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How to Make a Mixtape in the Studio

Creating a mixtape can be costly and time-consuming. It also takes effort and creativity, and most importantly it takes heart. But it can be worth it in the long run if you put your all into it, because not only is a mixtape a vehicle wherein you can highlight your talent, it is also calling card of sorts that can lead to introductions to movers and shakers in the music industry who can get you a record deal.

Things You'll Need

  • Studio
  • Recording equipment
  • Music-editing software
  • Blank CDs
  • Graphic-design software or a graphic designer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Gather the original studio recordings of the songs you plan to rap or sing over. Listen to the tracks so that you are familiar with the flow of the music.Acquire the the instrumentals of the studio recordings that you chose. Some instrumentals are available for purchase online.

    • 2

      Plan the arrangement of your lyrics, as well as the theme of your mixtape. If you are trying to convey a message, make it clear and do not include lyrics that might distract the audience from what you are trying to say.

    • 3

      Find a studio. If you do not have one at home, you can rent one. Hire a DJ who will mix your songs for you. The DJ should know how to arrange the lyrics and songs in the order that sounds best for the mixtape.

    • 4

      Locate and hire someone who is an expert when it comes to studio equipment, such as a sound engineer. Set a date and time for your DJ and engineer to meet you in the studio to start recording.

    • 5

      Have the DJ arrange the songs. Start recording the mixtape once the DJ is finished arranging the songs. Make any necessary edits to your tracks once the recording session is complete. This step can be completed by you, the DJ or the sound engineer.

    • 6

      Burn the tracks onto a blank CD. Design a cover for your mixtape and print it out. You can hire a graphic designer to design your cover or design it yourself.

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