

Another common mistake singers make is bringing their friends to the studio. While this may seem like a good idea, it actually isn’t. It is true that everyone needs a little motivation, but oftentimes when people show up with friends, they are unable to concentrate on singing and usually end up laughing at silly mistakes.
This may negatively impact the recording of your music and waste valuable money. Therefore, avoid bringing friends to the studio in order to completely concentrate on your music. The only person who should show up with you is your co-singer, otherwise your friends have no reason to be there, and they aren’t allowed, period. Remember, you are there to work and you must concentrate at all times.

Not Setting a Budget– Waste of Money

Most professional recording studios charge by the hour. And if you book enough studio time without having a quarter of the work done, it can be almost impossible to create your album or track. Not setting a budget will directly result in the failure of your entire album or song, as you won’t have any idea where each and every penny is going, ultimately having nothing to continue with your recording.
Therefore, it is imperative to set a budget in your mind and assess your needs and abilities before choosing to recording in a studio. Knowing how long each aspect of the recording will take and whether you have the money for it or not.
Last, but not the least, the biggest mistake people make is choosing a producer or engineer who is unfamiliar with your sound. A producer or engineer who is not interested and just doing his/her job won’t be able to create an impressive album for you. Therefore, choose a guy who you can trust and also a qualified engineer from the studio.