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Prepping for Strings with CJ Thomas
In this episode of Prepping for the Studio, hosts Roy Silverstein and Brian Scheuble are joined by string composer and arranger, CJ Thomas, to discuss adding strings to your music.
CJ explains options ranging from experimenting with one local player and layering parts, to hiring a composer/arranger, to using sample libraries for mockups or big ensemble sounds, and why solo and quartet parts are far more convincing with live players.
He covers playability concerns like instrument range and string-friendly keys, remote recording with orchestras, and the tradeoffs of remote versus in-person…
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