For the modern musician, recording doesn’t always have to be done in a professional studio. The widespread accessibility of computers combined with a growing market for affordable, compact recording equipment means that almost any space can now be transformed into a high quality studio. Indie “Bedroom” artists such as Dayglow, Cavetown, and Clairo (to name a few) have shown just how successful home recording can be, all amassing millions of monthly listeners through songs written, recorded, and produced without expensive professional studios. For artists carving their own paths, interested in production, or simply on a budget, home recording is a practical, fun, and effective way to create music. This section will walk through some of the essentials of home recording.