Can you accommodate a tight deadline?
Project timing depends on the scope, arranging or transcription needs, number of parts, and current availability. Include your deadline when you inquire. Christian will confirm the production schedule—and whether rush work is feasible—as part of the custom quote before work begins.
What file formats and deliverables can I request?
Send your reference audio, charts, and project notes along with any technical requirements. File format, sample rate, bit depth, stems, rough mixes, final mixes, and delivery method will be confirmed for each project before recording begins. Files are delivered through a secure transfer service.
You will receive progress updates and preliminary drafts during production so that requested adjustments can be discussed before final delivery.
I’m not happy with your first draft. Do I have to pay for another version?
Revision expectations and deliverables will be defined in the project quote before work begins. If a draft needs adjustment, contact Christian to review the requested changes.
Do you need written parts, or can you create the string arrangements yourself?
If you have written string parts, we will be happy to play them. However, we also love to compose, arrange, and transcribe.
If you have recorded parts but do not have time to write them out, send them to us and we can include transcription or orchestration in the project scope.
Also, if you want us to compose strings from scratch, great! Tell us to “play something whimsical and melodic” or “single note lines a la 70’s disco.” No problem. Or, just ask us to improvise and we’ll create a string arrangement on the fly.
You will receive a custom quote before work begins, including the agreed scope for string tracking, arranging, transcription, and other requested deliverables.
How are larger ensemble projects coordinated?
The workflow depends on the size, style, deadline, and deliverables. Larger projects may use tempo maps, layered remote recording, coordinated performances, and consolidated file delivery. The proposed ensemble size and production method will be discussed and confirmed in the custom quote before work begins.
Custom Quotes
Every project is different. Pricing depends on the scope, arranging or transcription needs, number of parts and layers, schedule, and required deliverables. Send your materials and project notes to receive a custom quote before work begins.
To request a custom quote, email chris@christianhowes.com, call or text 614-332-8689, or schedule a 15-minute consultation.