The Studio Musician's Handbook

The Studio Musician's Handbook ** by Bobby Owsinski and Paul Ill. Technical Reference. Softcover with DVD. 314 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

What happens during a big-time professional recording session can be easily applied to make even the most casual recording session successful. In The Studio Musician&#39s Handbook, best-selling author Bobby Owsinski and in-demand studio bassist Paul Ill reveal the inner workings of a major Hollywood recording session, including a look at the players themselves. You'll learn:

* How you become a studio musician
* Who hires you and how much you get paid
* What kind of musical skills you need and what kind of gear you must have
* Proper session etiquette
* How to apply these skills for success in every type of recording session

Plus the authors have created individual session musician guides for guitar * bass * drums * vocals * keys * horns * and strings. Interviews with famous and influential session players are also included. As a bonus, an accompanying DVD takes you inside an actual record date in a world-class studio with world-class players.