Recording Techniques of the Guitar Masters

The multi-Emmy Award-winning composer/guitarist Brian Tarquin has established himself as a top TV composer/recording artist and owner of Jungle Room Studios. Tarquin first appeared in the Top 20 Billboard Charts in 1997 with the commercial release �This is Acid Jazz, Vol. 2� on Instinct Records. From 1996 to 2001, Brian recorded four solo albums, Ghost Dance, Last Kiss Goodbye, Soft Touch and High Life and has appeared in over twelve Instinct compilations, selling over 140,000 records in his career. Among his other accomplishments are writing the theme music for MTV�s �Road Rules� and producing music for many other TV shows,including �CSI,� ABC�s �Making The Band,� �Extra,� �Alias,� and the Keanu Reeves film �The Watcher.� In 1998, he formed the rock/electronica band Asphalt Jungle. In 2006, Tarquin opened his own boutique record label, BHP MUSIC, specializing in instrumental guitar music. Tarquin is a featured music writer and has been published in such national magazines as EQ, Guitar Player, Premier Guitar, and Recording.

1. Guitar Recording Then and Now.
2. From the Horse's Mouth: Gunslinger.
3. Recording Gear.
4. In the Mix with Great Dynamics, Mic Pres, and Effects Processors.
5. Microphones for Tones.
Appendix A: iTunes Best Guitar Songs.
Appendix B: YouTube Best Guitar Videos.
Appendix C: Performance Rights Organizations.
Appendix D: Web References.
Appendix E: Trade Magazines.
Appendix F: Highly Recommended Readings.
Appendix G: Guitar Manufacturers.
Appendix H: Guitar Amp Manufacturers.
Appendix I: Guitar Accessory Companies.
Appendix J: Recording Manufacturers.
Appendix K: Top 10 Guitar Websites.
Index.