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ATTENTION SINGERS:. . . . . . If you have an interest in pursuing music as a career, or if you are interested in becoming a more experienced and well-rounded singer, Lucky Run Studio is offering two different workshops for “Singing in the Studio”

These workshops are geared toward singers who perform live, but have not had as much experience in the recording studio.  You will work with an experienced producer on such things as Stacking Vocals, Punching in Vocals, Double Tracking, Singing Harmony with Yourself , as well as other “studio tricks”.  This is a great way to improve your skills and confidence in the studio.

ADDED BONUS:   All singers will take home a high-quality recording of a song you  select.

Workshop #1  :  Takes place during a 2-3 hour session at Lucky Run Studio.   In addition to the “studio Tricks” mentioned above, each singer will sing to a pre-recorded track (which they provide).  Several performances of the song will be recorded and then, with the singers input, the vocals tracks will be combined to create one track of the best parts of the various “takes” (the process used on most recordings today).   The final step is for the singer to be involved in the  mixing and mastering of the song , which the singer will take home on a CD.    Cost:  $200.oo

Workshop #2:  Takes place over two sessions ( usually about a week appart) and is set up for two singers. This will cover all the material in Workshop #1.  and by having two singers, it also allows one singer at a time to be in the control room while the other singer is performing.  This provides an invaluable experience to see how vocals are recorded and produced.  In fact, the singer in the control room will help “produce” the vocals.

At the end of the first session, both singers will be given a song to sing during the following session.  The singers will experience what it is like to be a hired “studio singer”  working with a vocal producer.   In addition, each singer will receive a recording  of a song they select and participate in the mixing and mastering of that song.       Cost:   $250. per singer

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We recently had the opportunity to record a four piece acapella group known as Ringside.  The group is considered a “barbershop quartet”, though their material is diverse and extremely interesting.  The group’s format is the traditional Tenor, Lead, Baritone and Bass.  They put their own twist and humor on more contemporary material as well as the traditional barbershop standards.

The set-up in the studio is quite simple. . . . . .  4 great vocal mics, arranged in a tight circle.  No headphones, no music, no click track!  These are four guys singing at the same time with no music to “hide behind”.  It may be recording in its simplest and purest form! 

These guys are talented, entertaining, funny and a blast to record.  We will be seeing them over the next several weeks, as they intend to do a full CD here at Lucky Run.

Ringside is affiliated with the Houston based organization called The Tidelanders, which promotes acapella singing here in Houston.  Check ‘em out!

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