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Professional Studio Vocalist

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ISBN-10: 1598632795

ISBN-13: 9781598632798

Edition: 2010

Authors: Claytoven Richardson

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The Professional Studio Vocalist answers these real-world questions and many more in a direct, easy-to-follow manner. Written by a successful, award-winning singer, and based on the workshop he teaches at San Francisco State University, this book provides valuable information and insight about the practical, on-the-job issues any singer faces while trying to make a career out of singing?from recording studio fundamentals, professionalism, and union basics, to vocal techniques for both lead and background studio singing. Finding employment, proper headphone use, how to blend with others, and choosing the right microphone are but a few of the important topics covered. Plus, the book?s…    
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Book details

List price: $29.99
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Course Technology
Publication date: 11/1/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 999
Size: 7.25" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Preface
How to Use This Book
Definitions
Special Notes
What's on the Companion Web Site?
How Skilled Are You?
Basic Musicianship
General Knowledge Quiz
Answers, Evaluation, and Recommendations
Promoting Yourself
What Is Promotion?
Promotional Tools
Business Cards
Biography
Photography
The Demo
Your Demo Package
Web Site
Putting Together a Budget
Getting Studio Work
First the Truth (Reality Check)
Goals and Direction
The Promotion Really Begins
Making Business Friendships
Opportunities to Meet People
Newsletters and the Web
Sending Out Your Demo
Putting Together a Team
Taking Care of Business
Labor Unions
AFTRA and SAG
Union Functions
Union Benefits
When to Join
The Taft-Hartley Act (Right to Work)
Once You Join
Member Reports
Employee Forms
Other Things to Know about Union Payment
Non-Union Work
What to Charge
Agreements
Project Credits
The Value of Negotiating
The Hiring Call
Questions You Should Ask
Where and When Is the Session?
What Is the Session For?
Who Is the Session For?
What and When Do You Get Paid?
Other Considerations
Professionalism
Attire
Punctuality
Conduct Before, During, and After the Session
Studio Boot Camp
The Recording Studio
What Is Sound?
Microphones
Windscreen
Gobo
Cue Mix
Headphones and Their Proper Use
Headphone Amplifier
Music Stand
Vocal Booth
The Control Room
Mixing Console Basics
Effects
Lead Vocals
Voice Production
Techniques
Choosing the Right Key
Do Your Homework
Singing in Tune (Pitch)
Improving Timing
Style
Attitude
Microphone Techniques
Practice, Practice, Practice
Voice Care
Background Vocals
All About the Skills
Being Early
Being Prepared
Taking Directions
Quick Part Retention
Sight-Reading Music
Elements of the Blend
Own Up to Your Singing Errors
One More Tip for Headphones
The Feeling
Thoughts from a Few Professionals
Ledisi-Creating a Legacy
Jan Smith-Helping Stars Shine Brighter
Leslie Ann Jones-I Really Like Singers
Narada "Michael" Walden-It's About the Magic
Epilogue
Appendix
Trade Organizations
Trade Shows and Conventions
Labor Unions
Sample Discography
Web Site Content
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Glossary
Index
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