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How to... Record your tracks
Recording: The session
03 Nerves
Nerves can affect even the most experienced vocalists and musicians in a studio environment. Fact.

How to... Make the most of a session
"Remember that you're making music and it's supposed to be fun. No one's ever gone to prison for a bad vocal."
Paul Burns
Studio 64
Middlesbrough

Remember though, a bit of adrenaline can be vital for a great take so an excited feeling is nothing to fear but if you find yourself getting really nervous just take a little break and try and chill out for a couple of minutes.

Sometimes doing a bit of aerobic exercise can help you to focus again so try loosening up your shoulders or shaking out your arms and legs.

If your nerves are due to other people watching you just remember that if you want to make it in this industry you're going to have to get used to sharing your talents with an audience, otherwise your track isn't going to get signed.
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