Michael Estok Production / The Vibe Dial Recording Studio / Nashville TN - F.A.Q
Located 2 miles from downtown Nashville, the Vibe Dial Recording Studio is home to the independent musician and producer Michael Estok. Designed specifically for the independent artist and songwriter, we provide full production for your album or demo needs.
Please do not hesistate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding rates or policies. Client lists are available upon request.
Vibe Dial Recording Studio policy list:
Half down required to start the tracking. Half down upon completion of project. If you wish to use your own musicians, hourly rates apply at $70 per hour (including engineer)Standad packages include 1 hour consult at pre-production, 2 hours of vocal tracking, and 1 hour at mix completion for a total of 4 hours. Any extra time can be purchased at $70 per hour including engineer.
Some additional frequently asked questions:
How do you charge?
We charge on a per song basis. Because every song is unique, each one will not have the exact same components. We require half down of the agreed amount per song to begin the tracking process, unless arrangements have been made otherwise.
What instruments can be recorded on my songs?
Instruments we provide: acoustic guitar, bass, electric guitar, live drums, live piano, plug-in instruments Instruments we subcontract for an extra fee: cello, dobro, lap steel, mandolin, pedal steel, violin
Do you specialize in a particular genre of music?
We do not. We believe that music should not be limited by genres or molds. We enjoy and can accommodate for any type of music.
Do you record bands?
Although we can, we choose to work with talented individual singer/songwriters on a direct basis who do not have the means to provide full instrumentation for their songs.
What can I expect when we meet?
An initial one-hour consult will be scheduled for each song. Each consult consists of recording a quick, professional work-tape where your vision of the finished project is discussed. This service is provided free of charge upon agreement of song completion. In the event that you decide not to further your affiliation with Vibe Dial Recording Studio for any reason a $100 consult fee will be charged, ending the production process and a worktape will be furnished. Half down for each song is required to begin the tracking process. After a scheduled two hour vocal session, a finished mixed and mastered product will be provided within 7 business days. Balance must be paid in full before any product leaves the premises. Session files and three different qualities of mp3's will also be provided at this time. We recommend bringing a hard drive for session file transfers, but offer DVD's for those without.
What forms of payment do you accept?
The Vibe Dial Recording Studio accepts cash, personal check, money order, and paypal. Personal checks must be cleared before production can proceed and/or any product leaves the premises.