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What is it like making an album?

Season 1, Ep. 53

AA E 53 is an in depth look at what it's like making an album, the day to day, how that's changed over the years. The writing process, what you need to prepare for and consider. Some advice for your own band and music and how to record. Vocal considerations and my approach to lyric writing.....this originally appeared some months ago on my Patreon.

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