Frequently Asked Questions
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For mixes and masters, anything from within 24 hours to 1 week upon starting the project. Total time needed is dependent on project size, scope and my availability. If you would like an estimate on lead time, I would be happy to provide that for you. Oh, and I’ve never missed a deadline.
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We go until its done and not a step sooner. As far as I’m concerned, revisions are a part of the service you are already paying for. You need to be able to A/B test ideas or explore new creative territory with freedom, especially if you are a remote client. I’m confident in my abilities, and therefore getting it right the first…. or third time.
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I can record you in a cemetery or abandoned bottle factory if that’s the kind of thing you’re into. As long the cops don’t show up and wreck all my gear.
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YES! As long as that studio is friendly/accommodating to freelancers like me.
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Most venues will provide you a recorded multi track of the set for a small fee, ideally recorded pre-fader. Please make sure these stems are provided AS RECORDED with no additional processing.
If this is a DIY show, you probably don’t have access to large expensive mixing consoles with many channels. If possible, kick and snare, guitar cab, bass DI, and vocal mic stems are all I really need to get the job done.
If you or a friend have a camera or field recorder, have them set up about 10ft away from the stage and we can also get a nice image of the space you played in.
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I’m a former full-time artist myself, and my past experiences on the other side of the glass give me a unique understanding and creative edge that goes far beyond my technical ability. It’s important to me that the artist feels heard and connected to their own music while they are making it. When everyone is happy and having a good time, things tend to go smoothly (and quickly)!
As a wise person once said:
“If a record takes more than a week to make, somebody’s f*****g up.” -
This 20% discount exists because its important to me that great artists get to share their music with the world. It’s even more important to me that it sounds good. Recording and releasing professional, well recorded, mixed and mastered music cannot be for only the bourgeoisie or the privileged classes, and it cannot be reserved solely for the beneficiaries of a patriarchal and ableist system. The music industry consistently fails that mandate at every level of operation, and actively discriminates against people who I consider my peers and friends on a daily basis. I live and struggle with chronic illness, so this fight is very personal for me. Giving back to my community is the least I can do.