If at all possible, we strongly suggest a location or studio recording session instead of a live concert recording because:

• We have much greater control over the recording quality
• Performers have several opportunities to achieve the performance they desire
• In a concert, you only have one shot!

However, there are some cases where a concert recording may be more desirable:

• Some performers perform better under pressure
• The concert may have a special significant value and cannot be re-created in a session
• Coordination of all the performer's schedules is only possible at a concert

For a live concert recording you will already know what you need to do to prepare. However, we will need to know several details in order to obtain the best recording possible.

1. Please fill out our Location Request Form.
2. If there are any changes to the performance (no matter how small) let us know as soon as possible.
3. Have a list of selections to be performed (program) available to us.
4. If possible, let the audience know the concert is being professionally recorded. This will help communicate to the audience how they should act during the concert.

1. Please fill out our Location Request Form.
2. If there are any changes to the performance (no matter how small) let us know as soon as possible.
3. Know which songs you want to record and preferably the order you want to record them in.
4. Have a list of the selections you want to record and preferably copies of the sheet music.
5. If you expect the need for editing, take note of good edit points (rehearsal letters, measure numbers).
6. Dress in comfortable and quiet clothes. Our microphones are very sensitive. Clothes that make noise every time you move can be very frustrating.
7. Show up to your session on time - make sure you get every minute you pay for.
8. Show up to the session well rested.
9. Keep people away from the session that may distract from the task at hand.
10. Make sure the recording venue will have minimal noise levels from outside sources (air-conditioning, noisy hallways, etc.)

During a session, many takes can be recorded. At the studio we can splice different takes together and achieve the appearance of a continuous, perfect performance. Although we have the capabilities to speed up and slow down music in the editing phase (without affecting pitch), we strongly suggest you have a metronome setting for all your pieces. A tempo change of only 1 or 2 clicks is very noticeable if it happens over a quick splice. By knowing the exact tempo, two sections can seamlessly and quickly be edited together.

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