Pricing
How much does mixing and mastering cost?
Mastering is $70 a song. Mixing and mastering is $349, and that includes the master. Coaching is $697.
That’s the whole price. I don’t charge per track, and nothing gets added at checkout. If you haven’t worked with me before, use the code FIRSTMIX — revisions are unlimited and they’re free.
| Service | What it is | Price | Turnaround | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo MasteringMastering only | Your finished stereo mix, mastered through the analog chain. 3 revision rounds. | $70 | 2–4 days | Buy |
| Stem MasteringMastering only | 2–5 stems rather than one file, so I can move one element without touching the rest. | $110 | 2–4 days | Buy |
| Mixing & Mastering — ProMost popular | Full mix and analog master. Vocal tuning and alignment (Auto-Tune). 3 revision rounds. | $349 | 3–5 days | Buy |
| Mixing & Mastering — EliteEverything in Pro, plus | Melodyne and Auto-Tune, all alt mixes plus mixed stems, unlimited revisions. | $449 | 3–5 days | Buy |
| CoachingThe record, and how it was made | A mix and master, plus a 30–60 min video breakdown, the unlocked session and custom presets. | $697 | 5–7 days | Buy |
| Albums, EPs and vinylPriced per project | Per-song discounts across a body of work, sequenced and level-matched. Vinyl cut-ready. | Quote | Ask | Enquire |
Not sure it’s worth it? Hear a before and after in your genre →
Every price includes the analog master, however many tracks the song has, Apple Digital Masters certification and whatever delivery formats you need. All of it done by me.
Not sure which one? If the mix is finished, you need mastering. If it’s recorded but doesn’t sound like a record yet, you need mixing and mastering. If you want to learn to do it yourself on your own song, that’s coaching.
Common questions
About the money.
Why is this cheaper than a big studio? What’s the catch?
There isn’t one. A commercial studio charges you for a building, a staff and a day rate. I own my room and work on one song at a time, so what you’re paying for is my time and my gear — not overheads. The chain, the monitoring and the standard are the same ones I use on major-label work.
Do I need to buy mastering as well as a mix?
No — it’s already included. Every mixing package comes with the analog master. You only need the mastering-only service if the song is already mixed, by you or by someone else.
What if I need more revisions than the package includes?
First-time clients get unlimited revisions free with FIRSTMIX, so this rarely comes up. After that: Pro and the mastering services include three rounds, Elite and coaching are unlimited, and you can lift the cap on any project for $65. I’d rather you tell me it isn’t right than release something you’re unhappy with.
Do you discount albums and EPs?
Yes, significantly, and the discount grows with the track count. Multi-song projects also get sequenced and level-matched across the whole record, which per-song pricing doesn’t cover. Send me the number of songs and a rough release date and I’ll quote you.
Can I hear the difference before I pay?
Yes — there are before-and-after comparisons in seven genres on the mixing and mastering page. Real songs by independent artists, level-matched, so the only variable is the work.