Re: [Harp-L] Studio Charge for Harmonica

["Chris Michalek" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The problem with that Larry, and this is by no means an assault on your character, is that way of thinking is manipulative. Not to mention, that type of math is pretty transparent thus giving the "handleofpower" to the project whereby the producer could make one "sitonhisthumb" for three hours to get what he/she paid for.

The bottomline is this: charge what works for you. I charge $65-75/hr for lessons. If you want to pay that great if not, that's fine too. I charge $150/hr for studio work. The first hour is $150 minimum and then I charge in half hour increments.  I generally don't leave the house to play a gig unless I make at least $100 otherwise my time is better spent learning new songs or hanging out with my wife, mistress or my girlfriend's little sister. There are exceptions to the rule but playing for $50 a night is underselling yourself no matter what your skill level.

Larry, I've heard your music. You should charge at least $75/hr. You're that good!!




>-----Original Message-----
>From: icemanle@xxxxxxx [mailto:icemanle@xxxxxxx]
>Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 04:07 PM
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Studio Charge for Harmonica
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>Actually, if you do the math (minimum 3 hr fee @ $50/hr) and can cut it in one or two takes (my preferred method), you walk away with $150 for 15 - 30 minute's work.
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>The professional situation's I've run across have been to lay down harmonica for a song or 2 at the most at one session. 
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>Remember, there is no definitive answer. If you are a low to mid level player or are working on your experience, let me know who will pay you $150/hr for studio time. I'll head on over to that studio myself.
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>The Iceman
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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>$50/hr is totally unacceptable if you're to be on somebody else's recording.  
>All that does is drive the price down.  
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>$150/hr min is what many studio musicians think is acceptable.  You as the 
>musician of course are expected to come to the gig prepared and ready for 
>anything so you don't waste the producers time and money.
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