Chapter 5

Writing, Rehearsing, Recording, and Performing

In This Chapter

arrow Writing, arranging, and producing your songs and sound

arrow Learning techniques for arranging, recording, and performing

arrow Preparing for performances and recordings

arrow Realizing every show is part of a bigger picture

One way to become a better and more well-rounded musician is to learn the different aspects of your craft — from composing, writing, and arranging, to understanding the specifics of the room where you perform, and everything in between.

In this chapter, I take you through the different elements that have to work in harmony to enable you to create your music. Different rehearsing techniques can help you explain your sound to other musicians. And different recording techniques can help you produce the music you hear in your head. So by the time you’re performing on stage, your music has the energy and arrangement you envisioned.

remember There are many different tips, opinions, and ideas on how to create music, write a ...

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