Music Collaborating Tips
On Collaborating... I've made mistakes and I've flaked out on some collaborations, bitten off more than I could chew, allowed other musicians to bulldoze me into releasing something that I was not happy with, rushed vocals etc. I've also had some really wonderful collaborations that went nearly perfectly. Given how much I've grown from these collaborations, the good and the bad ones, if you are new to collaborating or you are unsatisfied with your collaborations, the following tips may help you: 1. If you are initiating the project, ask yourself what you're wanting out of the collaboration. Are you looking to grow in general or need direction? Are you looking for short term help? Do you need writing help? Do you just need a guitar player? Do you need a producer? Do you need help mixing? There's a difference between a full blown musical collaboration and having someone simply take your direction. There's a gray area b...