I recently spent seven days at Spirit Radio Studio in East Nashville recording my six-song EP, Hitch A Ride<\/em>. Those seven days were a whirlwind of face-melting guitar solos, angelic and borderline sassy vocal harmonies, tight grooves, and twang. Let me tell you — I learned a lot. Not just about recording, but about myself as a person and an artist, my bandmates, and even my own music. I\u2019d like to share some of the things I learned with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You hired them for a reason. Never forget that when you\u2019re in the studio. My producer, Johnny Duke<\/a>, and I had long talks before we began tracking about my vision for this record and the sound I had in mind (Loretta Lynn meets Led Zeppelin). When the energy is high and you and your musicians are feeling good, it can be easy to lose sight of the overall vision of the project. One of your producer\u2019s main jobs is ensuring that the sonic soundscape of the overall project is cohesive while still making sure that all the songs don\u2019t end up sounding the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Trust your producer.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n