Fingerman Studios specializes in assisting singer/songwriters in developing fully and professionally produced tracks. This process encompasses many of the following services, which are brought into use in a seamless manner. We act as your musical 'coach' throughout the entire process. Everything is included in our low hourly rate, so there are very few limitations on what can be accomplished. This approach keeps the focus on making music, instead of searching for musicians or a producer.

RECORDING

A recording studio generally does just that - the artist comes in and gets recorded, some production takes place afterwards and you have your tracks. At Fingerman Studios, we START by recording your basic backing track, then your vocals, but that is only the beginning...

ARRANGING

We have musical taste. (not to say that you don't) We work differently than other studios, generally suggesting an arrangement or structure for your music. (unless you already have a vision for how your songs should be arranged) This will present your song in the best, most memorable manner, leaving the listener wanting more. We always suggest, and are never pushy, as the songs are yours and we understand that every step of the way. Our only agenda is making each client happy with the end result.

INSTRUMENTATION

Once your basic tracks are recorded, we will work on adding tasteful instrumentation in the style that the song will benefit from. It's like having studio musicians at your disposal, but without rehearsal or performance fees and the whole process comes together much sooner.

POLISHED PRODUCTION

As we complete your project, we will carefully equalize all tracks, position (pan) them, and add appropriate other effects as required. We mix the levels so that everything is sharp and clear, giving you a final production that you will be proud of. The big studios provide an engineer, but generally a producer is not included as part of their hourly rate.

MASTERING

When your final tracks have been recorded, we can create a CD master (or master your MP3 files) that will have just the right amount of adjusted compression and volume levels, resulting in a CD that is consistent from track to track.

PROMOTIONAL PHOTOS & EPKs

Yes, we can take professional photos of you for your CD artwork or promotional purposes. We just happen to operate a professional portrait studio here as well, and will include photos in our low hourly studio rate.

ARTIST WEB PAGE

Each of our musical clients will be featured on our website, both in the 'news' and 'client's' sections, but we've recently added something new! Each client now has their very own page with it's own address, which you may use for promotional purposes and link from other websites, or in e-mails. This page includes your biography, the details of the project, anything you wish to say about us, and much more! There is a photo gallery available if you'd like to post photos, and we'll even embed a YouTube video on the page, if you have one. We also include a mini music player on your page, and we'll host a generous amount of your songs, and finally links to any other web pages such as Facebook, Myspace, or others. Finally, if you have a CD for sale anywhere, we'll link to that too, so that visitors to your page may have an opportunity to buy your music.

All of this is included at no charge when you become a client of Fingerman Studios. There is no contract, no commitment, you simply have to book some time and have us work on a song. Most of our clients keep returning for more, as they are very happy with the results we provide!