8 Reasons Why Studio Musicians are Necessary
When spending your time and money in a studio to produce music, you want to ensure you end up with a professional result. While your music is a personal project, hiring a musician doesn’t mean its not your work anymore. More often than not your favourite artists, and bands hire people to help create their instrumentals. One person can only learn how to do so many things. Hiring the right people to bring your vision to life is a fundamental part of the process. Not only for the tracks, but the collaborative process too.
Saves Time and Money
Time in the studio costs a lot of money. It can be stressful experience being in the booth in a time crunch. You may think you are practiced enough, but once that metronome starts clicking the nerves can start kicking in.
Expertise and Skill
Studio musicians bring years of specialized skill and experience that are difficult to replicate. Whether it’s a seasoned drummer who can lay down a tight groove, or a bassist who can add dynamics or sit in the “pocket” just right. This touch can be the difference between a mediocre song, and one that captivates the emotions of the listener.
Enhanced Sound Quality
A great mix starts with a great composition, and instrumental tracks. Laying down a professional sounding take with an instrument is extremely difficult to do, and something that takes many years to get good at doing consistently. It’s especially important when there’s multiple tracks in the song, to ensure everything is in time, and extraneous noise is at a minimum.
Versatility
Usually the average musician sticks to a few favourited genres, or styles of music. Studio musicians are generally more rounded, and well versed in a multitude of different genres. Sometimes there is need for different styles of playing in the layers that make up your song.
Creativity
Being a versatile musician, and one that works in a studio all the time can have advantages in itself. Not only being very creative on the spot, but having an outside perspective in to the song you wrote yourself can be super helpful when something isn’t working or sounding the way you envisioned.
Efficient Workflow
These musicians are usually well versed in dealing with engineers, and know how to make their life easier. Professionally played tracks also require less correction in post resulting in less money paid to a producer to get your project finished.
Collaboration
You don’t have to get them to play everything in your song, but everyone can benefit from collaborating with other musicians, no matter how good you are. You would be surprised how many famous bands had help from other people to come up with ideas.
Better End Product
Ultimately the goal of going to a recording studio is to create the highest quality music possible. It’s definitely a great help, and can pay for itself. We have many musicians on call who are able to come to the studio for your session, even if it’s just to guide you through the process, and a bit of creativity. If you are interested in hiring someone, be sure to reach out before booking your session with us!
