Stillwaters Studios
Fees:
Cost has been a major stumbling block for many artists, especially those just starting out. Having worked in several big expensive studios, I know the pressure of the clock ticking off the dollars at rates from $50 an hour to $500 an hour. If you make a mistake, you have just increased the cost of the CD and decreased your creativity. That is not the way we like to operate here. Below you will find the industry standards that may be used as guidelines only. Stillwaters Studios wants to help you produce your song, period. The cost can be negotiated. This could include bartering and labor trading. Money should not prevent you from recording your song.
Most professional craftsmen earn $25 to $60 dollars an hour in this area of Virginia. Thirty five dollars is a reasonable average at this time. This is also true of musicians and engineers. The cost of the CD or Demo project depends on how much of the work you want us to do . The more refined and rehearsed the songs are before you arrive here, the less it costs to record and edit them.
Lodging and meals for your stay are also flexible. If you require maid service and a cook , the costs goes up. If you would like to throw your own linens in the washer, clean up after yourself, and fry an egg in the morning, the cost stays down. You see the point? This is my home. You are my guest and you are welcome. However, the equipment is expensive and the mortgage must be paid or else Stillwaters Studios will close.
The cost for an average size CD will range from $2,000 to $20,000 depending on what you require. Let’s talk.