The Essential Studio Guitarist
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Published: October 1, 1994
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9780793527274
Subjects: Instruction & Study - General; Reference; Theater - General; Music / Instruction & Study; Performing Arts; Performing Arts/Dance
Description: From the back cover: "Here's all the information you need to get started in the exciting world of studio work. Learn about the workings of a studio, the skills required of a session player, finding work, and preparing for the studio. You will also find advice from such session greats as Steve Lukather, Tommy Tedesco, Phil Upchurch, Jay Graydon and many others. There is also a special section with sample studio charts and an in-depth interview with Dennis Budimir, one of L.A.'s top session players."
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1: The Recording World; title: Part 1: The Real World; title: Part 2: Studio Playing Versus Live Playing; title: Part 3: Specialist, or Jack-Of-All-Trades; title: Chapter 2: Effects, Amps and Guitars; title: Part 1: Effects; title: Part 2: Amps; title: Part 3: Guitars; title: Chapter 3: Studio Skills; title: Part 1: Reading; title: Part 2: Recording Guitar Techniques; title: Part 3: Guitar Styles; title: Chapter 4: Networking and Presentation; title: Part 1: Connecting with the Right People; title: Part 2: Presentation; title: Chapter 5: Final Preparation; title: Part 1: Preparation Experience for Recording Work; title: Part 2: How Much Do I Charge; title: Part 3: Studio Conduct; title: Part 4: Cartage Services; title: Chapter 6: What the Big Guys Say; title: Part 1: Advice from the "Doing It" Guys; title: Part 2: Interview with Veteran Session Player Dennis Budimir; title: Chapter 7: Classic Studio Recordings; title: Chapter 8: Sample Studio Charts