Session keyboardist Blair Masters explains how a typical Nashville tracking session works. He discusses the pros and cons of how modern technology and computers have made tracking sessions simpler and cheaper, and what being a sesion player is like.

Session keyboardist Blair Masters explains how a typical Nashville tracking session works. He discusses the pros and cons of how modern technology and computers have made tracking sessions simpler and cheaper.

Session keyboardist Blair Masters discusses how the benefits of new technologies have made life easier for musicians, and assesses whether these technologies have actually made it easier to produce professional-sounding music.

Session keyboardist Blair Masters discusses recording real instruments versus using samples, and weighs whether samples are ready to replace real instruments in most recording settings.

Session keyboardist Blair Masters discusses the unique experience of being a keyboard player in Nashville. He explains the importance of working quickly, knowing your gear, and having good musical taste.

Session keyboardist Blair Masters walks us through the process of recording samples of piano sounds. He explains the challenges inherent in preserving copy protection in the age of illegal downloading.

Session keyboardist Blair Masters discusses the challenges that songwriting presents, and explains why time and patience are critical to success as a songwriter.