I'll take a stab in the dark here and say that your ultimate dream is to be recorded. Even just a home recorded demo would be necessary to show your friends and family that you're on your way to fulfilling those dreams.
Self-Recording
The technology is accessible and easy to use. Most computers have enough power to record and edit audio, and the media we use can convey it easily. If this is your path, either caused by a lack of funds or because you're a do-it-yourself, you'll need a few things.
1. A Microphone - A plain microphone isn't enough when recording top quality audio. You need a committed input device that dampens background noise. Some microphones come with built in sound dampeners.
2. Software for Recording - The input system only captures the audio. You also need software that will record, assess, and allow you to edit the audio.
3. Recording Space - Lastly, you need somewhere quiet and private to record. While most recording artists have a sound room in their homes, you do not, and despite popular belief, a bathroom is not perfect. So, find the smallest room you can and minimize any peripheral noise.
Professional Recording Sessions
The other option, which is becoming less common but yet carries a great deal of weight, is being professionally recorded. This route requires that you first find a good producer. A producer will be the medium between you and the recorded audio. He or she will take charge of the equipment and mix your demo.
Be Prepared
Keep something in mind when prepping your demo - recording executives are more concerned in quality than length. They want to listen to a handful of good songs that show you are a talented writer and artist, not an epic album. The quality of your recording just needs to be good enough to get your foot in the door.
And fortunately, home recording devices do just that. So, if you're short on funds or just don't want to deal with the hassle of a studio recording, look into a home recording. You'll have a quicker, more personal demo and you'll have far longer and more money to spend writing powerful, extractive songs.
Self-Recording
The technology is accessible and easy to use. Most computers have enough power to record and edit audio, and the media we use can convey it easily. If this is your path, either caused by a lack of funds or because you're a do-it-yourself, you'll need a few things.
1. A Microphone - A plain microphone isn't enough when recording top quality audio. You need a committed input device that dampens background noise. Some microphones come with built in sound dampeners.
2. Software for Recording - The input system only captures the audio. You also need software that will record, assess, and allow you to edit the audio.
3. Recording Space - Lastly, you need somewhere quiet and private to record. While most recording artists have a sound room in their homes, you do not, and despite popular belief, a bathroom is not perfect. So, find the smallest room you can and minimize any peripheral noise.
Professional Recording Sessions
The other option, which is becoming less common but yet carries a great deal of weight, is being professionally recorded. This route requires that you first find a good producer. A producer will be the medium between you and the recorded audio. He or she will take charge of the equipment and mix your demo.
Be Prepared
Keep something in mind when prepping your demo - recording executives are more concerned in quality than length. They want to listen to a handful of good songs that show you are a talented writer and artist, not an epic album. The quality of your recording just needs to be good enough to get your foot in the door.
And fortunately, home recording devices do just that. So, if you're short on funds or just don't want to deal with the hassle of a studio recording, look into a home recording. You'll have a quicker, more personal demo and you'll have far longer and more money to spend writing powerful, extractive songs.
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