I explained what songs I wanted to record.
She helped me find the song lyrics – which we searched the internet for – and I practised them lots. We found a recording studio near where I live in Bangor, Northern Ireland. I wanted to record the CD for my birthday so we arranged to go to the studio on 7 July. I practised each song through with Chris Blair, the producer, before I recorded them and if I needed to put some more vocals down he prompted me on what parts.
I recorded three songs, You’re My Best Friend, Crystal Chandeliers and Your Cheating Heart. I was nervous when I was about to record them but my support worker Support workers Support workers are people who are paid to give care and support to people who need it. are people who are paid to give care and support to people who need it. and Chris put me at ease.
Copies for family and friends
I asked could I get ten copies of the CD so I could give it to family and friends and have one for Radio Ulster’s Hugo Duncan as he always lets me sing a song on his roadshow if they are coming to a town near me.
My support worker helped me with a photo shoot for my front cover.
I like to play the guitar when I’m at home so she advised me to have my guitar in the photos. We took lots of pictures and I chose which one I was happy with for my CD cover.
I felt I achieved my biggest dream and it was good to have the support from staff to do this. I have decided to go back to the recording studio again this year and record four different songs which I have started practising!