MUSIC
Before I can start work I need the source files for the music you want me to use. (If you aren’t sure what sort of files to send me, how to send them, or why I even need music files from you, take a look at the FAQ.)
Please use info@theskatingmusicguy.com as the address for file transfers.
MONEY
My flat rate is 45€ per hour of my time. Whatever you want me to do, whether it be simple editing, music research, remixes, mashups, adding extra instruments or creating full orchestrations, it all gets charged at the same rate.
As a rough guide:
– a simple program for a younger skater typically takes me around 2-3 hours
– a short program for a higher-level skater might take 3-5 hours
– a free program maybe 4-6 hours
– a program for an ice dance or junior/senior synchro team could take me 5-6 hours if it’s straightforward, or several times that if it’s a crazy thing involving sampled Rubik’s Cubes or a live orchestra playing Both Sides Now. :)
Of course your program may be significantly simpler or more complicated than a typical one, but hopefully this will give you a general idea what to expect.
Once the program is finished I’ll send you an invoice with the payment details. If you’re within Europe or the UK you can easily pay by bank transfer using your favourite banking app. Payments in the US and Canada are usually by PayPal, although I can also accept certain types of bank transfer.
Within Europe I can also provide e-invoices for skating clubs and any other organisations which can process them.
INSTRUCTIONS
I’d appreciate an email telling me who you are, the maximum music length you need me to edit to, whether there are parts of the source files that you particularly want me to use, and any other information you think is important. Say hello! My email is info@theskatingmusicguy.com
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once I have your music and instructions I can start work. I’ll always tell you when to expect a first draft of your program. These days my turnaround time is one to two weeks even at quiet times of year, and in the spring and summer it can be three or four weeks, so be sure to contact me well before you actually need the music!
If you hear anything in the first draft that you don’t like, or if it needs a tweak before it will work on the ice, you can let me know and I’ll fix it. Then I’ll send you the final version as both a 320kbps mp3 and a CD-quality .wav file.