The Session Singers' Survival Guide - HOW MUCH SHOULD A SESSION SINGER CHARGE?
This is where things get awkward.
There’s no single answer.
Rates depend on:
demo vs commercial release
buyout agreements
TV/film usage • advertising campaigns
streaming releases
vocal arranging
backing vocals vs lead vocals
whether revisions are included
A £100 demo vocal and a national TV campaign are not the same thing.
Not even remotely.
One important thing:
Stop undercharging just because you’re desperate for the work.
Cheap singers attract cheap clients.
Professional singers charge properly because:
they spent years developing their voice
they prepare properly
they save clients time
and they consistently deliver usable results
That’s what people are paying for.
Not just “a nice voice.”
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Uptown Studios is run by hit songwriter, music producer and mix engineer Anthony Galatis. Anthony brings 20 years experience, knowledge and skill to every session, expertly guiding artists, writers, voiceover artists and creative agencies through each step of the recording and production process.