Bilingual music producer with 25 years of piano training and expertise in music theory, songwriting, and arrangement ready to bring your songs to life. Produces across pop, folk, rock, classical, singer/songwriter and R&B and arranges vocals for any genre. Background vocals, acoustic piano tracking, and more.
I offer a diverse range of production services tailored to bring your musical vision to life. With 25 years of classical piano training and fluency in both French and English, I am ready to collaborate with artists in a variety of genres, including pop, folk, rock, singer/songwriter, and R&B. As a musical educator, I have a deep expertise in music theory, song arranging, and song writing. I have completed mentorships such as SOCAN Foundation Equity X Levels 1 and 2, Mixing Mentorship at Fang Recording Studios, and the RBCx Entrepreneur Accelerator. I have also participated in the Women in Music Entrepreneur Accelerator, reinforcing my commitment to empowering and supporting the next generation of female and gender diverse musicians. As a performing artist, I have showcased at Nova Scotia Music Week and East Coast Music Week. Whether working on an acoustic piano-driven ballad or a full band production, I can provide both the technical skill and artistic vision required to craft the perfect sound. Operating from my own 450-square-foot recording studio, "The Guest Room," I offer session work on acoustic piano, vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar, synths, and atmospheric sounds. Additionally, I can bring in a team of expert session musicians to fill out your tracks with stand-up bass, electric bass, cello, electric guitar, drums, violin, male vocals, mandolin, banjo, and more.
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Languages
- English
- French
Interview with Laura Rae
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Vocal arranging is my favourite part of producing a song.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: One day of pre-production with the artist, coming up with sounds, arrangement, vibe. Then, session musicians come in to track their parts, working efficiently to ensure lowest cost possible for the artists I am working with. The next step is editing, tuning, quantizing, etc. to ensure a polished final product. Finally, a mix. Revisions are always welcomed, as the artist is included in every step of the process.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: The Guest Room is a 450 square foot, 2 room music studio and rehearsal space in Nova Scotia. Instruments and such: Young Chang E101 Piano with felt mute, ROLAND JUNO DS 88 weighted key Synthesizer, Yamaha Stage Custom Drum kit, Sabian AAX cymbals, Baritone Cabronita Telecaster (single coil pickups), Traynor YGL2
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Full song production - from pre-production (where we work together to come up with style and arrangement ideas before session musicians come in to the studio to track), to sending off a mix for mastering.
I was the Singer, songwriter, producer, recording engineer in this production
- ProducerAverage price - $1000 per song
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $70 per song
- Recording StudioAverage price - $400 per day
- Vocal compingAverage price - $75 per track
- Time alignment - QuantizingAverage price - $75 per track
- PianoAverage price - $100 per song
- EditingAverage price - $40 per track
Revisions: 3 included, extras subject to fees
Turn-around time: dependent on project; message to discuss your project!
Additional costs: session musician fees
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