Services – Michael Beinhorn

Services

Interactive

Song Analysis

Production

Incubation

Interactive Services

“SWITCHED ON“

Focus Point: Book a 30 minute chat with Michael.

Description: The “SWITCHED ON” service consists of a phone call, Zoom, FaceTime or Skype with Michael to discuss your creative challenges, wants and needs. You can create a service/package plan together or just talk about your music. Michael suggests that you prepare notes for the call so he can better understand your needs.

Time Frame: Service must be completed within two weeks of purchase date. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service. See disclaimer for more information.

“VOX“

Focus Point: Add more time to talk with Michael.

Description: The “VOX” is a 10 minute interaction with Michael via phone call, Zoom, Face Time, Skype, email or DM. Unlike “SWITCHED ON”, you are welcome to discuss any topic you wish. It can also be used as an add-on to “SWITCHED ON”.

Time Frame: Service must start and complete within one week from date of purchase. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service. See disclaimer for more information.

“IMPULSE“

Focus Point: Design your own experience to work with Michael at a workable price point.

Description: The “IMPULSE” service is a revolutionary approach to remote music production, because it’s completely designed by you, according to your personal needs and time frame. It’s also modular, so it can incorporate everything from remote production to artist development. Create your own unique experience for working remotely with Michael in any setting and for whatever amount of time you want.

Please note- this is a custom service that may require advance preparation by Michael. Let us know what type of assistance you want when scheduling.

Time Frame: Service must start and be completed within two weeks of purchase. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service. See disclaimer for more information.

Song Analysis Services

“SCRATCH“

Focus Point: Get Michael’s gut reaction to your song.

The “SCRATCH” service is designed to give you the answer to one very important question: “Is my song good?”. This offering is for all types of music, levels of musicianship and recording in any stage of the development process from rough demos to final masters. Send a song file or link and Michael will give you his immediate take on it.

Time Frame: Service turnaround time is within one week from the date files are received. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service. See disclaimer for more information.

“WARM JETS“

Focus Point: Get Michael’s feedback on your finished record.

Description: The “WARM JETS” service was created in response to a question Michael is asked regularly; “What do you think of my album?” Most artists don’t want detailed analysis of their finished record, just basic critique, some context and a few useful takeaway points. The process is very simple – just send Michael sound files of your recording and wait for his notes. Limited to 13 songs per album.

Time Frame: Service must start and be completed within three weeks of purchase. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service and/or sending files. See disclaimer for more information.

“NOW“

Focus Point: Have Michael answer questions about your song.

Description: “NOW” is a basic service, yet a powerful analysis tool. To begin, you prepare 3 focus points for Michael. These can be details in your song you need help with or questions about anything from arrangement to composition to performance or production. Next, send Michael your song file or link via email, along with your 3 focus points. You’ll receive an email response from Michael with the answers you need.

Time Frame: Service turnaround time is within one week from date notes and files are sent. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service. See disclaimer for more information.

“DA VINCI“

Focus Point: Have your song reviewed in depth by Michael.

Next, send your song file or link to Michael along with your questions and you will receive his response via email. Once you have reviewed Michael’s notes, you will have an optional follow up email exchange if you need him to clarify any of his notes.

Description: The “DA VINCI” focuses on specific areas in your song to help optimize it. This package allows Michael to address both your questions, plus every aspect of your song that HE feels needs to be examined. To begin, you prepare a list of questions about the song that you need Michael’s assistance with. These questions can be general or specific and about things like song structure, song quality, arrangement, orchestration, performance, production, etc.

Time Frame: Service turnaround time is within two weeks from date notes and files are received. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service. See disclaimer for more information.

Production Services

“GENERATOR“

Focus Point: Have Michael do pre-production for your song.

Description: The “GENERATOR” is a remote pre-production service which includes video consultations with Michael. To begin, you send your song file or link to Michael with or without any questions you may have. Then, Michael sends you in depth, detailed notes about your song via your preference of email or video.

Next, you will have an hour-long video consultation with Michael to discuss his notes. After that, you will start integrating his suggestions and when you’re ready, send him a revised, updated demo of your song. This cycle of notes and video consultations will repeat two more times. When the “GENERATOR” package is completed, your music will be ready for the next stage in your recording process.

Time Frame: Service must be completed within three months from date of purchase. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service. See disclaimer for more information.

“MODULAR“

Focus Point: Bring Michael’s production experience to your recording.

Description: The “MODULAR” package makes it possible to make great recordings with Michael from anywhere in the world. Michael will add production assistance to your session remotely in real time using apps such as Source Connect or Sessionwire. This package really is “MODULAR” because it can be incorporated at any stage of your recording project; with you, an engineer, or even another producer.

The “MODULAR” package covers five distinct areas within the production process:

Recording- tracking and overdubbing.
Programming- help with synthesizer programming, sound choices, etc.
Creative Editing- building and improving recorded performances, etc.
Mixing- critiquing and overseeing mixes, etc.
Mastering- reviewing masters, overseeing mastering, etc.

Please let us know the area(s) you need help with.

Time Frame: Service must start and complete within two months from date of purchase. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service. See disclaimer for more information.

“PIMP COAT“

Focus Point: Design your own production experience to work with Michael.

Description: The “PIMP COAT” is an assortment of Michael’s services, 100% customized by you according to your needs. It can include pre-production, as well as all services listed in the “MODULAR” package. Create your production experience and have Michael work directly with you remotely in real time using apps such as Source Connect or Sessionwire.

This is a custom service and requires advance preparation. The cost shown is an initial base price-actual cost will be determined by the clients’ requirements. Please contact us to design your service prior to purchase.

Time Frame: Service must start within two weeks from date of purchase. Service endpoint to be determined within an eight month period based upon client requirements. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service. See disclaimer for more information.

Incubation Services

“DISSECTION KIT“

Focus Point: Let Michael’s production experience help with your artistic growth.

Description: The “DISSECTION KIT” is a custom artist development program.

This service is offered in month-long increments and can be extended according to the client’s needs. Since it’s developmental, the normal term for this service runs 3-5 months. With this service, you’ll receive:

A description of program areas of focus and goals that address your specific needs.
Complete pre-production and analysis for the songs you plan to record (up to three songs if you’ve opted for the single month).
Once per-week video conferences for 1 hour to discuss your songs, your progress, etc.
Possibility of additional email communication for song review, critiques, etc (when necessary and time is available)

Time Frame: Service must begin within one month from date of purchase. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service. See disclaimer for more information.

“SURRENDER“

Focus Point: Have Michael coach you one on one.

Description: Need input planning or executing anything on your recording project? Need direction from an experienced expert?

“SURRENDER” is an hour-long video coaching session with Michael where you’ll find solutions that can be incorporated at any stage of your recording project. If music playback is necessary during the session, this is done in real time using apps such as Source Connect or Sessionwire. The session can be done with you plus an engineer, your editor, producer, manager, etc.

The “SURRENDER” package covers six distinct areas within the production process:

Recording– tracking and overdubbing.
Creative Editing – building and improving recorded performances, etc
Mixing– critiquing and overseeing mixes, etc.
Mastering– reviewing masters, overseeing mastering, etc.
Release– album sequencing, etc.
Reboot– revitalizing an artist’s vision.

Please let us know the area(s) you need help with.

Time Frame: Service must start and complete within one month from date of purchase. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about scheduling your service. See disclaimer for more information.

“SCAR TISSUE“

Focus Point: Experience powerful, in-depth critiquing sessions of your work with Michael and a group of your fellow artists.

Description: The “SCAR TISSUE” service is a digital round table forum, where Michael will lead you and a group of your fellow artists in open discussion and critique of each other’s work. Work and ideas presented may be at any stage of development. This process is one of the quickest ways to help artists overcome their fears, learn to see their own work more objectively and be more accepting of criticism.

Time Frame: Service will start once five or more artists have reserved spots. Service will take place over a three month period, meeting three times per month and lasting one and a half hours per session. Upon purchase, you will receive a welcome email containing information about your service. See disclaimer for more information.

MICHAEL BEINHORN