Vocal Recording: A Complete Production Guide

Go beyond simple tips and dig into the start-to-finish process of creating, recording & mixing hit sounding vocals!

What you'll learn
In this course you will be able to arrange great background vocals
You will be able to choose the proper singing technique needed for the song
You will be able to place and feel comfortable in front of a microphone and pop screen
You will be able to connect with the singer and the singer with the engineer on a creative level
You will be able to create a clean and organized vocal session in whatever recording software you use
You will be able to choose when to stack vocals
You will be able to make composite tracks and tune vocal tracks
You will be able to add effects like EQ, compressors, reverb, and set up busses and auxiliary tracks and understand why
You will be able to record and mix HIT sounding vocals!
Requirements
If you'd like to follow along with the course, it'd great if you have a song recorded that doesn't have vocals. This is not necessary to take the course.
An added benefit is if you have a recording software. It doesn't matter whether you are working on a Mac or PC, whether you use Pro Tools, Logic or any other program. This is not program-specific.
Description
Today, many musicians are wearing multiple hats, including engineer & artist. Unlike most audio courses you'll find, "Vocal Recording: A Complete Production Guide" goes beyond simple tips to bring you through the entire process of creating hit-sounding vocals, from prepping the session & performing, to setting up a great mix session & mixing the vocals into the track. By hearing techniques from both the singer & engineer's point of view, you'll be able to create your own hit tracks within hours! "Vocal Recording: A Complete Production Guide" is for anyone who is an artist looking to hone their engineering and recording skills. It's for engineers who would like to improve on their studio techniques and developing a productive relationship with performing clients. It's for any singers who want to feel more comfortable in the studio. Lastly, it's for anyone who is interested in capturing the true nature of the song they wrote and presenting it in the best light possible. This course will take you under 2 hours. Each chapter includes an in-depth discussion and how-to, focusing on one of the 8 steps in recording hit-sounding vocals. In addition, each chapter comes with a summary video for reference in addition to a PDF summary for your convenience.

Overview

Section 1: Intro & Vocal Techniques in the Studio

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Vocal Techniques in the Studio

Lecture 3 Chapter 1 Summary

Section 2: "Big" Studio VS Home Setups

Lecture 4 Big Studios vs Home Setups

Lecture 5 Chapter 2 Summary

Section 3: Arranging Vocals

Lecture 6 Arranging Vocals

Lecture 7 Chapter 3 Summary

Section 4: Vocal Recording Preparations

Lecture 8 Vocal Recording Preparations

Lecture 9 Chapter 4 Summary

Section 5: Recording a Lead Vocal

Lecture 10 Recording A Lead Vocal

Lecture 11 Chapter 5 Summary

Section 6: Recording Background Vocals

Lecture 12 Recording Background Vocals

Lecture 13 Chapter 6 Summary

Section 7: Setting Up A Vocal Mix

Lecture 14 Setting Up For A Vocal Mix

Lecture 15 Chapter 7 Summary

Section 8: Mixing In Your Vocals

Lecture 16 Mixing In Your Vocals

Lecture 17 Chapter 8 Summary

Section 9: Conclusion & What's Next

Lecture 18 Conclusion & What's Next

Singers,Recording engineers,Artists,Recording Studio managers and employees,Performers