Downloadable software designed to teach amateurs to rap,
record and mix their own CDs or music has all but made the audio recording
industry a thing of the past. Teenagers and future rappers and recording artist
just need to download the software, follow the tutorials and they have an
instant recording studio at their fingertips.
Notes of Clarity, an audio recording school in Newark, New Jersey is
making a commitment to future rappers and recording artists. Their commitment
is to show them that these instant downloadable software recording studios
don’t do their talent justice.
“Instant downloadable software programs are great for singers and
rappers who are just starting out”, said Notes of Clarity student Jimmy
Houston. “About all these programs are good for is recording and playing back
songs, but it doesn’t allow you to take out background noise or clean up the
vocals. A recording studio can do that.”
Notes of Clarity has scheduled a regional tour of high schools and
colleges in the New York, New Jersey and Maryland area to speak to
up-and-coming artists about the importance of seeking a professional recording
from a certified recording school or studio. After the lecture Notes of Clarity
will offer free 30-minute sessions with interested students to show them the
difference between a professionally recorded track and one on the downloadable
software recording studio.
“We show them how we clean up the vocals, remove any background sounds
and just really make a professional recorded song that music executives want to
see”, said Sally Sevens. “It’s amazing how many of these future artists believe
they can be signed with a recording that sounds like it’s made out of a tin
can.”
The high school and college tour is also about generating interest in
studying or become a music producer or recorder. In recent years, there has
been a 30% decline in amount of students who applied to the Notes of Clarity
college program. The lecture also takes time to show students the fun and
exciting career paths that are available to people in the music industry.
“Not everyone can sing or rap like the best”, said high school student
Holly Barbra. “Notes of Clarity showed me that I can pursue a career that
allows me to be around music but not the one singing it. I fully plan on
applying to several audio
recording schools in the next month or two.”
