Hal Leonard methods have taught millions of people how to become musicians. Now there’s a Hal Leonard method to teach people how to record musicians. The Hal Leonard Recording Method is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in learning the basics of recording audio for bands, singer/songwriters, and more.
Veteran studio engineer and author Jake Johnson takes readers through the fundamentals of audio recording, from gear and set-up through mixing and mastering, sharing invaluable tips and guideposts along the way. This book features valuable audio demonstration tracks and video tutorials that are accessed online for download or streaming. The book is also full of helpful photos and screenshots.
Topics covered include: digital audio basics • basic gear and setup • inputs and outputs (I/O) • audio sources & microphones • capturing & editing audio • plug-ins, effects & signal processing • mixing • mastering • and more.
Jake Johnson is the senior producer, engineer, and owner of Paradyme Productions, an award-winning recording studio and production facility in Madison, Wisconsin. Jake has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for his audio work and has won multiple accolades including Producer of the Year, Studio Engineer of the Year, numerous Albums of the Year, and dozens of Songs of the Year awards in genres spanning rock, hip-hop, country, R&B, pop, and folk. A voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Jake is also a frequent panelist at music conferences across the country.
The Hal Leonard Recording Method retails for $14.99 and is available to retailers by calling the Hal Leonard E-Z Order Line at 1-800-554-0626. www.halleonard.com
