Your Source Music

First a clarification - I can't sell you music commercially recorded music. I can only edit music that you have already purchased. The better the music source, the more I can do with it and the better the end result will be sonically.

The first choice quality-wise would be audio taken directly from CD's or from full quality files that you've taken from CD's. Probably the first choice from a convenience standpoint would be files downloaded from iTunes Music Store, Amazon, etc. As long as the downloaded files are more recent 256bps mp3 or AAC files (as opposed to earlier 128bps files) the end result will probably be just fine.

Music can be sent to me electronically or via mail. Many music files (at the quality we want) are to large to send by email. You-Send-It is one of many services that clients have used - alternatively many of my clients just make use of my iDisk's Public Folder. I'm sure we can work all of this out in our "getting started" email exchange.

Getting Started

Ultimately I'll need whatever instructions you have regarding what you're wanting out of the music you're sending - maybe a rough tempo or emotional roadmap, certainly the maximum and minimum timing you require (I need some sort of range here, if possible), and basically anything else you want to share to get me headed in the right direction. Now we can do that by email, or if you prefer we can do it over the phone (or via Skype or iChat) - either was it all starts by clicking this link to send me an email.

Delivery

These days with nearly everyone having the internet and computers that can easily burn CD's, my standard practice is to make two files of your routine available for private download. The first being a full-size WAV or AIFF file perfect for burning full quality audio CD's and the second being a 320bps (highest quality) mp3 file perfect for use on iPods, etc.

Of course, if you need me to make and mail physical CD's I can certainly do that. (Burning, labeling and mailing two CD copies of your routine will cost an additional $25)

Turnaround

This is not a big company, in fact, it is just me. So depending on my schedule, turnaround could vary. Generally though, once I have the source music files in hand, routines are usually finished in a day or two.

Rates

My standard price for editing the music for a routine is $100. Of course, how much time a routine takes to edit can vary greatly - depending entirely on the source music - so I reserve the option, after receiving your music, to lower the price (if a great routine from that source would require a few simple edits) or contact you about negotiating a fee that more reasonably reflects the source materials challenges and/or what compromises we'll be making at that standard.

Payments

Payment is due when you're satisfied.

I'm finding PayPal to be the most convenient to both my clients and myself (for these skittish of Paypal, kind in mind, you don't have to join Paypal in order to make a payment).

Unless other arrangements are made, I will send a PayPal invoice upon your approval of your mix files.

Re-do's and Corrections

As for corrections and tweaks - this is why I send full quality files before I've been paid. I want you make CD's, play your music at the rink and work with it a bit. If some part just isn't working, or for instance, some section's too soft or whatever, let me know and we'll see if I can fix it.

As for full blown re-dos, well that's a big grey area and would have to be discussed regarding extra fees or not. Honestly I'm yet to have it come up - which is why I'm (at least so far) quite comfortable with my existing payment policy.