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Songwriters-R-Us

The single most important aspect of the production process is the songwriting. What is the story we want to tell? Is there a message or lesson behind the song? How is it going to function on a technical level? All of these questions need to be answered during this initial stage.

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As an online mentor of mine once said: “Great songs aren’t written, they’re RE-written.” By getting the songwriting done properly in the beginning, we’ll have a strong foundation laid down for the future production to build off of. Great songs lead to great productions, which’ll then facilitate fantastic sound recordings, allowing the music to live up to its fullest potential.

Here's how

it works

Now of course I am running a business here, so we DO need to get down to the nitty gritty of how much working with me will cost you, and what is included at each price point. Below are the most common pre-built packages I offer:​​

Here's My Idea

$50/song

  • Co-write lyrics for 1 full song

    • Must have pre-written lyrics & melody to start with​

  • Lead vocal guide recording​

  • Raw recordings only

  • Songwriter's share on royalties

  • Estimated 2 day delivery

  • UNLIMITED revisions

Cheapest option, but with the most creative limitations

Let's Tell a Story

$150/song

  • Write lyrics & melody for 1 full song from scratch

  • Lead vocal guide recording

  • Raw recordings only

  • ​Songwriter's share on royalties

  • Estimated 3 day delivery

  • UNLIMITED revisions

Middle of the road option, with some creative limitations

Go On a Journey

$300/song

  • Write music, lyrics & melody for 1 full song from scratch

  • Lead vocal guide recording

    • Plus harmonies & backing​

  • Raw recordings only

  • Songwriter's share on royalties

  • Estimated 5 day delivery

  • UNLIMITED revisions

Most popular option, with fewer creative limitations

One-of-a-Kind

$1,500/song

  • Write music, lyrics & melody for 1 full song from scratch

  • 3 instrument recordings max

  • Lead vocal recording

    • Plus harmonies & backing​​

  • Fully produced recordings

    • For use on the record​

  • No songwriter's share on royalties

  • Estimated 10 day delivery

  • UNLIMITED revisions

Most expensive option, but with ZERO creative limitations.

As an artist myself, I understand how vulnerable of an experience it is sharing your work with other people. Even I still experience these same feelings every single time! You want to make sure you’re placing your music into the hands of the right people, and it’s difficult to know who you should trust.

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I certainly never want a client of mine committing to a project when they don’t feel fully confident about it. So if you have ANY questions about my service, feel free to reach out to me via the contact me page. I’ll be more than happy to provide you with all of the information upfront, so that you can make an informed decision from there.

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I look forward to chatting with you about your next project! Thank you so much for your time.

FAQ

Q #1: What music genres do you work in?

A: My bread and butter is anything featuring live instrumentation. I am a popular choice for pop, rock, R&B and Indie records. Other genres I've been hired for include jazz, blues, reggae, punk, metal, country and EDM. I am open to taking on any project falling outside of those genres too though!

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Q #2: Are you affiliated with a PRO for collecting performance royalties?

A: Yes, I am affiliated with BMI as a songwriter. If you plan to self-publish your work, I can provide you with my IPI number for your song registration.

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Q #3: Do you claim ownership over the final product?

A: No, I do not. All copyrights & ownership are passed along to the client once they make their purchase.

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Q #4: If I am unhappy with the final product, what happens?

A: Every client has the opportunity to request UNLIMITED revisions on the final product. But if after several rounds of revisions you’re still unsatisfied, you will get your money back, PLUS an additional $50 for your trouble. No questions asked.

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Q #5: What is your range as a singer?

A: My vocal range goes from a G2 to an E4 (falsetto F4 to E5). I would be classified as a low-tenor voice.

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Q #6: Could I also hire you to sing on the record?

A: Sure you can! This will incur either an additional $100 fee, for a lead vocal only, or a $200 fee, if you’d like harmonies and backing vocals as well.

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Q #7: What instruments do you record yourself for Package #3?

A: Piano (electronic), keyboard, synthesizer, strings and horns (electronic), bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, ukulele (baritone), sample-based drum kit, sample-based percussion.

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Q #8: I need instruments that fall outside of that list. What do we do?

A: I’ve got a network of session players I can reach out to! Most commonly I will hire on a live drummer, or a soloist with a specific style. Their fee will be added on top of mine. I will coordinate with them on your behalf.

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Q #9: If I end up wanting you to produce the record after writing the song here, what do we do?

A: This happens pretty often. We’ll go ahead and upgrade your project to a full-service production. Since the song has already been written, I’ll be offering a discount rate! We’ll also need to renegotiate your contract to reflect these changes.

 

Q #10: None of your pre-built packages meet my specific needs. What do we do?

A: We can totally create a custom, tailored-made solution for your project. If you believe this would apply to you, please clarify that for me when you initially reach out via the contact me page.

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