Can anyone tell me how to make the most of studio time?

I mean, if there are any producers out there reading this, what is it that bugs them about singers? Obviously I need to come in knowing the songs inside out, but is there anything else I can do to make it seamless? What would you guys appreciate?

Hello everyone. I have been a long time reader of this forum and decided to finally take the plunge and contribute.

this is something I'm looking to develop a free download (pdf) with listed freelancers and small businesses offering service like online mastering, publishing, myspace design, CD and logo design, online music stores etc. to independent artists and musicians

iam 25 and have been playing guitar for the past 5 years. i decided to take music as a profession. when i found out i can do it better than anything else i can do. since then i;ve been working hard.

Hello,

Do you think this can be interesting ?

know this is a little off topic, but everyone is great at sharing ideas and info here so i thought id try anyways. does anyone here know of anyone who has ever attended any courses over at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood? please email me if you do, or have any info or opinions on the course/school. thanks!

I'm in college and I plan on recording some songs soon and I will be using some people on campus to play a string part on some songs. If I use these people should I pay them a one-time fee? Do they get a cut of sales? What if they did it for free, but I magically made it big and sold a lot of recordings, could they demand a cut of the pay?

A number of NYC musicians are going on strike to protest the use of synthesizers that they claim, replace many live orchestra musicians; Here is the link to the news article:

http://story.news.y…