Recording an album as an independent artist takes a lot of preparation, and having a plan before getting into the recording studio can make a huge difference in how the final product will turn out. Our friends at Tunecore have released a great guide on their blog which will make the process much more efficient and enjoyable.
Take a look here: http://www.tunecore.com/blog/2014/04/what-to-do-before-going-to-record-your-independent-album.html