








Copyright © 2008 Bobby Owsinski
Beyond the
skill involved in playing an instrument, getting musicians to play
together well is an art form in itself. The secrets of how a guitarist,
bassist, vocalist, drummer, keyboard player, and more can come together
to create a unified sound usually reveal themselves only after years of
stage and studio experience - but this book is a shortcut!
If you're ready to take your band beyond
countless rehearsals and fast-forward to a professional sound, How to Make Your Band Sound Great is the guide
you need to get you there.
How To Make Your Band Sound Great is a book that shows your
band how to play to it’s fullest potential. It doesn’t matter what kind
of music you play, what your skill level is, or if you play covers or
your own music,this book will make you tight, it will make you more
dynamic, it will improve your show and it will improve your recordings.
The book also covers what you have to do as an
individual player to make your band tighter. No matter what you
play, there’s something there for all kinds of players, be it guitar,
bass, drums, vocals, keyboards, horns, percussion, and even DJs.
The book covers all the things that bands need to know
to play better together, like how to play dynamically and why that’s so
important, how to pay attention to attacks and releases to make your
band tighter, why playing at a faster tempo sometimes actually creates
less excitement, how to play at different volume levels yet maintain
the same intensity, why builds and turnarounds are so important, and
how to find the right volume level for the room. Plus you’ll find
other useful tips important to the improvement of the band like how to
get the most out of every rehearsal, how to write better songs, how to
deal with a sore throat, the secret of playing with backing tracks, the
easiest way to get a great recording of your gigs and rehearsals,
studio tricks that the pros use to make great recordings,
platinum-record arranging tips that work every time, and everything you
wanted to know about making a professional live video.
Plus there’s loads of advice from successful
pros who were once where you’re at right now.
Complete with a 40-minute instructional DVD, How to Make Your Band Sound Great supplies instant access to producer and engineer Bobby Owsinski's years of real-life professional experience with bands of all types as a player, recording engineer, and record producer. The book-and-DVD package provides all you need to know to get your band on the way to sounding great using the techniques of veteran professional performing acts in the studio and on the stage.
How To Make Your Band Sound Great reveals:
★The
answer to, “Why doesn’t my band sound as good as (fill in the blank)?
★The
secrets of the pros on all the things that your band faces every day
★How
to take you band to the next level
★How
to improve your stage presence
★How
following the “3 P’s” will make you a better singer
★How
to build your set list for maximum impact
★Simple
stage lighting tricks that make a big impression
★The
steps to resolving conflicts in the band
★How
to eliminate feedback the way the pros do it
★What a promoter or booker looks for when hiring a band





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Producer
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