438 - The Game-Changing Power of Recording Your Practice (Dojo Conversations Ep 108)

Do you avoid recording yourself? Get nervous at the idea of people listening to you play?

Although it can be nerve wracking, recording yourself for analysis is a must if you want to improve your playing.

This week, Andrew and Jim and talking about all things recording – why to do it, our up to date recommendations on how to do it and what equipment to use, and how to analyze recordings for musical improvement.

Here's what we cover on this week's show:
00:00 A Pleasant Encounter
00:46 The Charm of Chivalry
01:16 Recording Challenges for Musicians
07:06 The Importance of Self-Recording
11:48 Advanced Recording Techniques
13:53 The Superiority of Single-Source Recording
19:27 The Importance of Stereo Microphones
21:25 Golden Rules of Recording
24:09 Ideal Recording Locations
27:30 DIY Recording Tips and Tools
30:05 Recording for Self-Improvement
36:36 The One Take Rule