So, you’re considering music or voice lessons. Great! Let the experts at NHTunes get you started on your musical journey on the right foot! Starting your music or voice lessons is easy, and you’ll quickly reap the benefits that learning an incredible new skill will bring. So, how do you get started? Easy… let’s walk through the process.

Music lessons are fun!

1) Purchase a single music or voice lesson HERE. We ask that you purchase just one lesson to get started; that’s it! No long-term commitment is needed! Once you purchase your lesson, you’ll be sent a confirmation e-mail with a list of our current openings.

2) Select a day and time for your music lesson from our available openings. Once you communicate that back to us, your first lesson will be confirmed! Can’t find a time slot that works for you? No worries… we’ll make it happen. We have yet to turn a student away because we couldn’t find a time slot that works.

3) Take your first lesson! At the conclusion of your lesson, you should know what to work on over the week to prepare for your next lesson, which is generally the next week at that same day and time.

Learning to sing can be very rewarding!

Congratulations, you’re a music student!! Still have questions? Here are some FAQ’s.

How frequent are the lessons?

Lessons are generally held once a week, on the same day and time. So, once you get a time slot, it’s ‘yours’ until you tell us that you need a change.

How do I pay?

You are e-mailed an invoice via PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to pay; you can simply pay online with any credit card.

 

Do I need to pay every week?

Once you complete your first month of lessons, you’ll be sent an auto-pay link for the following month. The rate of $108 covers four half hour private music or voice lessons month.

What if I miss a lesson? Do I need to pay for it?

Our policy on missed lessons is this: If you give us at least a 24 hour notice, we will reschedule your lesson; less than that and the lesson is forfeited.

What if I don’t like my instructor?

This doesn’t happen often, as we have the best instructors around, but if by chance you’d like to try your lessons with a different instructor it’s no problem; we have ten instructors and will gladly accommodate your request.

Our studio’s spacious waiting room.

Where is the studio located at? Is there parking.

NHTunes is located at 250 Commercial St. in Manchester NH. There is FREE customer parking right along the front of the building, and parking after 4pm or on the weekends (when most music lessons are held) is rarely a problem. We proudly offer serve Manchester, Bedford, Londonderry, Derry, Hooksett, Auburn, Goffstown, and surrounding communities.

So I’ve learned to play or sing.. now what?

Well, lot’s!!! We’re always offering our students free recitals, which are a great opportunity for students to gain performance experience… so, sign up for those! If you’re a student, you can sign up for talent shows and other school productions, as well as getting involved in the school band. Done school? Go to open mics to meet other musicians and perform. Interested in playing more? Start your own band, or join an established one!

Congratulations on your decision to start music lessons! Ready to start? Great.. click HERE. Did we miss anything? Feel free to contact us HERE and we’ll be happy to answer any additional questions that you have.

Record at Manchester’s hottest studio!

Whether you’re a band looking to record an EP of original music, a vocalist recording covers, an acoustic soloist or duo, or a business needing a quality voice-over recording, NHTunes recording studio in Manchester New Hampshire is THE place to record your project. NHTunes is Manchester’s premier recording studio for many reasons!

Our recording studio is spacious, comfortable, and well equipped.

• Our spacious 1800+ sq. ft. recording studio, located in Manchester’s mill yard, features two vocal booths, a baby grand piano, and a large tracking room with all the ambiance of  an old mill building.
• Our state-of-the art recording system features an analogue front end with preamps from Neve, Grace, and more; we also have a huge microphone cabinet stocked with Neumann, Lewitt, and more!
• We have experience with a wide variety of music genres and styles, as well as voice-over recordings.
• We offer low cost short-run CD duplication starting at just $2.50 per CD.. and that includes print-on-CD and shrink wrap!
• Pricing for the studio is just $45/hr, and that includes an Audio Engineer!! Singers bringing in back tracks can easily record two or three songs in just 2 hours, and leave with a mix CD! An outstanding value! We also offer EP packages for bands at just $300. You can purchase recording time HERE.
  

  The consensus is… NHTunes Rocks!!

We know that you’ll love how your recordings sound.. but don’t trust our word, listen to what our customers say about our recording studio in Manchester New Hampshire:

Kiera T of Manchester:

“NHTunes assisted in recording a Christmas CD for my mom. We met about four times to record a total of 10 songs. I am more than pleased with the outcome, the price I paid, and quality. Made my mom cry today when I gave it to her. Hands down I wouldn’t recommend any place else.”

NHTunes is skilled in recording many music genres.

Maureen M of Bedford:

“I’m creating an international e-course and was not having success with my home-attempt at the audio for my PowerPoint videos, so I found out about NH Tunes and thought I’d give it a try and I’m so glad I did. The quality of the audio files – perfect. Customer Service – outstanding. And then he goes above and beyond and makes suggestions that will enhance what I am doing. We have a gem of a service right here in central NH and I am beyond thrilled that I found you!”

Record your next project at NHTunes! Click HERE and book your session today!

NHTunes recording studio in Manchester New Hampshire is proud to serve Manchester, Bedford, Londonderry, Nashua, Derry, Goffstown, Hooksett, and other NH communities.

Music lessons are more than fun

Are music lessons worth it? Let’s face it; music lessons are an investment. Like all investments, you expect some type of return from them. I’ll explain why music lessons are an excellent investment in the student’s development, and very little of it has to do with actually learning their instrument! Let’s discuss some returns that you can expect; no theories or quantitative scientific studies here, just benefits that I’ve seen over my years of teaching; benefits that we incorporate into our music lessons at NHTunes.

Music recitals build confidence

hold them at an outside venue monthly at no cost to the student. The piece performed by the student isn’t really important; what is important is that the students have a good performance experience. Time after time, the first students to sign up for a next recital are those who just completed the last one. These students are overcoming their performance anxieties, and are building confidence through an excellent live performance experience. Performance experience is also a key component of overall musicianship.

Music lessons build confidence

See our next Group Ukulele Classes HERE

Thinking about a fun new activity? Or, do you already know a few ukulele chords but want to up your game? Consider our adult group ukulele courses! The ukulele is an easy-to-play, fun instrument that any adult can learn. Taught in our Manchester NH studio, we offer both an absolute beginner AND an intermediate course. We’ll walk you through the basics, and have you feeling confident playing your ukulele in no time!

The beginner course starts with the basics of simple chords, easy strumming, and one-chord nursery rhyme-type songs that you can play for your children (or grandchildren). Then, more chords & strumming will be covered in greater detail, as the classes slowly work up to playing such classics as “Brown Eyed Girl”, “I’m A Believer”, “Surfin USA”, and even “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”! Our instructors work at a slow-but-steady pace, which gives every student an equal opportunity to learn and participate. Remember, first and foremost, the classes should be FUN!

The intermediate course assumes you already know a few simple chords and can play some basic songs; we start slowly and add more chords and strumming, expanding on your knowledge of chords, strumming techniques, and song repertoire.

Another FUN adult beginner ukulele class begins!

There are numerous reasons that you’ll love our group ukulele classes; here are a few:

• Our class is affordable; just $125 for the five week course! (see HERE for our next offering)
• Ukuleles are very inexpensive, with very serviceable models starting at just $50! (we can assist you in finding a perfect ukulele for you)
• Unlike the guitar, ukuleles are easy too play, with many chords requiring only one or two fingers.
• Learning in a group setting is FUN and can be less intimidating than private lessons.
• You’ll be playing a song in the very first class, guaranteed!

Our music studio in Manchester NH’s historic mill yard is a perfect venue for the group ukulele classes, with easy parking, elevator access, and plenty of space! Our instructors are music professionals with one goal in mind: to make learning an enjoyable and fun experience!

Our group ukulele classes are run throughout the year; you can see our current course offerings by clicking HERE.

Professional voice over recording in Manchester NH is something that NHTunes Recording Studio specializes in. Whether you’re recording radio/TV spots, podcasts, external presentations, or audio books, the audio professionals at NHTunes will produce a professional product well within budget. We handle all size voice over projects, big and small.

We’ve recorded and/or produced spots for national networks such as: Showtime, The History Channel, and Music Choice.

Our 1800+ sq ft recording studio is comfortable and professional. We have a wide selection of microphones, some specifically designed for voice over work. Our talk-back system allows real time coaching of the voice over talent during the session. Our mix-down monitors insure that your voice overs will sound good on a variety of systems. We can work with you to add affordable stock background music to your voice over project, which can tremendously raise the professionalism of the final product. We can deliver the final voice over files as ‘wav’, ‘mp3’, or whatever format is needed for distribution.

We also offer affordable mastering services, which insures that your project sounds just as good (or better) than any other that you have ever heard!

The company logos in this blog are a small sample of the companies that we have recorded voice overs for. Our projects include voice over work for television, radio, internet (podcasts), external customer distribution, audio books, and more!

We also have access to voice over talent. A professional voice over artist can make your voice over project a winner, giving it that ultra-professional edge!

If you are looking for professional voice over recording in Manchester NH, please consider NHTunes as your source! You can schedule a voice over session below.

For questions, you can e-mail us HERE, or call us at 603-660-2208.

When you think voice over recording in Manchester NH, think NHTunes!

Gift Certificate For Music Lessons! Give the gift of music this holiday season and save big!

What better gift for a loved one than a gift certificate for music lessons? NHTunes makes music lessons FUN!! See below and save over 20% off the regular price, just $68 for three lessons! Hurry, this special is valid for only a limited time!

When you purchase a gift certificate for music lessons, the lucky recipient can choose from the following:

• Singing
• Piano
• Guitar
• Ukulele
• Drums
• Saxophone
• Flute
• Trumpet

We have over ten instructors on staff; all are music professionals that enjoy teaching and seeing their students grow and reach their musical goals! We believe that we have the best group of instructors in the area. You can see our instructor bio’s HERE.

Music lessons for kids are designed to be FUN, with a clear take-away of what the student should be practicing in between their lessons. We also have many adult learners that don’t necessarily want to learn to read music; rather, they just want to learn to play! We try to incorporate music that the student knows and enjoys to keep their interest on their lessons.

We offer free monthly recitals for our students to help in developing their performance skills. The recitals are FUN events that are open to the public; the student’s family and friends are encouraged to attend!

Our professional music studio in Manchester NH

When you purchase your gift certificate for music lessons online, you’ll be emailed a printable gift certificate that you can present to the lucky recipient. They can simply call the studio when they are ready to schedule their lessons… it’s easy!

Our professional studio is located in Manchester’s Millyard, just a minute off of I-293. We have free parking in our lot. Our spacious music studio has air conditioning, and security cameras in each of our six lesson rooms.

Purchase your gift certificate for music or voice lessons below:

Looking for a good home recording book? The recently published “Home Recording: Need-To-Know Essentials To Improve Your Mixes” will teach you the essentials you need to know to transform your home recordings to professional mixes! Best of all, this home recording book is just $9.99 and can be purchased HERE!

Home Recording Book: “Need-To-Know Essentials To Improve Your Mixes”

With links to real audio files that you can listen to, and over 25 illustrations, this home recording book will make it easy for you to master the basic recording and mixing principals that will set your mixes apart from other home recordings. Designed to focus on techniques and not hardware, you’ll learn the following which can be performed with any digital audio workstation:

• Learn how to properly treat your space for recording and mixing so that you’ll avoid cancellation problems; learn to create mixes that translate well across all audio systems.
• Learn the best areas to spend your limited budget by comparing budget vs. boutique microphones and preamps.
• Understand the difference between insert and send effects patching, and when to use which method.
• Learn how to high-pass filter using a parametric EQ; learn about frequency masking, and how to use EQ as a tool to reduce masking, making your mixes sound cleaner.
• Learn a compressor’s settings: threshold, ratio, attack, and release. Learn when and how to use compression.
• Understand why a noise gate is an important element in getting a professional drum sound; learn how to set a gate.
• Make mixing a task-oriented workflow with our downloadable mixing checklist.
• Learn advanced mixing techniques, such as serial and parallel compression, using distortion as a mix tool, and more!
• A quick primer on mastering will teach you what the mastering process is all about, and how you can master your songs yourself at home.

For more information, or if you are interested in ordering this home recording book, please click HERE.

NHTunes is pleased to offer music lessons for residents of Manchester, Bedford, Merrimack, Auburn, Goffstown, and other surrounding communities. Our studio is conveniently located in Manchester’s Millyard, just one minute off of 293. We offer instruction in voice, guitar, piano, ukulele, flute, saxophone, trumpet, and more!

NHTunes is pleased to offer music lessons for residents of Manchester, Bedford, Merrimack, Auburn, Goffstown, and other surrounding communities.

Here are five reason why NHTunes is your best bet for Music Lessons:

1. Our ten instructors are the best in the area; music-degree professionals who love to teach music lessons and watch their students excel! You can see full instructor bio’s HERE.
2. Our newly renovated studio is clean, bright, spacious, and very professional. We have central A/C, and security cameras in each of our six lesson rooms.
   

   The waiting area in NHTunes comfortable and professional music studio.

3. Our tuition is a very reasonable $25 per half hour private lesson, and that includes voice lessons! We offer convenient online tuition payment.
   

   Music lessons for residents of Manchester, Bedford, Auburn, Goffstown, and more!

4. We offer free monthly recitals! Recitals are designed to sharpen a student’s performance skills and boost their confidence. We are a firm believer in music recitals and their benefits, and are proud to offer our students the opportunity to perform often. Our recital sites include: Hanover Hill Health Care, YMCA Allard Center, The Moore Center, Mt. Carmel Nursing & Rehabilitation, South Main St. Church, and more!!
5. We realize that life happens; we’re flexible and try our hardest to accommodate our student’s busy schedules!

If you are interested in signing up for music or voice lessons, you can visit our student sign-up page by clicking HERE. We allow for purchasing a single lesson for those unsure on their commitment level.

So, if you live in Manchester, Bedford, Merrimack, Auburn, or Goffstown, please consider NHTunes as your choice for Music Lessons!

The following tutorial, How To Set A Compressor, is reprinted from the book “Home Recording Need-To-Know Essentials To Improve Your Mixes“.

How To Set A Compressor

So, let’s assume we have an unruly vocal track; one that is too loud in certain areas of a song, and/or too soft in others, or perhaps there’s one verse or chorus where it just gets too loud. There are several ways regarding how to set a compressor, but the way I set my compressor on a vocal track is like this:

• Choose a softer passage and set the fader so the volume level is appropriate (i.e. the vocal track sits well in the mix from a dynamics standpoint).
• Go to a louder passage and listen. Are the vocals too loud? If so, we know how to fix this; add a compressor as an insert effect on the track. The compressor will reduce the gain and make the loud part sit better in the mix.
• Set the ratio at a conservative 3:1 to start.
• Move the threshold setting to zero, and slowly start bringing it down. Bring it down until gain reduction occurs; then more until the loud passage sits well in the mix.

Great! You have compressed the vocal so that the loud passage sits well. Now, go back to the softer passage. Is it still OK? If so, and chances are if the threshold was set correctly it is, listen through the mix, and all may be well, with just some minor tweaks required. But if not, now what? How do we get both the loud and soft passages to be at appropriate dynamic levels with a single threshold setting? We’ll do that through our ratio setting, and here’s how you fix it:

• Go back to the softer passage. You should be seeing gain reduction, which is why it’s no longer sitting well in the mix. Slowly increase your threshold so that the dynamic level is back to sitting well in the mix. You should now see little, if any gain reduction occurring – but listen before looking!
• Now go back to the louder passage, which at this point should be too loud due to our increasing the threshold (hence less source getting compressed). There should still be some gain reduction going on, just not enough. Now is when we’ll increase our ratio. We were at 3:1.. don’t be afraid to go to 6:1 or 8:1.. whatever is needed to get the louder section to sit well. You may need to tweak the threshold a bit, and if you do, make sure to go back to the softer passage and tweak as needed.

Are you interested in learning more and improving your mixes? Order “Home Recording Need-To-Know Essentials To Improve Your Mixes“.

Combined with downloadable online tutorial files and helpful checklists, and over 25 illustrations to help to make even difficult concepts easy to understand, this 110-page book is by far the best home recording book for beginners, and is priced at just $9.99!

The Best Home Recording Book For Beginners

Topics covered include:

• Understand the impact your room has on your recording and mixes, and what you need to do to properly treat your space.
• Need-to-know essentials so that you spend your limited budget on the most impactful hardware.
• Understanding the difference between using insert vs. send to patch effects; illustrations will clarify these two methods for you.
• Understanding when and why you need to use compression.
• Audio Compressor Basics: A simple approach to understanding the threshold setting on compressors and gates.
• Details on how to set a compressor.
• How to high pass filter, and why it’s your most powerful mixing tool.
• Advanced mixing techniques: serial and parallel compression, using distortion, multing, and comping.
• Links to downloadable Mixing, Critical Listening, and Recording Session checklists to organize your workflow!

Order HERE!