Music Arranging
Looking to share your music? I can help with anything from simple demos to fully produced recordings to preparation for live performance.
Working together, we'll come up with a concept for your recording, choose the instruments that best support your song, and then prepare and record all of the parts using synthesizers and sample libraries. If you want to step things up a notch, we can add live guitar, cello, woodwinds, or other instruments.
Recording
I have a small home-based project studio where I'm able to record individual singers and instrumentalists.
For larger groups, including bands, vocal groups, and orchestra, I'm well connected with the finest studios in the region and can book recording sessions for you. I work regularly with the best musicians in the state, and in most cases, I'm able to contract those musicians for you at no extra charge.
Music Preparation
If you're in need of printed music, I can help prepare your music for publication or for live performance.
Music Instruction
I offer instruction in piano, music technology, songwriting/composition, and music arranging/orchestration.
FAQs
What recording software do you use?
ProTools, Digital Performer, Logic Pro
What virtual instruments do you have available?
East West Quantum Leap Symphony Orchestra, Synthogy Ivory Italian Grand Piano, Real Guitar, Orange Tree Sample Libraries, Drums on Demand, Stylus RMX, Addictive Drums, Addictive Keys, AAS Player, Strum Session 2, Lounge Lizard Session 4, UVI Workstation, DB-33 Hammond Organ, and many more!
Do you have a piano in your studio?
Yes, I have a digital piano that you can use to control any of the sounds in my extensive sample library.
Are you able to record vocals and live instruments?
Yes, I have really nice vocal mics and a great mic for recording acoustic guitars, woodwinds, brass, and stringed instruments.
What instruments can you emulate with synthesizers and sample libraries?
Just about anything. I'm particularly strong in orchestra, drums, bass, acoustic guitar, classic keyboards/synths, pop, and techno sounds.
Vocal processing and "auto-tune" ability?
Yes, great compression, EQ, reverb, delay, pitch correction, and other processing plug-ins.
What music notation software do you use?
Sibelius and Muse Score, with the ability to exchange files in Finale.
How do I budget for my project?
Contact me and I can talk you through it. I also have spreadsheets I can share with you to plan for and budget every phase of your project.
What do your arranging services include?
-Work with you to choose the instruments that best support your song
-Create all lead vocal, background vocal, and instrumental parts
-Perform/program all sampled instrument parts
-Musician contracting
-If needed, export individual instrument tracks for use at other studios (and delivery of all digital files)
What do you charge to conduct orchestral sessions at other studios?
$75 per hour with a two hour minimum
What do you charge to produce vocal sessions at other studios?
$75 per hour with a two hour minimum
What do I need to give to you in order for you to start arranging my song?
Contact me and I'll talk you through it.
What do you charge for your services?
-Hourly Arranging Rate is $75 with a two hour minimum
-Demo packages start at $300
-Sheet music arranging is $300 for a piano/vocal arrangement of a song up to 4 minutes.
($75 for each additional minute)
-Score and parts prep: $150 per minute of music
-Music Instruction is $50 per hour ($37.50 for 45 minutes, $25 for 30 minutes)