session musicianship category

Agree count-in length, pickups, and pre-roll; label bar 1 cleanly. more

Accompanying parts leave space for vocal; anticipate phrasing and breaths. more

Ensure performer credits and roles in metadata for PRO/liner notes. more

Respond to hand signals and talkback quickly; memorize dynamic map. more

Spare cables/strings/sticks/tubes; DI+mic to hedge against failure. more

Ensure players hear time, pitch, and self; separate cue buses as needed. more

Direct monitoring, round-trip targets, and cue alignment for live-collab tools. more

Stack only essential doubles; vary register and articulation for separation. more

Align bass/guitar rhythm to kick/snare placement; agree on pushes/holds. more

Chord charting by scale degree; quick transposition on the session. more

Compact charts with form markers (V/C/Br), repeats, and cues. more

Confirm brief, references, and deliverables before rolling. more

Hold position, breathe quiet; give pre-roll; keep hands off strings/drums until in. more

Agree fee, usage, overtime; send invoice with W-9/VAT and payment terms. more

Deliver consolidated stems, SR/bit depth specified, with count-off and slate. more

Name takes clearly, mark circled takes, and log fixes; speeds comping. more

Tuner always on; quick swaps of picks/strings/heads; micro-adjust for part. more

Know AFM/Equity rules vs indie norms; pension/health implications. more

Tighten lines with unisons/octaves; watch phase and pick/attack alignment. more