All rates are in AUD. If you’re an international client, ask and I’ll provide a quote in your currency (I use https://www.xe.com/ to determine conversions).

Recording (3-hour minimum booking)

$80 per hour

5 hours – $375 (~$75/hr)

10 hours – $720 (~$72/hr)

Day-rate packages reward longer bookings while keeping the hourly rate competitive.

Mixing

$80 per hour

Project estimates available on request.

Mastering

$80 for 1 song only (under 10 minutes)

$60 per song for 2 or more songs (under 10 minutes)

$13 per minute for songs over 10 minutes

Includes one main set of masters for CD, vinyl, or digital download, delivered as a DDP file set (CD) or WAV files (vinyl/digital).

For masters in both digital and vinyl formats, add 50% to the above rates.

Audio Restoration

Cassette, reel-to-reel, DAT, and vinyl transfer/restoration — contact me for a custom quote.

Sound Design & Composition

Rates provided after consultation and project briefing.

What’s Included at The True Vine

When you book a session, you’re not just hiring a room: you’re getting a complete creative production environment with no hidden hire fees.

• Full start-to-finish production – Tracking, mixing, and mastering in one place for a consistent, streamlined workflow.

• Creative collaboration – I can arrange parts, play multiple instruments, and help shape your songs where needed.

• All instruments included – Guitars, basses, keyboards, percussion, amps, and more, available for your session.

• Premium recording chain – Access to high-end microphones, preamps, compressors, EQs, and other outboard gear at no extra cost.

• Performance-ready engineering – Years of experience capturing live takes, overdubs, and multi-layered arrangements.

• Comfortable, artist-focused space – A relaxed but professional environment designed to get the best out of every performance.

Whether you need a single overdub, a broadcast-ready master, or a full album production, the rate covers everything you need to create your best work.

Minimum Booking

Recording sessions require a 3-hour minimum.

Cancellation

Less than 48 hours – $100 fee + GST

Less than 1 week – $50 fee + GST

We understand that life happens, and will apply discretion where appropriate.