by Fred Willis | May 12, 2021 | Articles
Parris Bowens stood a mere 5 feet and 5 inches but behind any instrument, he was a giant! His heart for God and for others was as huge as the gift of music with which he impacted listeners and other musicians. His talent outgrew his short stature quickly as a budding...
by John Mike | Nov 5, 2020 | Articles
You’ve recorded some great sounding drums and are eager to get to mixing, but hold up a doc. Like vocals, those drums may need a little editing first. If you have not checked out part one of this series, for tips on recording smacking drum tracks, you can do so here....
by Fred Willis | Oct 28, 2020 | Articles
Dana Sorey is a renowned producer, and his work has been featured on top selling gospel music albums. His extensive body of work is drawn upon as an influence for arising producers, songwriters, and arrangers as well as his contemporaries in the global world of music....
by DelaVanta Tabor | Sep 25, 2020 | Articles
You would be hard pressed to name any notable Gospel records that did not have smacking live drums. Being the foundation of many songs, capturing, editing, and mixing the drums is extremely important and can often be a make or break element. In this three part...
by Fred Willis | Aug 26, 2020 | Articles
This month’s producer feature is Percy Bady, a producer so entrenched in gospel music greatness that he’s known by his full name! You’ve learned his name by reading linear notes and album covers for well over 30 years and he has took time to impart some of his wisdom...
by Fred Willis | Jul 21, 2020 | Articles
This month’s feature is Kenneth Shelton of Ken-He Music Productions. His most notable credits have come alongside Jonathan Nelson and he remains an integral part of the sound and success of Nelson’s camp. His work with Nelson began with “Live in Baltimore” and...
by Fred Willis | Jun 15, 2020 | Articles
Cedric Thompson is a renowned producer, and his work has been featured on top-selling gospel music albums. His extensive body of work is drawn upon as an influence for rising producers and music directors in the global world of music. Thompson began playing at the age...
by John Mike | May 28, 2020 | Articles
With decades of experience in the industry, Jamel Kimbrough is not a rookie in the world of production. He has produced many award winning and chart topping songs by Todd Dulaney, Byron Cage, Benita Jones, Bri Babineaux and many others. In his Masterclass, he not only...
by John Jaszcz | May 21, 2020 | Articles
The bass is one of the foundational instruments in a recording, so getting it right(during the recording session) is fundamental to a great recording. Here are a few tips I’ve learned during my career to ensure that you get the best out of your bass! 1. The...
