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KaraEdwards · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:17 pm Post subject: OT: Rates for Composing Music

I think there are some musicians on this board- right?

This is totally random- and I'm researching the answer for a client...what are normal rates for creating custom music beds? I know the rates on various royalty free sites, but this would be a custom bed used exclusively by the client...I'm assuming as a complete buyout.

Not sure if anyone here would know this answer- but I thought I'd throw it out there! Thanks in advance!
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bobsouer · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:24 pm Post subject:

Kara,

One composer we worked with when I was with the Billy Graham Association charged us $1500 for a custom bed. Another wanted $5000 for a somewhat more extensive project. I think you'll find prices are all over the map depending on the experience and skill of the musician involved. (Kinda like voiceover.)
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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:28 pm Post subject:

is there an M(usic) 123 you can check out for all-over-the-map rates? Wink

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Eddie Eagle · M&M Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2393

It really depends on usage, the artist, and the client. If the client is in love with a particular music style of a musician they probably have a price they are willing to pay.

Check this out. http://www.afm.org/uploads/file/public_pdf/Jingle%20Summary%202009.pdf

It's up to what the artist wants and what the client will pay.

Deirdre · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:45 pm Post subject:

Kinda like VO work.
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Lance Blair · M&M Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 2281 Location: Atlanta

I've charged between $1500 and $2500 for my original custom music beds, and that includes :60, :30, :15 edits and various stingers - but these projects were for large corporate events. My budget could in theory be much lower for say a local non-profit, or much higher for broadcast/film: and the quality of work would be reflected in that.

I really should focus on doing more of that work when I can. I really enjoy it - but it does take some time.
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KaraEdwards · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 3:16 pm Post subject:

Actually- this helps a lot- thank you guys! I had a feeling it was all over the board but didn't even know the range to start in.

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ccpetersen · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:22 pm Post subject:

My hubby does soundtrack work, too, and his answer was -- depends. But, the rates quoted here are somewhat representative. His soundtracks are usually longer, but not always, hence more money.
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Hart · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:41 am Post subject:

I know this is old and you may have already provided a quote but for more answers you might try asking on the forums at www.gearslutz.com and or www.recording.org. A lot of professional music types hang out there that do this stuff.
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