Songwriting & Production Packages

Whether you’re starting from scratch, developing an idea, buying a creative gift, or looking for topline/writing support, you’ll find options below. Pick the one that feels closest and you can book or enquire in a couple of clicks.

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Songwriting Sessions - Book from £60

Write a song from scratch or turn a rough idea into something real.

In a 1:1 studio session, we’ll develop lyrics, melody, hook + structure and build the music around it.
You’ll leave with a demo-in-progress and clear next steps to keep moving between sessions.

From £60 • In-person in Halifax • Evenings/weekends + Wed daytime
Beginners to experienced writers • Giftable (buy now, schedule later) • Limited slots per month

What we’ll do together

  • Start from scratch or develop an existing idea

  • Strengthen lyrics, melody, hook + structure

  • Build the music (chords / instruments / production & FX)

  • Optional: record rough vocals to capture the feel

You’ll leave with

  • An audio demo-in-progress of where we got to

  • Clear next steps so the song keeps moving between sessions

Book today - I’m excited to work with you.

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Demo in a Day – £250

A full-day, one-to-one session at my studio in Halifax, designed for developing artists and serious hobbyists – or as a powerful gift for someone who’s always wanted to record their own song.

Perfect for:

  • Singers with a rough song idea, voice note or chord progression

  • Artists who want a proper demo instead of another phone recording

  • Parents/partners looking for a unique, experience-based gift

How it works:

You arrive with a rough idea – a melody, lyrics, chords or even just a strong concept – and across the day we:

  • Shape the song (structure, key, tempo, vibe)

  • Build a simple but effective production/arrangement

  • Record lead vocals (and key harmonies/doubles as time allows)

  • Do a focused rough mix so you leave with something that feels exciting, not unfinished

You’ll leave with:

  • 1 × finished demo mix of your song (WAV + MP3)

  • A version you can share with friends/family or use as a strong starting point for future production

Sessions usually run as a single full day (around 7–8 hours including breaks). This package is for one song; if you’d like to work on more than one idea, I’ll recommend a custom plan.

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Weekend Production Experience – from £480 (2 days)

For artists who want to go deeper – more layers, more detail, more time on vocals and mix. This is a two-day package designed to take a song from idea to a more polished, near-release demo.

Perfect for:

  • Artists with a song they really believe in and want to invest in

  • Gifts for someone serious about their music

  • Anyone who wants more time to develop the sound and performance

Typical structure:

Day 1 – Writing & Foundation Production

  • Song/arrangement decisions and reference listening

  • Build a solid production bed (drums/programming, bass, guitars/keys etc.)

  • Record main lead vocal takes

Day 2 – Layers, Detail & Mix Focus

  • Harmonies, doubles and extra textures

  • Production tweaks and ear-candy

  • Focused mix work to bring everything together

You’ll leave with:

  • A more detailed, polished demo mix (WAV + MP3) suitable for pitching, planning releases or sharing with your audience

  • Stems or alternate versions can be provided on request (may incur a small extra fee depending on scope)

Pricing starts from £480 for one song; more complex projects will be quoted individually.

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Songwriting, Toplining & Ghostwriting (Work-for-Hire)

Project-based writing for artists/producers — toplines, lyric rewrites, or full songs — with you retaining all rights.
Enquire with your brief and I’ll recommend the best approach (fixed fee vs day rate) and a clear price.

  • Toplines (melody + lyrics) over your existing beat/instrumental

  • Lyric polish / co-writing (tighten, rewrite, strengthen impact)

  • Full song from a brief (music + melody + lyrics)

  • Demo/guide vocals

  • Because every project is a bit different, I keep this flexible, but as a guide:

    • Topline (melody + lyrics) over your track – from £220 per song

      • Work-for-hire: you keep 100% of master and publishing rights, no royalty splits.

    • Full custom song (music + melody + lyrics) – typically £400–£550 per song

      • Final price depends on your brief, number of revisions and production requirements.

    • Session vocals / vocal production add-on – from £130 per song when combined with the above.

    • Writing/production day rate – £220 per day / £130 per half-day

      • For more open-ended work (multiple ideas, development sessions, tweaks on existing material, etc.).

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Not sure what to choose? Use the Contact Me page to give me a quick summary of your idea or goal. I’ll come back with the best option, a clear price, and some availability.

Demo in a Day & Weekend Production Experience FAQs

  • No. For Demo in a Day and the Weekend Production Experience, you don’t need a perfectly finished song. A rough idea, some lyrics, chords, a voice note or even a strong concept is enough. The session includes shaping the song together so we can build something that feels authentic to you.

  • Yes. As long as you’re willing to give it a go and you’re excited about the idea of recording, we can make it work. I’ll guide you through the process, help with structure and performance, and keep things relaxed. If I think a different package or a different approach would suit you better, I’ll say so.

  • All sessions currently take place at my studio in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire. The exact address and directions are shared once we’ve confirmed your booking.

  • For younger artists, a parent or guardian is absolutely welcome. For adults, one guest is usually fine, as long as they’re there to support rather than distract. If you’d like to bring someone, just mention it when you enquire so we can plan around it.

  • The Demo in a Day package is designed to give you a strong, exciting demo – something you can share, learn from and build on. The Weekend Production Experience gets you closer to a near-release demo, with more detail and mix time. If you’re specifically aiming for something ready to go straight to distribution, let me know in your enquiry and I’ll advise what’s realistic and whether any extra work would be needed. Projects vary in complexity and how much they require to reach that release-ready point!

  • For most projects, you’ll get a stereo mix (WAV and MP3). If you’d like stems or project files for future mixing/remixing, I can provide those too – just mention it up front, as it can add a bit of extra time and may incur a small additional fee depending on the project.

  • Songwriting Sessions: pay in full online to book.

    Demo in a Day / Weekend Production: enquire → confirm date → pay deposit → balance due before the session.

    Gifts: pay now, schedule later + voucher email provided.

  • Life happens. If you need to move your session, just let me know as soon as you can. I’ll always try to reschedule where possible, but short-notice changes may mean losing the deposit where applicable if I can’t fill the slot.