Sheffield graduate explores the mind of a musician

Terry Curran, a graduate from the University´s Department of Music, also presents on the show, Performing to the Red Light, which takes listeners behind the scenes of the recording process to gain an insight into performers thoughts before they enter the studio. Musicians are rarely provided with guidance on how to tackle studio recordings, yet it is a common feature of their professional life. Whilst some easily adapt to the process, others have struggled. Some have even developed `phonophobia´ - a fear of the studio. The programmes explore factors such as how performers cope with the demands of making their first recording, along with how groups of musicians decide which, out of several recordings, the best take was. Based on Terry´s MA dissertation on the psychology of recording, the programmes feature interviews with a number of classical recording artists, some who are new to the business, and others who are more experienced. There are also interviews with notable producers and record-company executives, who discuss the psychological aspect of making a recording.