<p>I want to send in a music supplement with my application, but due to financial reasons, I don't think I'll be able to go to a nice recording studio that costs $100/hour. Is it ok if I send in a self-recorded collection of pieces? I mean, I'm a pretty good piano player, and I've been playing for almost 14 years....but I'm worried that not-quite-perfect sound quality will make a difference. Or will they just pay attention to the playing itself? Thanks!</p>
<p>Oh, also, I already recorded my violin pieces at a "nice recording studio," but I just don't think I'll be able to do it again...would it seem strange if I send them together? xD</p>
<p>I self recorded my cello stuff for my IB Music IA and I got a 5/7 in the course and I have recorded Piano stuff before. I dont think It will be an issue. Im also going to self record my cello stuff for a supplement.</p>
<p>This is what you have to do:
Purchasing a good digital recorder or using a Macbook/ Macbook + mic will give a good set up.</p>
<p>When recording, make sure there are minimal disturbances, preferably if you are the only person in the room.
Then, record, but play with mic placement each time. I would do at least 3 different placements- more if you have the time. MAKE SURE that you have a sheet of paper to keep track of everything- the piece/ mic placement in relation to the track # your recording apparatus will assign the mp3. If you have a private teacher, share all of your recordings to pic the best one if you can not decide. </p>
<p>If you have an upright piano, To change the tone that comes across in the recording, you can put a blanket on the back of your piano. However, if the piano back faces the wall, it is not necessary. </p>
<p>Too, If possible, find a room in your house that is acoustically decent- not too loud, but not to dead either. Record there. (For example, I will most likely record in my grandmothers entrance hall because it is small, intimate, decorated, but also has lots of wood work. For some reason my cello always sounds golden in there.)</p>
<p>It wont sound weird at all to send both together! As long as everything comes across well on a recording, you are set!</p>
<p>I think I might only be able to record with a digital camera, and convert the video file into an mp3 file, as sad as that is =\ Hopefully I can minimize fuzziness with some audio program or something…</p>