Leona Lewis, Lily Allen, and Colbie Caillat all became famous after their self produced music was posted on the internet. And now anyone's who's ever practiced in front of the mirror for hours wants to try it too. The Everything Guide to Digital Home Recording shows aspiring musicians how to turn their computers into a music studio. Professional musician Marc Schonbrun leads readers set-by-step through the basics of home recording, including: *Tips on how to make - and stick to- a recording budget *The best digital recording software *Microphones, mixers, and electronic hardware *Recording for individual instruments and virtual instruments *Mixing, mastering, and advanced recording techniques For a fraction of the cost of studio recording, readers become their own engineers. They'll learn to create tracks complete with digital effects, virtual instruments, and sound quality that rival professional studios. Before they know it, they'll be ready for their time in the spotlight. AUTHOR: Marc Schonbrun is a noted educator, musician and author. He is a magna cum laude graduate of the Crane School of Music, where he studied classic guitar, theory, and composition.

He is the author of several Everything music books, including The Everything Guitar Chords Book with CD, The Everything Music Theory Book with CD, and The Everything Guitar Scales Book with CD. Mr. Schonbrun divides his time among conducting clinics around the world for music instrument manufacturers, writing books, and performing music. *.