Demo Recording Tips

Voice Memos Are Fine

Your phone's voice memo app is a powerful songwriting tool. When inspiration strikes, hit record immediately—a rough vocal melody over hummed chords captures the essence of an idea faster than any polished setup. Don't worry about audio quality; the goal is preserving the moment before it evaporates from your mind.

Quick DAW Demos

For songwriters with a DAW, keep templates simple: a drum loop, bass line, and several empty tracks for recording. Resist the urge to mix or perfect during capture. Set a timer for 10–15 minutes and rapid-fire ideas into your project. Speed matters more than quality at this stage.

Dating and Organizing Demos

Start every demo with a timestamp in the filename: \