Session Work

devilock76 · #1 02-05-2010, 10:31 AM

Wasn't sure where to put this...

I have been offered a chance to do some session work. I am really excited about it, and looking to build my portfolio to do more. However I am not sure what a good going rate is. I am in the Raleigh, NC area.

Any tips, hints, advice, examples; would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Ken

Blueszilla · #2 02-05-2010, 10:38 AM

Are they asking what your rates are? The remuneration for most all of the recording dates I've done was set by the artist or the studio. I suppose if you're getting more offers than you have time for, you can set your own rate.

It may depend on the type of work. For commercials/jingles, an hourly rate normally applies. For artists/singer songwriters, I've been paid 'per song'. The last time (Dec. '09) I got $100 per tune. Not bad, but not great. It took about 40 minutes to get what was needed for one song.

devilock76 · #3 02-05-2010, 10:45 AM

If I am reading him right he has indicated starting point is $100 and also stated that he sets up 3 hour blocks. In this job it is bass for three alt rock tracks. I pride myself on being a first take kind of guy in the studio.

Bottom line is I have recording and playing experience and a portfolio of work that got me the spot. However I am by no means even close to an established session player. I would love to be one though. I don't want to sell myself short but I also want to treat this as a career building opportunity.

Ken