How to Record Your Special Message

 

You can record your voice right from your cell phone! Your smartphone has a microphone already included. So here are instructions for how you can record yourself on your smartphone, and then email us the recording afterward.

Helpful Hints for Recording

  • Try to find the quietest space available for recording

  • Try to record in a room without an echo

  • Speak slowly and clearly

  • Limit your recording to 10 seconds

  • NOTE: Using the microphone on your earbuds create very clear sound, but are not necessary. You may use the internal microphone on your cellphone

How To Record A Voice Memo From An iPhone

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1. Find the voice memos app.

2. Open the app.

3. Press the red record button. Make sure you see sound waves when you start speaking.

4. Now hold the phone to your ear (not in front of your mouth) like a normal phone call and speak your message.

5. When you are finished, press the red “Stop” square. Then press “Done.”

6. The file will automatically be added to your list of recordings. Tap the file name and it will give you the option to rename it. Change the file name to Your Song Title - Your Name.
Example: Yes, My Princess-David Hawkins

7. Now you should see your memo in the list of recordings on the screen. Press on the voice memo you just recorded and listen to make sure it is what you want.

8. Click on the row of three dots at the bottom left of the voice recording.

9. Click 'share'

10. Share the recording via email to david@songmakerproductions.com

 

How To Record A Voice Memo From An Android Phone

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1. Find (or download) a simple voice recorder app. There are a lot of options. Some examples include "Audio Recorder" from Sony or "Voice Recorder" from Green Apple Studio.

2. Open the app.

3. Click on “settings” on the bottom right. Be sure that you are set on the best quality MP3 preset. Press the “back” button.

4. Press the red record button. Make sure you see levels on the input meter.

5. Now hold the phone to your ear (not if front of your mouth) like a normal phone call and speak your message.

6. When you are done, press the red “stop” square. It will prompt you to name the file. Name it Your Song Title- Your Name. Hit OK.
Example: Yes, My Princess-David Hawkins

7. Press on “Recording list.” Choose the voice memo you just recorded and listen to make sure t is what you want. Then press the share button on the top right.

8. Now choose the email program you use and send the recording to david@songmakerproductions.com