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Project Kickoff - Mixing + Mastering - Single Song

Thank you for choosing Isaacson Audio for your project.

This form helps me understand your music, creative direction, technical needs, and overall vision before mixing and mastering begins. The more detail you provide, the better I can make decisions that support the song and your artistic intent.

Once submitted, I’ll review everything and send you a PDF copy of your form within 1 - 3 business days.

After you submit the form, you will be taken to Dropbox to upload your tracks.

This form is for a single song

Email

Artist / Band Name

Primary Contact Name

Genre / Style

When would you like the project completed by? Put 'none' if no true deadline. (Typical timing for mixing + mastering is 3 - 5 business days for first version but may vary based on workload.)

What is the story of the song? What is it about?

What do you want the listener to feel when they hear this song? (Vulnerable, nostalgic, angry, confident, lonely, intimate, etc.)

If you had to describe the emotional core of this song in one sentence, what would you say?

What is the most important element of this song emotionally?

What should the listener notice first?

If they were side by side, what is one song that your song would fit in with? (Include artist)

What specifically do you like about this reference song?

What is another song that your song would fit in with? (Include artist)

What specifically do you like about this reference song?

How should the lead vocal feel in relation to the instruments?

When you say "present vocals," what does that mean to you?

How should the background vocals / harmonies function?

Are there any parts you consider the emotional climax of the song?

Are there any parts you do NOT want changed?

Is there a rough mix available? (If so, please upload with the tracks.)

What do you like about the rough mix?

What do you dislike about the rough mix?

What would make you say "Yes, this is the mix that I approve of"?

By checking this box, you understand the following:

I understand that mixing involves creative interpretation. Providing refences and detailed notes helps ensure we are aiming toward the same artistic goal.

Project Kickoff - Mixing + Mastering - Single Song

Email

Artist / Band Name

Primary Contact Name

Genre / Style

When would you like the project completed by? Put 'none' if no true deadline. (Typical timing for mixing + mastering is 3 - 5 business days for first version but may vary based on workload.)

What is the story of the song? What is it about?

What do you want the listener to feel when they hear this song? (Vulnerable, nostalgic, angry, confident, lonely, intimate, etc.)

If you had to describe the emotional core of this song in one sentence, what would you say?

What is the most important element of this song emotionally?

What should the listener notice first?

If they were side by side, what is one song that your song would fit in with? (Include artist)

What specifically do you like about this reference song?

What is another song that your song would fit in with? (Include artist)

What specifically do you like about this reference song?

How should the lead vocal feel in relation to the instruments?

When you say "present vocals," what does that mean to you?

How should the background vocals / harmonies function?

Are there any parts you consider the emotional climax of the song?

Are there any parts you do NOT want changed?

Is there a rough mix available? (If so, please upload with the tracks.)

What do you like about the rough mix?

What do you dislike about the rough mix?

What would make you say "Yes, this is the mix that I approve of"?

By checking this box, you understand the following:

Confirm Service Needed