Services

Pre-Production

The key to making a great recording boils down to two things: Planning and Planning. Don't wait till you are in the studio to start rehearsing or writing your songs. It is not just your wallet that is going to suffer. Arrangement is just as important as finding the perfect guitar tone. Sometimes it's not what you add, but what you take away, that brings a piece to life.


Need help getting your ideas organized?

Let Q-Modal Sound work with you to establish a budget and prepare your songs for the recording studio. That way, when it's time to record, the process doesn't detract from the performance.



Recording

Nothing is more important to the vitality of a recording than the environment you record in. To yield great results, not only must the space sound good, but it must be conducive to the creative process. Technology doesn't create great music, people do.

 

Need a professional, friendly environment to record in?

At Q-Modal Sound, with my experience and knowledge as an artist and engineer, there is no musical or technical challenge that should prevent you from realizing your artistic vision.



Mixing

Mixing is an art. Achieving an aesthetic balance between all the elements, and making them cohere together requires patience, a good ear, and a love of music. One of the biggest obstacles facing musicians today is getting your music noticed. The abundance and affordability of technology has made it even more crucial to be able to stand out against all the background noise. Not only should it sound acceptable technically, but it should peak the emotional interest of the listener. It starts with a solid recording, and with a great mix you can feel the music come alive.


Don't live in the Houston area?

Not a problem. I can transfer large files over the Internet (Ftp, Yousendit, AIM) and mix remotely. Call (832) 723-1979 to learn more.



Songwriting

Rome wasn't built in a day, and a sucessful song is a collaborative effort that can require several individuals to come together. If you are an artist with great talent, but you are missing something to support you in the mix, don't fret about it. I provide reasonable rates with live guitar recordings for any project. In addition, I can refer you to producers and other songwriters, who would be more than happy to work with you and make your music happen.