Q:  How long will it take to record 5 arias?

A:  You want TWO sessions because that's too much to record well  in one but it has been done.

Different people take different amounts of time, but generally budgeting for 30 - 45min/song

usually turns out to be enough time.

Q:  What is your experience in recording?

A:  I started recording as an educational tool, then did my own recitals, then my friends, then

audition CD's and it's turned into something I really love.  I've been doing them for 7 years mostly

recording singers although they are the hardest thing to record well.  Check out my samples!

Q:  What kind of equipment do you use?

A:  I use a Fostex digital multi-track sound board and generally large diaphragm condensor

microphones.  Most commonly I use a Rode NT1A and an Audio Technica 4040.

Q:  Where do we record?

A:  Usually since I record mostly students we do it at the University in a recital hall such as at UH's

Dudley Hall or The Choral Recital Hall.  Practice rooms are terrible!  Teacher studios have worked

well in instances but your best bet is to reserve a hall - especially for singers!  Churches also work

well and I've done many recordings in them.

Q:  What's the best way to get a good recording?

A:  Be prepared and practice with your accompanist!  Don't ruin a good take by having an accompanist

that is sight reading!  Also, remember you love what you're doing.... it's easy to get tense and

frustrated, so pace yourself well and have lots of energy!  I always try to help with the energy, but

coffee works too!