Making Your Own CDs  download pdf

Only a few high-profile jazz musicians in Britain get the chance to record on major labels. Even when they do, they may not have as much artistic control over the recordings as they would like. The Musicians won’t have much input into sleeve design, recording techniques, marketing and financial policy either.

DIY Compact Discs (CDs) give artists the ability to record their work and to have total control over every aspect of the finished product. With a good CD an artist or band has almost the perfect “calling card”. They look good and sound wonderful. They’re small and fairly cheap to replace, so giving them away to the right people is an excellent way to promote and raise the profile of the musicians or band, attract media attention and secure work for the band.

Malcolm Creese guides you through the recording, manufacture and distribution minefields.  If you would like a paper copy of this, click on Free Guides (left).