The CD format is the standard media that major music conservatories, schools of music, and competitions expect to receive with your applications. Do not dismiss the need for an Audition CD - even though live auditions may be preferred, many music programs require pre-screening CDs. Don't forget to check with the individual programs you are applying to! After your recording session, Musical Horizon will professionally edit all of your selections as a jury would expect for an audition.
We have a professional video add-on option to go along with our professional audio services. Rumor has it that some college and conservatory auditions will soon require a video sent on DVD. As it is now, more and more conservatories are requiring pre-screening Audio CDs before they will even consider inviting you for a live audition. Competition has always been stiff at schools of music and the selection process is becoming more demanding.
Keep reading to see how Musical Horizon can help you!
Q: So, tell me straight - why is it better to hire a professional recording engineer rather than try to record my own audition recording?
As a musician you are an expert at your instrument. Why would you want to portray yourself as anything less than that? Recording yourself with a consumer-grade recording device, would be atune to giving a performance using a cheap student instrument. You may get a result that you can recognize, but it would not show off your true abilities. As good as consumer-grade recording devices are today, they do not give you the same clarity and professionalism that your competition is using. One must ask themselves, "Am I ready to compete?" If the answer to this question is yes, you cannot settle for anything less than the best. Your performance will be hindered because you will be worrying about the recording as well as your personal performance. Subconciously you will always be wondering if you remembered to start the recording, whether it sounds ok, etc. The use of a professional recording engineer eliminates these distractions.
Q: What is your stance on MiniDisc and Flash recorders?
Unless you buy a professional model, they only make good practice tools. And even then, the professional MiniDisc recorders are still the truly low-end of professional equipment. But why would you buy a MiniDisc recorder at the professional level? Anybody who does is just trying to save money. At that price range, a low-end professional CD burner is the same price, and gives you better options as well as saves you time.
Musicians who require audition CDs that are accurate and precise replications of their expertise, at an economical cost, should choose Musical Horizon.
- We bring our studio to you!
- We have a classically-trained musician on-site at all times!
- We only use carefully chosen professional equipment!
- We offer competitive rates, discounts, and distribute coupons, as well as, offer student rates!
- You will have more time to warm-up, practice, and rehearse than in a recording studio!
- Your recording session will take place in a familiar environment!
- Your recording will be more competitive than those produced with handheld recording devices!
Continue on to read about our Audition CD Pacakge and Audition Hints!
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