Project-Based Engagements
Project-based engagement work falls into two broad categories: Work for Hire Projects and Retainer Agreements. Work for Hire Projects include orchestration, production, and arranging services. Some custom score work will fall under this category, depending on scope. Retainer Agreements encompass a variety of services with specific goals and timeframes.
Work For Hire
With over 30 years of industry experience, I can fill a variety of roles in your project.
Voice Services
As a classically-trained spinto soprano, my sound blends the qualities of lyric and dramatic voices with a range that spans from F3 to B5. I sing in a Variety of languages – English, Spanish, German, and Italian – and can control the “heaviness” of my sound, so I can sing anything from a big aria to a lighter pop/folk sound. While I do not top line, I can write a melody for you. If you need a lyricist, I have several collaborators. Please book a Discovery Call with me to discuss your needs.
Check out my demo reel for some examples:
I offer three levels of service:
- Demo ($25): I create a 30 second demo that includes lead, doubles and up to 1 harmony. No tuning or alignment, but these can be added for an additional $25. One minor revision included.
- The Basics (starting at $100): Lead, doubles, up to 2 harmonies/background vocals for a song up to 2:30 in length. One set of minor revisions included. No tuning or alignment(*).
- The Works (starting at $250): Lead, doubles, up to 2 harmonies plus background vocals and adlibs – as needed/appropriate to your song, up to 3:00 in length. Tuning, alignment, and one set of minor revisions included.
Songs over the stated maximums will incur additional charges. Additional revisions are $100 each.
(*)While I strive for the absolute best performance for all of my clients, I am not a machine. It’s possible that my final performance will have small intonation issues and that my entrances/cut-offs will not be perfectly aligned. If you or your producer know how to use tuning and aligning software, this option should be fine for you.
Turn Around Time: Typically 3 – 7 business days.
What I need from you:
- Backing instrumentals
- Vocal line and lyrics – I can work with a sing-along or a music score.
- Reference track / general direction
What You’ll Get From Me:
- A “draft” of the vocals – an .mp3 light processing for your approval.
- Minor revisions – small changes in performance, tweaks to harmonies, etc.
- Final deliverables: Dry stems of all vocal tracks. If you selected The Works, these stems will be tuned and aligned using Vocalign Pro and RePitch Standard from SynchroArts.
Book a Discovery Call or send me a message to discuss your project.
Production & Orchestration Services
I am a full-service music producer for most genres of music, I specialize in orchestral, cinematic, and instrumental music. Check out my music to hear some of my projects – all songs were written and produced by me.
Starting with MIDI files, music scores, or lead sheets, I will arrange and orchestrate your piece using software instruments from Native Instruments, East West Sounds, Spitfire, and others. Using CC Automation, Key switches, etc, I am able to create a realistic sounding end-product that’s perfect for demos, sync, or projects. I also have a network of musicians that I can call upon if your project requires it.
Services include:
- Orchestration
- Arranging(*)
- Sound Design
- Vocal Recording, if your song requires a singer
- Mixing
- Light Mastering using Ozone is included if you need it. I am not a mastering engineer, though.
(*)I love to arrange music. I can take your sketch of an idea and arrange it into a fully realized piece. I can also arrange songs written by others so that it fits your voice or project perfectly. If you did not write the song, it is your responsibility to secure the appropriate permission and license for its use when I am done with the arrangement.
Cost: Starting at $600
Turnaround: Typically 12 – 14 business days
Cost and turnaround will be determined by the length of the song, number of instruments, whether or not you need vocals and/or live musicians, and what materials I am starting with. $600 typically covers a song that’s 2 – 3 minutes in length with 6 – 8 instruments plus some drum programming, no vocals/live musicians, and MIDI files.
Deliverables:
- All individual instrument stems. If I don’t mix the song, they will be dry.
- If I don’t mix the song, I will provide a lightly mixed (leveled, panned, room reverb) demo for reference
- If I mix the song, I will provide dry and wet stems and a fully mixed version of the song ready for mastering.
- Optionally, I can lightly master the song using Ozone. When we scope out the project, we can discuss whether this will be good enough or not.
As this is highly customized work, please Book a Discovery Call to discuss your needs.
Composition Services
My composition services overlap with my production and orchestration services. I can help you realize your vision by creating music to help you tell your story or embody a mood. My composition services focus solely on my specialties: orchestral, cinematic, and instrumental music.
The Process:
- Discovery Phase: We discuss your vision for the project; set goals, requirements, etc. (For soundtracks, this includes the spotting session.)
- Sketch Phase: I present a sketch (usually on piano) for your approval.
- Arrangement & Orchestration: Using software instruments from Native Instruments, East West Sounds, Spitfire, and others (or live musicians), I bring the sketch to life.
- Delivery
Cost: Starting at $1000
Turnaround: 14 business days (minimum)
Deliverables:
- All individual instrument stems. If I don’t mix the song, they will be dry.
- If I don’t mix the song, I will provide a lightly mixed (leveled, panned, room reverb) demo for reference
- If I mix the song, I will provide dry and wet stems and a fully mixed version of the song ready for mastering.
- Optionally, I can lightly master the song using Ozone. When we scope out the project, we can discuss whether this will be good enough or not.
Book a Discovery Call to discuss your vision. If your composition needs are for a larger project, a retainer agreement may be a better fit.
Retainer Agreements
Do you need more than a weekly lesson or coaching session? Do you have a large scale project that requires a variety of composition, arranging, and/or production services? A retainer agreement may be the answer if you need…
- Additional sessions in a month for performance or audition preparation, more intense learning needs, or to meet a deadline.
- Greater assistance in gathering resources. For example, pulling together an audition portfolio for college auditions, or assistance in developing a show.
- Music arranging services. Make that song fit your voice and stage personality like a glove.
- Custom composition services for large project such as a video game, movie, or corporate presentations and advertising.
- Music production services.
- Assistance in finding the right collaborator(s), specialized coaches, or other members for your team.
Unlike traditional lessons and one-shot work for hire projects, these agreements typically have a large scope and often include very specific timeframes, multiple service needs, and specific goals. Because of the additional meetings and/or services, they have a retainer-style structure. If your needs fall between weekly lessons / work for hire projects and a retainer agreement, some services may be available a la carte.
Book a Discovery Call to discuss your needs.
Ideal Candidates for Retainer Agreements
If you don’t see yourself in this list, that doesn’t mean I can’t help you. Book a Discovery Call today and let’s chat!
High School Students Getting Ready for College Auditions (Voice & Musical Theatre)
Audition Portfolio
We work together to build your audition portfolio so it meets the requirements for all of your applications. Unlike in a regular lesson situation, we’ll build out your portfolio in a short period of time so we can spend our time refining your material and presentation. I will provide an online accompanist for some lessons if you don’t have one locally.
Video Auditions
If you don’t already know someone, I can assist you in finding a local accompanist and/or videographer for any auditions you plan to pre-record. I’ll also work with you to review the footage of your pre-recorded auditions to help you pick the best examples. If you need help editing your videos, I am proficient with FinalCutPro and can assist you, or will find a video editor for the project.
Additional Skills & Resources
Work on your music theory and audition skills with me. I can also bring in outside coaches for specific skills (language coaches, acting, etc) if you require intensive coaching. Finally, if you want more information about specific schools, I can usually find someone in my network for you to talk to and/or have a lesson with at the schools you’re interested in.
If you’re getting ready for college, Book a Discovery Call to discuss your needs. You may also want to check out my College Audition Guide.
Adult & Teenage Musical Theatre Performers
Audition Preparation
We will work together to build an audition book that covers the characters that you typically audition for. During this process, we’ll work out the appropriate cuts for your songs so you can be confident that you have the right song and length for your auditions. Once the book is built, we’ll work on refining the material and your presentation.
Role Preparation
Go beyond memorizing your lines and songs. Learn how to build character and depth into your music. Explore different ways to deliver your lines. Develop your stagecraft skills in order to meet the challenges of your current role.
Additional Skills & Resources
I will bring in outside coaches for acting or other skills if more intensive coaching is necessary. I can also provide an accompanist for some lessons so that you have practice working with a pianist in an audition or rehearsal.
If you’re serious about theatre, Book a Discovery Call to discuss your needs.
Indie Artists
Each artist’s needs will be different, but services I could provide include:
- Deep artist development work
- Style & genre exploration
- Voice and stamina building
- Custom arranging – services and/or training
- Music production – services and/or training
- Set List / Album construction
- Assistance in finding collaborators
- Assistance in finding outside services to assist with marketing
This list changes with each artist’s journey. Book a Discovery Call and tell me about yours.
Television, Movies, Video Games & Corporate
I am happy to work on projects that need a cohesive musical voice:
- Advertising campaigns
- Internal or external facing presentations and campaigns
- Film & TV Score
- Game scores and sound effects
Book a Discovery Call to discuss your project.
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