how i recorded the delécluse album

it’s episode #7 of the auditionhacker podcast, and i’ll go over:

  • how i spent 6 months perfecting the 12 delécluse études,

  • the special strategy i used in preparation, called “the magical shrinking self-recording workflow”,

  • how preparation needs to be structured for a recording vs. a live audition, and

  • my best tips and strategies to make a recording session go smoothly.

all the gear you need for self-recording

in today's video, i'm going over every piece of audio equipment you need for self-recording, plus the setup and how to choose microphones. this whole setup has been used by many audition winners. it includes:

  • 3 microphone options for different purposes

  • how to set everything up

  • why you shouldn’t use an iphone

  • why you shouldn’t use a zoom device

here are quick photos of all the gear. if you want to download these as a PDF and click the links, just download the self-recording workbook.

how to build rock solid rhythm

how to build rock solid rhythm

imprecise rhythm is something that can get you cut from an audition IMMEDIATELY (regardless of your instrument). and great rhythm is something that an audition committee can sense, both consciously and subconsciously. hearing someone play in the pocket just feels good.

well, i have a few tricks up my sleeve to straighten out my rhythm, and today i'm sharing one of the most effective strategies.

the best mic for auditions

the best mic for auditions

you can't trust your adrenaline-addled memory of the audition moment. you don't know how you actually sounded unless you record and listen back when you're feeling sane. your recording holds the key information you need to improve. in today’s video, i'm going over how to record your audition + mocks, the super cool thing these mics can do, how to use the mics, how to play differently for a committee vs. yourself.

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