Re: [Harp-L] Studio Charge for Harmonica

[icemanle@xxxxxxx]

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.
 
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. 
 
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.
 
The Iceman
 
-----Original Message-----
From: chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx




$50/hr is totally unacceptable if you're to be on somebody else's recording.  
All that does is drive the price down.  

$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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