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Music Production Proposal Template

Music production proposals fail when you don't separate creative work (songwriting, arrangement) from technical work (tracking, mixing, mastering). Each has different revision economics. List them as separate line items with different revision policies.

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What to include in your music production proposal template

  • Number of tracks and target genre/style
  • Pre-production: arrangement, demo, key/tempo finalization
  • Tracking: studio time, session musicians, vocals
  • Mixing rounds (typically 2-3)
  • Mastering (in-house or 3rd party)
  • Publishing splits and producer points (if applicable)
  • Stems and project file delivery
  • Usage and distribution rights

How to price it

Per-song production: $500-$5,000 (indie) to $15,000+ (major label level). Mixing alone: $200-$2,000/song. Mastering: $50-$300/song. Album packages (10 tracks): $5,000-$50,000+.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Unlimited mix revisions (each round is a full day of work)
  • No deposit for studio time (artists cancel)
  • Forgetting publishing splits / producer points conversation
  • Including unlimited tracking time (sessions extend forever)
  • Not specifying who owns the masters

Sample template content

Here's an example of what a complete proposal looks like for this niche. Use it as a starting point ā€” you'll fill in your own details when you create one.

Scope of Work

Single song production for [Artist]: ā€¢ Pre-production session (2 hours) ā€” arrangement and demo ā€¢ 1 day tracking (8 hours) ā€” vocals + 4 instruments ā€¢ Editing and comping ā€¢ 2 rounds of mix revisions ā€¢ In-house mastering ā€¢ Final delivery: WAV + MP3, instrumental version, stems

Sample Line Items

DescriptionQtyTotal
Pre-production & arrangement1$400.00
Tracking session (1 day)1$800.00
Editing & comping1$300.00
Mix (2 revisions)1$600.00
Mastering1$150.00
Total$2,250.00

Sample timeline: 3-4 weeks from pre-production to final master

Terms & Conditions

50% deposit to start, 50% on final delivery. Mix revisions limited to 2 rounds. Round = single batch of consolidated notes within 5 days. Producer retains zero publishing unless explicitly negotiated. Optional 2 producer points (2% of master royalties) negotiated separately. Artist owns master recording upon final payment. Studio cancellations within 48 hours: 50% of studio fee charged.

Frequently asked questions

ā–ø Should I take publishing or producer points?

Optional and negotiated. Standard producer points: 2-5% of master royalties. Publishing is rarer for hired-gun production unless you co-write.

ā–ø How many mix revisions is reasonable?

Two. Each round = consolidated batch of notes within 5 days. Endless tweaks ruin the mix and your hourly rate.

ā–ø Who owns the master?

Default: artist owns. Producer retains right to credit in liner notes and use the song in portfolio. Document this clearly.

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