Full song production includes recording, mixing and mastering (if wanted), as well as helping with arrangements, performances, and additional instrumentation if wanted.
Full song production may include tracking at separate locations in order to fit the style or needs of the song, if wanted. The artist will cover the expense of the studio if we go that route.
I charge a flat fee for song production, so that as much as is needed can be spent to get the project to completion without worrying over excess time being spent.
Recording
At very reasonable and affordable rates, this is the perfect studio to get your band off the ground with your first single or EP.
The Shed Studio is setup primarily for recording rock bands, but is not exclusive to that genre.
Mixing
Mixing is done to turn a collection of tracks and parts into one cohesive sound. Without mixing, instruments can sound out of place, and the song will sound rough and unfinished.
Rates
Production
I charge a flat fee of 200$ per song. The reason this is a flat fee is in order to allow projects to take as much time as is needed. Producing within a set time limit can be counter-productive to creativity and expression, and can limit the potential of a project. As much I can, I want to avoid a project missing out on what could be due to budgetary constraints, or a slow day in the studio that gets things behind schedule. A flat rate makes things as simple as possible for the artist and allows things to take as much time as needed.
However, hourly/daily rates are also provided if the artist prefers to go that route, or only wants recording done. If, for example, you want to just come in for a day and record 10 songs live off the floor, the daily rate probably makes more sense for you.
Recording
Recording is done at a day rate or half day rate. Both include an engineer present for the duration of the session
Full day: 300$, 9 hours including breaks Half day: 175$, 4 hours
Mixing
Mixing and mastering rates will be different for every song. If a song is expected to take longer and more effort to mix/master, it will be quoted higher.
Mixing: 50-150$ depending on the length and complexity of the track with unlimited revisions Mastering: 30-50$ depending on the length and complexity of the track with unlimited revisions
Photos
Studio from outside
Studio setup for live recording a band
The Woodland Ritual recording live off the floor
Marshall Class-5 Tube Amp miced with SM57
Mesa Subway D-800 bass amp and Epifani UL Series 2 Cab
Gretsch Vintage 60s drum kit
Working on a mix
Outdoor lounge area for breaks
Outdoor lounge area for breaks
Outdoor lounge area for breaks
Portfolio
Live From The Shed
Live from the Shed is a series featuring live off the floor recordings and video of local talent! Below is the first episode
Dreamworld Panic
I engineered the recording of my band's first single "Family Portrait" with Justin Lapointe at Barnhouse Sound Productions, mixed it at the Shed, and mastered it with Justin Lapointe at the Barnhoues
Linked below are some interesting highlights from an original singer/songwriter session.
We worked with double vocal mics, loopers, midi guitar, and harmonica. The artist is looking for some backup, so if you'd like to work with them, I can put you in touch.
I am Ellis Frank, the engineer for the Shed. I've been playing guitar since I was quite young, and also play bass, drums, and some keyboards. I grew up in a very musical family. My dad is a member of Spirit of the West, and because of that I've been lucky enough to share the stage with them, members of the Barenaked Ladies, The Odds, and Sarah McLaughlin.
I had my first introduction to audio engineering at 10, recording multi track covers of my favourite songs on my iPad. My first experience in a professional studio was sitting in on recording sessions my dad managed. Since then I built up experience in audio engineering recording demos for bands I've been in and recording, mixing, and mastering my own music. I have been taking audio engineering lessons with Justin LaPointe from Barnhouse Sound Productions, elevating my skills to a professional level.
Some of my musical influences are Radiohead, IDLES, Pixies, Nirvana, the Microphones, Black Midi, Black Country New Road, Queens of the Stone Age, and Squid. I play in a band called Dreamworld Panic, and we are beginning to be an active member of the local scene!
I love the Victoria underground music scene, and I hope I can be a part of that and contribute to it with my skills and services.
Contact and Booking
To book a session or get more information email me at shedrecording@proton.me or text/call me at 250-580-4227 Come make some art at the Shed!
