✅ Before You Arrive

☐ Get a good night’s sleep
☐ Drink water (hydrated vocals = better takes)
☐ Avoid dairy, heavy food, or smoking right before your session
☐ Warm up your voice (even 5 minutes helps)
☐ Listen to your song once or twice — don’t overthink it
☐ Bring lyrics or notes (phone is fine)

Optional but helpful:

☐ Reference songs (2–3 tracks you love the vibe of)
☐ Beat files / instrumentals (if not already sent)
☐ Any creative ideas or inspiration

☐ Check out the Glossary so we can communicate more effectively !

🎧 When You Get Here

☐ Don’t touch the mics if you need it moved let us know

☐ We’ll do a mic check
☐ Set headphone levels
☐ Run warm-up takes
☐ Lock in your vocal
☐ Start tracking

Remember:

• Multiple takes are normal
• Mistakes are part of the process
• Ask questions anytime
• Creativity comes first

This is a judgment-free zone.

🎙️ During Recording

☐ Focus on emotion more than perfection
☐ Try both soft and hard takes
☐ Add ad-libs if it feels right, after you get an idea of where you may want them
☐ Trust the process
☐ Take breaks when needed

Pro tip:
Don’t aim for “perfect.” Aim for real.

🎛️ After Tracking

☐ Review takes
☐ Pick favorites
☐ Decide if punch-ins are needed
☐ Discuss next steps (mixing / mastering)

🧠 Studio Etiquette

☐ Don’t touch the mics if you need it moved let us know

☐ Be on time

☐ Silence phones while recording

☐ Respect the space

☐ Stay open to feedback

☐ Give feedback

☐ Most importantly — enjoy the process

🎵 Final Note

At Unfiltered Studios, we’re here to help bring your vision to life.

Ask questions. Try ideas. Make mistakes. Chase moments.

If you need guidance at any point — just speak up.

Welcome to Unfiltered Studios. Let’s create.