As would befit a website founded and run by great producers like Herb Alpert and John Snyder, we have a tremendous amount of useful material to guide you through the process of getting your work into a tangible form. Take a look through this editor's guide to determine the information that is most relevant to where you are in the life-long quest for the perfect sound. If you're just starting out, Mike King and Debbie Cavalier have written a wonderful introductory article called, The Basics of Home Recording: The Production Process.

These days the place to start in terms of building your production chops is definitely at home. It's easier and more affordable than ever to create a home studio, and doing so forces you to learn some technique and language that will be invaluable once you do enter the studio.

I wrote a series of articles that address this process. Check out this article that outline The Home Recording Process. It's the first in a series that also covers topics such as Recording Your Demo Using Pro Tools, Home Recording Tips, and, finally, How to Maximize the Studio Recording Process, once (if) you determine you want to enter the studio.

These articles are really only the tip of the iceberg in terms of content. Once you've familiarized yourself with the basics, you might want to check out some of our content on specific issues related to production.

Start with this great video from Robbie Buchannan, who discusses the importance of quality recording programs and gear.

Move on to this video from producer/engineer Drew Malamud who demystifies the differences between producers and engineers.

Continuing on this important topic, über-successful producer Glenn Ballard elaborates on the subject of production versus engineering in this video.

I'd also recommend you take the time to view the great interview that John Snyder conducted with Grammy-winning producer, Trina Shoemaker. In the interview, Trina really demystifies a lot of the issues around recording.

It's not just the broad-based concepts that are covered here on Artists House Music. If you're looking for some specific recording advice, check out Drew Malamud's discussion on how to mic an amp.

And how to mic drums.

Once you've got it all mic'd and recorded, it's time for the mix. Eurythmics co-founder and guitar player, as well as fantastic producer, Dave Stewart discusses mixing and other recording essentials in this interview.

Returning to Trina, in case you didn't watch her entire interview (and you should), she weighs in on mixing techniques in the following video.

Once you've got the mix, you're almost done. the final step is mastering. Mastering is something that few artists really understand. Happily, we have some experts who can demystify the process.

Robert Hadley discusses mastering techniques and concepts in this video.

Legendary mastering engineer Vladimir Meller (Sinatra, Miles Davis) discusses the need for experienced mastering engineers in this video.

Another legend in the mastering field, Greg Calbi (Dylan, Springsteen), discusses the importance of working with the right mastering engineer in this video.

Of course, there's an entire industry around producing records, and perhaps you're more interested in the business side of production. If so, check out this interview from A.C. Hale who is the production coordinator for the Alan Ett Music Group.

You should also check out Hank Neuberger's video where he offers great advice to anyone wanting to build a career in the production field.

If you're thinking it might be interesting to be in the studio ownership business, definitely do check out this video from Buddy Brundo who owns Conway Recording Studios.

As promised, we have a lot of information on the broad topic of recording here on Artists House Music. Use this editor's guide as a road map, but be sure to veer off the charted path and check out all the resources.