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Record an EP in Kelowna
A five-song EP, planned as a project: a clear price per song, 12 studio hours and 3 revisions for each, and a schedule that fits around real life.
An EP is usually four to six songs. It is the most common first release for a local artist, and it is the size of project where planning pays off most: enough songs to tell a story, few enough to finish in a season.
What an EP costs
Every song is priced the same way: your hourly rate times 12 included studio hours, with 3 revision rounds. Package discounts start at 5 songs, so a four-song EP is priced as four individual songs and a five-song EP gets 5% off.
| Project | At $35/hr | At $50/hr | At $65/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-song EP (no package discount) | $1,680 | $2,400 | $3,120 |
| 5-song EP (5% off) | $1,995 | $2,850 | $3,705 |
Totals before GST. The rate you choose also sets how ownership is shared; see long-term projects for how that works. A six-song EP can be priced as a five-song package plus one more song. Ask and we will work out the best arrangement.
A three-month plan for a five-song EP
| When | Focus |
|---|---|
| Month 1 | Plan the songs, track the foundations of the first two |
| Month 2 | Overdubs and vocals for songs 1 to 2, foundations of 3 to 5 |
| Month 3 | Finish songs 3 to 5, then revision rounds and sign-off |
Before the first session
- Pick the songs and put them in release order, even if it changes later.
- Record a voice memo or phone demo of each one so the arrangement is clear.
- Work through the session checklist.
Questions
How long does it take to record an EP?
Most EPs fit comfortably into about three months at a steady pace. Each song includes 12 studio hours, so a five-song EP is 60 hours spread over however many sessions suit your schedule.
Can I start with one song and add more?
Yes. Start with a single song at the base price. If you decide to continue, we can move to a package, and the remaining songs follow the package rates.
Are mixing and mastering included?
In long-term projects they are built in. For one-off work they are quoted with the project.
Tell us what you're working on.
A song, an EP, a full album. Start with a conversation and we will map out the project together.
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