Recording your guitar parts can be a nerveracking experience, even for players who’ve done it a million times. If you’re heading into the studio there are time constraints to think of, the leer of your bandmates as you fail to hit that tricky bend yet again, and the overall pressure of trying to nail a perfect take in front of other musicians.
Ever when recording at home by yourself there’s the option paralysis of plugins and presets to think about, ensuring your composition is perfect, and setting your own time constraints so you actually get your songs finished. It’s a bit of a minefield to say the least, so to make things easier for you, we’ve put together a list of 10 common recording mistakes every guitarist makes to help ease you into your next recording project.
As a guitar player of over 20 years, I’ve done loads of studio sessions, and countless takes at home for freelance audio work and my own projects. I’m by no means the perfect guitarist, but I’ve learned a hell of a lot along the path of my own guitar journey. So allow my experience to lead you through any potential pitfalls in your next recording project, and ensure your upcoming recording session is a success.
RUSHING THE COMPOSITION
More than anything, the composition is the most important aspect of any recording. It doesn’t matter how expensive the gear you use, how incredible
