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Are you a classical singer, violinist, flautist, cellist or other
musician?
I am professional collaborative pianist and Internet
communications expert. I can help you.
The price for my services is based on how much time it takes me, so I have set
different prices for different needs. For example, practice-quality playing is
easier for me then performance-quality playing, because I can miss a little
note, or set my own timing instead of matching yours. It doesn't take as long,
so it is cheaper.
- Free songs: FREE! If you need a song that I have already recorded from my
repertoire, it is FREE!
- Basic song: $15 A short, easy accompaniment that is generally 3 minutes or
less. Who decides whether a song is basic or not? I do, of course. Just ask
and I will tell you whether your piece is basic or a custom job.
- I can usually record your accompaniment within 1-3 days, unless I'm on
harder to play are considered a custom recording.
- I can work with you to create any other accompaniment you need on an hourly
basis. If you contact me and tell me what you need, I can give you an estimate
of how long it will take me. I charge $30/hour and include all client
communication, practice and recording time when estimating my hours. I do
not charge you for any technology time, such as time spent uploading,
emailing or converting songs into MP3s.
- I also do rush jobs on a custom basis for an additional fee. Just ask!
- My charge for live accompaniment is $40/hour. My practice time is built into
this price, but I reserve the right to charge extra for practice time with
particularly difficult pieces or short jobs.
- I can travel anywhere around the metropolitan Cleveland, OH area.
- I am also willing to travel to your area for special occasions, such as
weddings or recitals, provided that my expenses are covered. I am open to
traveling all over the world.
- For $10 I will send you an MP3 of the melody line, or "your part", of your song
played on the piano against a metronome beat.
- If you're already purchasing a Basic Song, for an additional $5 I will send you
a second MP3 that includes a rough version of the same accompaniment, plus
the melody line (your part) played on top.
- To keep costs low, I make MP3s for my customers, and I communicate via
instant message or email. You can contact me on ICQ, Skype or Yahoo
Messenger.
- If you need a CD made, I charge an extra fee.
- Per your request I can do MIDI and Wave sound files too.
- I can transpose the accompaniment in any key.
- Free accompaniments are converted into a low-bitrate MP3 format. That way
files are small and easy downloadable even with dial-up connection. Contact
me if you need high-quality MP3 or Wave versions.
Think my services are expensive? Let's say you need to practice a piece with
accompaniment for 20 hours. You can pay a live accompanist anywhere from
$35-$100 an hour for a total of $700 and up. Or, you can pay me once and
keep the piece on your computer, mp3 player or CD forever, practicing it over
and over again whenever you want. I'll even send you a new copy if yours gets
deleted or lost.
You're also helping other musicians every time you purchase a piece. Most of
these pieces become free for all of the subsequent musicians that come to my
website. Eventually, I'll have an open-source library of piano accompaniment
for every piece in the world. Think what an incredible resource that will be for
future musicians.
By the way, if you're another accompanist with high-quality recordings and
you'd like to add them to my free download collection, please don't hesitate to
contact me.
The place to order your piano accompaniment