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For 25 years, Merriam School of Music has been a leading pioneer of music education, known throughout Canada and the United States. Our school also enjoys close cooperation and associations with some of the most esteemed universities in the country. In the Recording Studio blog get the latest news from the world of studio recording, and what's happening here at Merriam.
Merriam Music Blog » Recording Studio
1y ago
Being a part of a sensational live concert is essentially different from delivering an awesome musical performance in the isolation booth of a studio. Recording in a studio can be a very unnerving affair indeed because every single minute counts. There is no audience to cheer you and feed your zeal, and the microphone tends ..read more
Merriam Music Blog » Recording Studio
1y ago
Choosing the best music recording studio for your project can be a daunting task. It could also be really expensive if you get things wrong. There are quite a few options for you to choose from and selecting the right one can be somewhat bewildering if you do not know what to look for. Given ..read more
Merriam Music Blog » Recording Studio
1y ago
They may seem like a fairly insignificant part of your setup, a necessary but boring expense for your rig. You may think that all cables are the same, so why should you spend more money on the expensive black cable as opposed to the cheap…also black cable? One end goes into my guitar, the other ..read more
Merriam Music Blog » Recording Studio
1y ago
Drums…where do I start. Drums are my favourite instrument to record. Every kit, and every player are different, and present their own unique challenges. It is exciting, and a little bit scary! Here are some helpful tips that I have picked up that will step up your drum sound, and make recording them a little ..read more
Merriam Music Blog » Recording Studio
1y ago
The Grand Piano is amongst the hardest instruments to record. Full of dynamics and ambience, it is also one of the most versatile instruments. Used on a wide array of musical genres, there is truly an endless library of piano sounds. Getting the perfect sound for the project is no easy task. This requires skill, high ..read more
Merriam Music Blog » Recording Studio
1y ago
There are many ways to get a vocal to sit right in a mix. Simply using EQ and compression only go so far. One very effective way to achieve this is to use delay tricks. Simply using delay, you can put your vocals in the same space as the band, or send them deep into ..read more
Merriam Music Blog » Recording Studio
1y ago
Top Three Session Crimes As a recording engineer, I have been involved in many great, smooth, productive recording sessions. I have also been involved in some…not so productive situations in the studio. I will give you some advice to help you get the most out of a recording session and not waste your time and ..read more
Merriam Music Blog » Recording Studio
1y ago
A few weeks ago we had a studio first. A client had come to us with a rather unusual request. He was not a musician, not an engineer, not a producer, just a lover of music who was soon to be married, with a very romantic idea to put a personal touch on a special ..read more
Merriam Music Blog » Recording Studio
1y ago
The Bandchops program at Merriam will soon join some very elite ranks. Only a handful of schools around the world have a complete recording studio at their disposal, and starting September 2013, Bandchops will become one of them. This will allow students and bands to explore their music like never before – posting new music ..read more