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How do you charge someone for studio time?
You can:
- Charge A Flat Project Fee. How much should that be?
- Charge A Per-Song Fee. This is better than the flat project fee but not by much.
- Get Paid On Spec. This is the way that most fledgling producers start their careers.
- Charge An Hourly Rate.
- A Combination Of The Above.
What is the cost of recording a song in studio?
The cost for a full band to produce one song would be around Rs. 35,000 including mixing/mastering. The per hourly rate of the studio to record vocals or acoustic songs is around Rs. 2,000.
How much should I charge to mix and master?
The average cost for professional mixing and mastering services varies from $150 to $700 per song to receive a good quality product. When working with top-producers, the pricing can get into the $1,000’s. But, with any other studio, you can still obtain a radio-worthy product with a budget of $200 per song.
How much should I charge for a recording session?
Studio time can run from $30 to $200+ per hour depending on the studio. In most cases, an album takes 60 to 100 hours to finish depending on the artists’ skill level. Most studios also offer project-based recording rates.
How much should I pay for mixing?
Someone with better mixing chops than you but starting out professionally might charge around $200-300 per song. For $400-600 you can get a fantastic mix from an engineer with some recognized credits. This is a sweet spot for many serious indie musicians who want quality, but are self-funding and price sensitive.
How much should I charge for custom music?
You basically charge per minute of finished music composition. Rates usually run from $50 to $1000 per minute of finished music. Of course there are rumors that Hollywood composers like Hans Zimmer are able to charge over $50,000 per minute of finished audio.