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Dos & Don’ts For Open Mikers

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  • Post published:October 27, 2016
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The large number of open mikes in the Boston area provides unprecedented opportunities for performers at all levels of skill and experience. One of my studio's services is making multi-track…

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The Ten Commandments of Recording

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  • Post published:October 27, 2016
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I. Knowest Thy Purpose Be clear on why you are making the recording and on what you intend to do with it. Artists often waste a lot of time and money because they don't know what they want, and therefore don't know what to do or when to stop.

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Mastering 101

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  • Post published:October 26, 2016
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Why Mastering? Mastering is the last step before an album is sent out for replication. If an album were a house, recording would be the foundation, mixing the walls, floors…

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A Radical Proposition…

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  • Post published:September 28, 2016
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Don White (whose first CD I engineered) once said to me, "In the old days, a musician had to know God to make an album. I only had to know you!"

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WHAT THEY”RE SAYING

“Steve’s attention to what is essential in recording brought out the best in my music. “Strawman” is one of my best works – and I thank him for helping me bring it to life.”
– Jim Infantino, “Strawman”

“I went to Melville Park to make a simple album that might get me started in the music business. Years later, that album is still in demand.”
–Don White, “Two Vagabonds in Disguise”

“Thanks for all your care, expertise, and faith in the project. I’m thrilled with the results”
– Kate Chadbourne, “The Irishy Girl”

“The best $800 bucks I ever spent.”
– Martin Sexton, “In the Journey” (1990)

“Thank you for all you’ve done to make this album possible. Your calm demeanor, patience, and experience made working with you a most pleasant ride.”
– Michael Troy, “Mill Town Boy”

Thanks for your support all those years ago. That recording continues to be a favorite among many and even though I call it the “flying blind album”, with your guidance it came out pretty darn well. Could not have done it without you and Melville Park. – Debra Cowan, “The Long Grey Line”

“The first time I walked into your studio I knew I was someplace special. You’ve been a good friend, and have really pulled off some jobs for me.”
– Tracey DelFino, Trespass Music (Michael Troy, Les Sampou, Danielle Miraglia, Larry Zarella)Dada

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