If you are not, it will show in the final product. Plain a basic layout of the tracks. A minimum would include one for each of the basic instruments and each vocal plus at least 2 for drums. Use new strings and have spares. Put the new strings on before you come to the studio so that they will have stretched and be maintaining a proper tune.
Surprises can cause delays and problems.
This means more time and money to you. So be prepare. The Recording Process Remember, its emotion and feeling that make some of the most popular songs being played today. But practiced licks can turn a song into a truly audio file track overnight. DON'T STOP if you make a simple mistake.