<p>Agree with all the above. </p>
<p>After you’ve made your recording, no mater where - at home or studio - you’ll need to decide on the “takes” to include on the CD. When you’ve recorded one work multiple times, the “best” take isn’t always obvious. Here are some thoughts for reviewing and choosing:</p>
<p>1) Don’t listen to the takes directly after the session with goal of determining which is the best. Your ears may still be “contaminated” with your memory of how it felt as you were performing. Wait till the next day - the pros and cons of each take may be more obvious.</p>
<p>2) Find the best CD player you have to listen to your recordings. Your computer may not give the best quality. It’s amazing how much difference good speakers can make when listening to a CD - often makes the selection process easier.</p>
<p>3) Have several others listen with you and give input. Another listener is not as “involved” as you were and is often more objective.</p>
<p>4) Take your time. Listening to yourself can be very difficult - we generally have our own concept which may not be what you actually hear on the CD! </p>
<p>5) Very frequently, I’ve known students to record a second time for important CD’s. That can be frustrating, but is also an important learning experience. And - the 2nd CD is often significantly better. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t like the first attempt!</p>
<p>6) Good luck!</p>