Your Name/Name You Work Under
Steve Dockendorf
Your Website/Social Networking Profiles
www.stevedockendorf.com
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1345598015
http://twitter.com/stevedockendorf
http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/253403222545?ppk=b689466f9fb2422e3a1f37930ef700bf88beea5d
What Genre of Music Do You Work With?
Pop, Rock, Country, Folk, Reggae, Zydeco, Polka, Other
How Can People Contact You For Work?
dockendorf2000@yahoo.com
727-422-8003
How Did You Get Started as a Producer?
Recording various bands I played in. That led to producing for my friends and other local and regional artists.
How Can Musicians Help You Do Your Job Better?
Be well-rehearsed and have a definite agreed-upon plan for what you want to carry away from the studio. If you are part of a group, elect one member that will be the main contact with the producer. Other members can voice their views, but select someone you trust, as he or she will have veto power to use in case of artistic differences. Come well-rested and bring some food to nibble on. Realize that like rehearsing, recording is work - however it can be as fun and magical experience as you want to make it.
Advice
- Listen to a lot of music - closely - and isolate what you like about it.
- Watch the volume to protect your ears.
- Listen to what the artist wants and is trying to do. Help him or her to achieve that. If you don't have a clear idea of the artist's goal (or don't have a better one they can agree with) don't proceed. Ask more questions, instead.
- Do speak your mind when something is not working for you. Just be tactful about it.
- Rest your ears frequently, particularly in a long or late session.
- Remember you are handling the magic that is music. Make sure it IS magic.
