Yes, the Nashville talent pool is amazing.  Expert, friendly session players and singers with credits that would impress even the most jaded person.  One of the best reasons to record in Nashville is the easy access to top talent.  Affordable?  Yes, you just have to know who they are and how to get them..

First, I’ve produced a lot of vocals and have a good model as to how a great performance takes place.  More specifically, I try to allow time to keep you vocally fresh and make sure you can hear in the studio environment.  I also make sure that we cut your tracks in the right key and that the song selections were made with you in mind.

Absolutely.  I don’t mind that situation one bit.  In that case you’re just asking me for studio and engineering services.  I can still help in multiple ways by simply coming up along side you.  Another set of good ears can be a real asset in these cases.

Yes, but it’s an incredible long shot at best.  What I’d rather do is record a project that helps you go to the next level.  Connect you up with a really edgy photographer, help you with media, set up your web site, and show you how to market your music online.  Most artists are doing this extensively and many are having success with this business model.  This is the path I recommend.

I’m happy to prepare a budget based on exactly what you need and then show you in detail what the costs and options are.  I believe that the Nashville recording market is the place to get the most for your money.  It’s like shopping at this giant talent store.  If you know where to look, everything you need is here and the talent is amazing.  What folks don’t realize is that the shear number of great musicians and studios in the Nashville market actually drives recording costs down. 

Yes, we almost always prepare charts before every session.  It all starts with a top notch arranger.  I believe a well thought out arrangement is one of the keys to a great project.  It will pay off many years into the future.  I’ve never recorded a project where the client was sorry that they hired an  arranger.  When an audience responds exactly like you had hoped to your music, you can partially credit that event to a well thought out arrangement. 

On an average 10 to 12 song project, once all the pre-production is complete (song selection, arrangement approvals & pre-programming), most people spend at least a week in Nashville for the initial recording process.  Many times I email rough mp3 mock-ups of the tracks for arrangement approval.  This works well because you can get a feel for what is really going to take place when we start tracking.  Issues such as key, tempo, style and form are already settled and approved by you.  Once you arrive in Nashville, it usually takes two to three days to track and overdub a typical CD project of 12 songs.  Two to three days for lead vocals and one day for background vocals. Three or more days to mix and master.  Some people split the process up into two or three trips so they can rehearse with the rough tracks before vocals.  A very good idea!

Yes, that is still a good idea.  I like DiscMakers.  Even in this day of digital downloads a lot of folks still buy CDs at concerts.  Believe it or not, some people are not buying their music on iTunes yet.  CDs are still the best way to generate product income in at a concert event. 

We can connect you with top graphic designers that will help you “brand” your project with a logo design that ties the project to your web site and other media you may already have.  Don’t skimp on this as it’s just as important as how your CD sounds.  Think marketing!

If your budget permits, then I would say yes.  You get the right mastering engineer and it can be a “WOW” experience.  However, this is an area of much discussion these days and is something that needs to be carefully thought out.  In many cases I master as I mix and prepare a final master.

Yes.....why wouldn’t I?  :)

Yes.  You will need a mechanical license for each song that is not yours.  This can be done online at www.harryfox.com.

Simply put, you have a better chance of getting what YOU want when you work with us.  Our experience and track record make us a good choice and value for any project.  We know how to make the most of your budget and time.  Even though each project is an original, we’ve been there enough to know what a successful project looks like.