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June 26, 2025 47 mins

In this episode of Prepping for the Studio, hosts Roy Silverstein and Brian Scheuble speak with Tavia, an artist/musician/songwriter/producer with extensive studio experience.

Tavia shares her journey of jumping straight into studio work, her songwriting process, and how she prepares for studio sessions.

Key topics include the importance of preparation, collaborating with producers and session players, sitting in on studio sessions to learn, and her recent ventures into sync licensing. Tavia also discusses the practical steps musicians should take before recording and how to get the best results from studio time.

 

00:20 Welcome intro

00:34 Meet Tavia: Musician and Producer

01:51 Tavia’s Songwriting Journey

03:49 Choosing the Right Studio

10:16 The Importance of Preparation

15:10 Overcoming Studio Challenges

19:52 Staying Inspired in the Studio

24:10 Taking Breaks and Staying Connected

24:36 Collaborating with Other Songwriters

25:04 Organizing Studio Sessions and Legal Contracts

25:57 Remote Collaboration Tools

28:40 Hiring and Working with Session Players

33:00 Choosing and Working with Producers

38:22 Getting into Sync Licensing

40:40 Efficient Songwriting and Production for Sync

45:48 Conclusion and Contact Information

 

Check out Tavia at these links:

Instagram: @taviabreen

 

Please visit http://www.preppingforthestudio.com for more info and to download the free ebook, "A Musician's Guide To The Recording Studio".

 

Hosts:

Roy Silverstein of Rarefied Recording (www.rarefiedrecording.com)

Brian Scheuble (www.brianscheuble.com)

 

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions please email Roy: info@rarefiedrecording.com

 

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