ABOUT

Founded in 2021, Broken Chord Media provides high-quality media to the arts community. We aim to give artists quality media, while still making it affordable.

We currently provide services for 2-4 instruments and can record audio and/or video in most venues. Our recording services are perfect for singers who are looking to submit audition audio/video. We also record small scale chamber ensembles. Clients we’ve worked for in the past are: Lane Tech College Prep High School, Roosevelt University - Chicago College of the Performing Arts, The Chicago Composers Orchestra, and Wintergreen Music Festival.

Studio quality recordings for a good price: Our approach is to provide professional studio quality recordings, while still retaining a beautiful “live” sound.

 

PRICING/QUOTES::::::::::::::::

AUDIO/VIDEO:

OPTION 1: Audio: $90/hr [After first 2 hours rate is: $75/hr]

  • Includes:

    • 1-2 songs (depending on length)/hr

      • 3-4 songs = 2 hours, etc.

    • Audio Mixing w/ high quality WAV and Mp3 files




OPTION 2: Video + Audio: $125/hr [After first 2 hours rate is: $90/hr]

  • Includes:

    • 1-2 songs (depending on length)/hr

    • Your choice of 1-2 Single camera videos (with audio)

    • Audio Mixing & Video Editing w/ high quality WAV, Mp3, and Mp4 files




      OPTIONS 1 &2 DO NOT INCLUDE: Accompanist

      • You must provide your own accompanist (unless discussed with Broken Chord Media to provide for you -see pricing below-)




ACCOMPANIST $75-100/hr (to be paid directly to accompanist)

  • If you would like Broken Chord Media to provide you with an accompanist, please inform us with your initial correspondence.

  • Pricing may vary depending on accompanist we are able to book

VENUES:

  • If you would like Broken Chord Media to reach out to one of our regularly used venues to book, please let us know. Otherwise we will assume you have a venue in place.

    • Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church: a flat fee of $50 will be added to your overall quote.

    • Borelli’s Pizza - Stage: a flat fee of $25 will be added to your overall quote.

    • Musical Chairs Studio - Studio Room: a flat fee of $25 will be added to your overall quote.


COPYIST

[Transcription/Transposition/Arranging]

$25/hr (may vary depending on length of work)


CONTACT US

For further pricing or general inquires: brokenchordmedia@gmail.com

Additonal quotes will depend on the instrument, size of group, number of songs, venue, and length of process.

 
 

AUDIO

  • Ana Miranda - Soprano [Voice & Piano - Recorded at Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church. Chicago, IL]

  • James M. Brown - Counter-Tenor [Voice & Piano - Recorded at Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church. Chicago, IL]

  • Cello [Recorded at Wintergreen Music Festival in the Crawford Room. Wintergreen, VA]

  • Oboe [Recorded at Wintergreen Music Festival in the Crawford Room. Wintergreen, VA]

VIDEO