I'm sure there are hundreds of people on this forum who have actual experience in a recording studio. My Band Clones of Sam (Shameless plug) is about to enter the recording studio for the first time and I for one do not have a clue what I am doing in the studio. I've read some basic tips, like making sure I know what tempo each song should be, practicing nonstop before hand, etc. but am looking for some more tips. Found a good article here as a starting point:

Preparing for the Recording Studio