Acton

Rehearsing After Recording

The great classical guitarist Andres Segovia did not record a song that hadn’t been played on stage for five years. Think about all the issued that were decided by the time he set foot in the studio: fingerings, articulation, tempo, instrument model, dynamics – all the elements of interpretation and technical performance have been settled.  Read More »

Maxims for Recording Sessions

Studio Exam Week is into overtime. Candidates are recording and selecting their takes in advance of their exam entries by video-recording. Here are some maxims and commonly heard phrases. Focus on making the best music you can. Read More »

In-Studio Screening Form

Have you travelled outside of Canada or been in close contact or with anyone who has been to a country listed on a Travel Advisory by the World Health Organization or Public Health Agency of Canada? Read More »

Ukulele versus Guitar

Round Three: Cool factor. The ukulele has made strides in the past 20 years with the advent of bone fide YouTube stars such as Jake Shimabukuro and Canada’s own James Hill. The guitar is a timeless sidekick to renegades and romantics.  Read More »

Recording Session Tips

Invite only the essentials. Too many people at the studio can create unintended distractions, awkward moments and unnecessary stress. It’s the opposite of the more, the merrier. Read More »