It all starts with an idea.

One or more music productions/pieces are selected as references for the project.

The feeling behind the music, intent, instrumentationInstrumentation (in Music)A combination of musical instruments used in a composition., versions, stakeholders & other details are specified.

An estimate is provided to the client for the music production.

The music is composedComposition (in Music)The act of conceiving a piece of music, the art of creating music, or the finished product., written and/or programmedProgramming (in Music)Music creation through electronic devices and computer software (such as sequencers and workstations or hardware synthesizers, samplers and sequencers) to generate musical instruments or sounds..

If this project is a song, lyricsLyricsWords of a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. are written for the main melodic line.

A rough music production is made & shared with the client, where they are given the opportunity to provide feedback & request up to three minor revisions.

If applicable, instruments are recorded, compedCompingA process where the best parts of multiple takes are pieced together to make one ‘perfect take.’ & edited. This is shared with the client, where they can provide feedback & request up to two minor revisions.

If applicable, lead & background vocals are recorded, comped, edited. This is shared with the client, where they can provide feedback & request up to two minor revisions.

If applicable, lead & background vocals are tunedVocal TuningCorrects parts in a vocal recording where the pitch is not quite right. & alignedVocal AlignmentUsed when multiple vocal tracks are stacked (in unison with the main vocal) or in harmony with the lead vocals. This process makes the vocal performance tighter & more in sync.. This is shared with the client, where they can provide feedback & request up to two minor revisions.

The production is revisited if recorded instruments or vocals were added, then sent to the client, where they are given the opportunity to provide feedback & request up to three minor revisions.

Once all of the production elements are finalized, the project is mixedAudio MixingThe process of optimizing and combining multitrack recordings into a final product. Relative levels of separate tracks are adjusted and balanced. And processes such as equalization and compression are applied to individual tracks, groups of tracks and the overall mix. & the client is given the opportunity to request up to three minor revisions.

Once the mix is finalized, it is masteredMasteringThe final step of the production process. The sonic elements in a mixed track are balanced and optimized for playback on a variety of systems. This final version of the track is known as the 'master recording.' & the client is given the opportunity to request up to two minor revisions.

Once the music production is finished, it is sent to the client.