Frequently Asked Questions
1. What kinds of projects do you take on?
Recording, mixing, mastering, full-production, stem-mix rescue, Atmos/Dolby, and one-on-one consulting. I work with anyone from my local community to national acts around the world.
2. Can we work together if I’m not in Boston?
Absolutely. The studio is in Topsfield, MA, but I run high-speed remote sessions using Sessionwire for real-time mix playback and recording, Samply for project sharing and mix notes, and any popular platform for file sharing and archiving. Artists on four continents have signed off on finals without boarding a plane!
3. I only have a rough voice memo—can you turn it into a record?
Yes—that’s a core specialty. Send the memo, we’ll flesh out arrangement, instrumentation, and production, then iterate together until it sounds ready for distribution. Want an example?
4. How do I book and what does it cost?
Start with a free 20-minute discovery call. After we scope the work you’ll receive a fixed quote; a 50 % deposit secures the dates, with the balance due on delivery of files or the first day of recording. Rush and weekend rates are available.
5. What’s included in your mixing/mastering package?
All mixing quotes are different because you aren’t just handing your music off to me to mix - we are collaborating on an important part of the recording making process. For Mastering, I offer spectral repair, precise loudness targeting, Apple Digital Masters compliance, DDP with CD-Text & ISRC if needed, alt versions (instrumental, clean, acapella), vinyl/cassette pre-masters, and up to three revisions if needed.
6. How fast is turnaround and how many revisions do I get?
Typical single-song mix: 3-5 business days; EP/album timelines agreed up-front. Two mix revisions and three master revisions are included—most projects wrap inside the first round.
7. How should I prepare my files?
When we agree on service and scope I will send you an email with all the fine detail requests.
8. Do you offer Dolby Atmos or other spatial formats?
Yes, Atmos/Binaural is available. Stereo stems are always delivered alongside immersive masters.
9. Are you really Apple Digital Masters certified?
Yep—masters are delivered to Apple in their native 24-bit Hi-Res format, so nothing is dithered twice downstream.
10. What payment methods do you accept?
ACH, Debit, Credit, Paypal, Venmo, Cash. Gear or Service trades/barter also optional.
11. What’s your cancellation or reschedule policy?
Reschedules ≥ 7 days out are free. Inside 7 days the deposit converts to a credit you can use within six months. Same-day cancellations forfeit the deposit.
12. Do you offer mentoring or consulting?
Yes—30- and 60-minute Video chat sessions covering production workflow, career strategy, or studio business. Mentorship slots open bi-annually; inquire early.
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