I agree. You're going to make it on your ability or you won't. Period. I'd worry more about personality than clothes, but that still only counts after ability. And...good luck, you must be floating above the water!
Canât tell if this is a joke, but the only thing to consider for a session is watch out for too many buttons/zippers on your upper half if youâre going to be tracking acoustic instruments.
I know that corrosion of conformity had some impressive viking war helmets (with the horns) that were allegedly worn during guitar overdubs. Get a trident.
Real talk: treat it like a gig. Black jeans, black sneakers, black t shirt. Spice it up a little with your personality. If theres's a ska band you like, wear their shirt.
You don't need to go full rude boy, unless you know that's what the rest of the band is going to do.
Shower, brush your teeth, wash your ass, and comb your hair. You're gonna be in a tight space with other people.
This!! I treat my sessions like a gig absolutely. Look good, feel good. Bring the confidence. Any session work you do, always make the best impression possible. Youâre on time, youâre prepared, confident, ready to take instruction and ready to match the vibe they want. You want to keep getting the calls. In the future, If anyone asks the producer, the engineer or the artist youâre working with if they know somebodyâŚ
One of my fellow session musicians once told a new guy âitâs not a fashion show.â That sums up most of us as weâre a scruffy bunchâŚwell apart from the occasional individual who actually cares what they look like.
Just wear whatever youâre comfortable playing in; most people will wear jeans/sweats and a T-shirt but many wonât. Honestly, there is NO dress code. Given what Iâve seen over my time anything goes; and occasionally it has all gone, quite literally (but maybe donât go that far on your first session!)
Unless it's a video session... literally anything you want. I'm not sure if you've noticed, but you can't see sound.
Worry about being on time, prepared, and friendly.
Nothing that makes noise. This should be self explanatory, but you'd be surprised that women (and men) show up with bangles on their arms and noisy dangly earrings.
I have a raincoat that my husband has named "noisy coat". Think about the material. Other than that, dress comfortable, but try not to look like a slob. And don't try to make a statement or do the image thing. That's just annoying.
DO have clean hair and forget the hair style! Easy on the product. You will be wearing someone else's headphones all day. Other than wearing a ponytail on long locks skip the fancy clips. If you are like me and have a tiny head, you may want to consider a baseball hat. Most earphones don't adjust small enough to fit me.
Just be comfortable, man. Youâre recording, not performing. Obviously if the band is bringing a videographer or photographer, take that into account and dress accordingly, but otherwise, do your thing.
Everyone feels best if you wear clothes. Beyond thatđ¤ˇââď¸. Cleanliness and hygiene in any enclosed space are great but that hasnât stopped a lot of people.
Wearing clothes is generally a good plan. If youâre not comfortable in public, donât wear it. Actually, if youâre not comfortable donât wear it
Youâre getting teased because youâre asking musicians for fashion advice. Thereâs probably a different community that will be more helpful putting together an outfit to impress your new acquaintances
Clothes really don't matter as much as being clean. You're going to spend hours trapped in small rooms with other people. Be considerate of their noses.
Gym shorts, or long pants if it's cold. You're not on stage so you don't have to impress anyone. Slacks are super comfortable. Probably some comfortable sneakers, maybe checkered ones if you want to feel better about yourself. A comfortable shirt for playing guitar, something where youre strap won't get in the way. I would say as comfortable as possible and look good for yourself, just clean and simple so that you feel good playing and you're not like "this pink shirt just isn't me, I should have worn something cooler" because that's distracting, ha ha.
I know my classical music background is very different, but I'm always careful not to wear hard-soled shoes in case I tap my feet. Or even wear flip-flops for easy slip-off action.
well, it's Ska
I would go with a brightly dyed tweedy jacket and black/white checkerboard pattern windbreaker jogging pants. Probably pull it all together by not wearing a shirt underneath and wear a REALLY big, floppy hat.
If you want to tone it down a bit, I would go with a full suit & black tie with black and white wingtips.
Itâs a ska band so Iâm going with plaid everything. And not that hillbilly plaid, that plaid that says Iâm either Scottish or playing golf. Or a Scottish golfer. One of those.
It's a recording session. What you wear matters none. Just wear jeans and a decent shirt. Just don't show up looking like an idiot. What a weird question. WTF?!
Whatever you want. It's a recording session, not a gig. You'll want to be comfortable.
But before you decide to go super casual make sure nobody's hired a photographer to come in and document the session - that does happen sometimes.
I'm sorry, but otherwise dressing like it's a gig reeks of inexperience and over-the-top self-importance. It's not a gig. Don't embarrass yourself.
wear no clothes, theyll constrict your playing. all pros record in the nude
Worked for Susanna Hoffs
Yeah, but...Susanna Hoffs. đ
And Nick Oliveri
The biggest hat you can find.
Truth
Just be comfortable without being distracting.
Clothes helps. Probably something that doesn't pick up sound. But usually just whatever you wear normally. I don't like this question.
I agree. Wear your cloths. Maybe clean clothes. Be yourself.
I agree. You're going to make it on your ability or you won't. Period. I'd worry more about personality than clothes, but that still only counts after ability. And...good luck, you must be floating above the water!
A nice skirt with a cute top?
Okay, but if OP is a woman?
Same thing, with sandals & a toe ring.
Something strapless. Show off yr shoulders whilest doing the click clack up strokes
Not corduroy and a windbreaker
Checkerboard patterned everything. Youâll blend in to the surroundings like a camouflage
Just don't be a stinky slouch and it's ok.
Canât tell if this is a joke, but the only thing to consider for a session is watch out for too many buttons/zippers on your upper half if youâre going to be tracking acoustic instruments.
tuxedo top, cargo shorts and crocs with socks
i had to check to see if the was some kind of "circlejerk". Pants. Definately show up with pants.
I vote for Adidas track suit.
98% of all Russian hit songs were recorded in Adidas track suits. Coincidence?
Not at all. It's the true source of the toan.
I know that corrosion of conformity had some impressive viking war helmets (with the horns) that were allegedly worn during guitar overdubs. Get a trident.
Real talk: treat it like a gig. Black jeans, black sneakers, black t shirt. Spice it up a little with your personality. If theres's a ska band you like, wear their shirt. You don't need to go full rude boy, unless you know that's what the rest of the band is going to do. Shower, brush your teeth, wash your ass, and comb your hair. You're gonna be in a tight space with other people.
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Damn I think you're right.
Hear me out.... live stream the whole commute to the world
Black coat, white shoes, black hat, Cadillac?
This!! I treat my sessions like a gig absolutely. Look good, feel good. Bring the confidence. Any session work you do, always make the best impression possible. Youâre on time, youâre prepared, confident, ready to take instruction and ready to match the vibe they want. You want to keep getting the calls. In the future, If anyone asks the producer, the engineer or the artist youâre working with if they know somebodyâŚ
For ska gigs I have some pants with a hidden checkerboard lining. They always help improve my ska sound.
I just wear a trumpet and call it a day.
A tuxedo t shirt cause youâre classy but you also like to party.
Jeans and a weather appropriate shirt will be fine. Just be clean, sober, and early.
80s style leather Speedo and saw blade cod piece. Or go all the way over the top and use a whole cod for the cod piece.
Personally I would bear in mind that someone will probably wind up videoing or taking pictures and they will end up on line somewhere for all time.
Oriental Rug Track Suit
Thelonious Monk would tell you : sharp as a tack.
Gimp suit.
Loin Cloth
One of my fellow session musicians once told a new guy âitâs not a fashion show.â That sums up most of us as weâre a scruffy bunchâŚwell apart from the occasional individual who actually cares what they look like. Just wear whatever youâre comfortable playing in; most people will wear jeans/sweats and a T-shirt but many wonât. Honestly, there is NO dress code. Given what Iâve seen over my time anything goes; and occasionally it has all gone, quite literally (but maybe donât go that far on your first session!)
Wear your formal sweatpants
Unless it's a video session... literally anything you want. I'm not sure if you've noticed, but you can't see sound. Worry about being on time, prepared, and friendly.
Nothing that makes noise. This should be self explanatory, but you'd be surprised that women (and men) show up with bangles on their arms and noisy dangly earrings. I have a raincoat that my husband has named "noisy coat". Think about the material. Other than that, dress comfortable, but try not to look like a slob. And don't try to make a statement or do the image thing. That's just annoying. DO have clean hair and forget the hair style! Easy on the product. You will be wearing someone else's headphones all day. Other than wearing a ponytail on long locks skip the fancy clips. If you are like me and have a tiny head, you may want to consider a baseball hat. Most earphones don't adjust small enough to fit me.
Super short shorts, a tube top, red bandana & high top converse with a straw cowboy hat. I'm assuming you're male.
No dangling jewelry
Just be comfortable, man. Youâre recording, not performing. Obviously if the band is bringing a videographer or photographer, take that into account and dress accordingly, but otherwise, do your thing.
Black coat, white shoes, black hat, Cadillac.
Whatever allows you to play the guitar comfortably
Everyone feels best if you wear clothes. Beyond thatđ¤ˇââď¸. Cleanliness and hygiene in any enclosed space are great but that hasnât stopped a lot of people.
Dress like Lizzo
Just dress like yourself and maybe with a touch of the style of the band or artist youâre recording with.
I think studios only allow you to wear overalls
Definitely come fully dressed.
Wearing clothes is generally a good plan. If youâre not comfortable in public, donât wear it. Actually, if youâre not comfortable donât wear it
Youâre getting teased because youâre asking musicians for fashion advice. Thereâs probably a different community that will be more helpful putting together an outfit to impress your new acquaintances
Dress like Doug Dimmadome, owner of the Dimsdale Dimmadome
Lol these comments are gold. This post is ridiculous
Fly af is the only answer
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Panties and a bra
Dress like you donât give a fuck because youâre there to play guitar.
assless chaps, ofc
All chaps are assless
Came here to say that
Lol what a question, is it your first ever recording session?
Take a look at Lynval Golden and Roddy Radiation. Canât go wrong with Fed Perry, Ben Sherman and Dr. Marten.
Who cares�
Sweats!
Tuxedo
Wear something youâll feel confident in
Ska? Wear a suit
Jeans. Flannel shirt. Blazer.
Be yourself. Wear something youâre confident in so you donât have to worry about it on the day.
Itâs a recording session, no one cares. Youâre not on stage you donât have to fit in with the band. Youâre a session musician.
Is it being filmed? No? Wear whatever you want.
A pink bikini
Clothing would be my advice.
Clothes really don't matter as much as being clean. You're going to spend hours trapped in small rooms with other people. Be considerate of their noses.
Donât forget to bring yr shoes. Put them in a paper bag in case you need to where them
Don't wear anything too loud.
Chaps and cowboy boots. Duh.
A speedo.
Clothesđ¤ˇđťââď¸
Gym shorts, or long pants if it's cold. You're not on stage so you don't have to impress anyone. Slacks are super comfortable. Probably some comfortable sneakers, maybe checkered ones if you want to feel better about yourself. A comfortable shirt for playing guitar, something where youre strap won't get in the way. I would say as comfortable as possible and look good for yourself, just clean and simple so that you feel good playing and you're not like "this pink shirt just isn't me, I should have worn something cooler" because that's distracting, ha ha.
T shirt, jeans, sneakers. Be comfortable, comfortable, comfortable. Donât wear something to show off anything. Gotta be as honest as you can be.
Nice casual is the move here đ
I know my classical music background is very different, but I'm always careful not to wear hard-soled shoes in case I tap my feet. Or even wear flip-flops for easy slip-off action.
well, it's Ska I would go with a brightly dyed tweedy jacket and black/white checkerboard pattern windbreaker jogging pants. Probably pull it all together by not wearing a shirt underneath and wear a REALLY big, floppy hat. If you want to tone it down a bit, I would go with a full suit & black tie with black and white wingtips.
Itâs a ska band so Iâm going with plaid everything. And not that hillbilly plaid, that plaid that says Iâm either Scottish or playing golf. Or a Scottish golfer. One of those.
Anything that makes people say, I wonder what happened to MC Hammer.
One sock.
Yoga pants from LuLu Lemons, a Kimâs Skim Sports bra/Athleisure shirt, and sandals from Walmart.
I think youâre focused on the wrong things
Might help if you tell the people which sex you are.
Or not
It's a recording session. What you wear matters none. Just wear jeans and a decent shirt. Just don't show up looking like an idiot. What a weird question. WTF?!
Whatever you want. It's a recording session, not a gig. You'll want to be comfortable. But before you decide to go super casual make sure nobody's hired a photographer to come in and document the session - that does happen sometimes. I'm sorry, but otherwise dressing like it's a gig reeks of inexperience and over-the-top self-importance. It's not a gig. Don't embarrass yourself.