The Roadmap
The roadmap is a useful tool to clearly explain the production process, and how Big Stewdio can support you.​
Music production can mean different things to different people. Here at Big Stewdio, I think of the production process as everything you need to take a musical idea to a finished song. The only thing you need to have is the musical idea: lyrics, melody and chords. I can provide everything else, from arrangement, mixing, recording/programming additional instrument along with a helping hand (if you need it) to guide you through the process.
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Songwriting
Writing the lyrics, melody, and chords for the song.
​Deliverables
Lyrics
Chords
Melody
​Deliverables
Scratch tracks for each instrument/vocal
Notes on which tracks should be stacked with unisons
BPM
Key
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Recording / Programming
Creating the audio files for each track through recording or programming.​
Deliverables
Audio files for each track
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Mixing
Balancing and enhancing all the individual tracks into a polished mix.​
Deliverables
Audio file for mixed song
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Mastering
Final manipulation of tone, loudness, and dynamics.
Deliverables
Audio
file for mastered song
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Arranging
Developing the song into a full production with all instruments.
The traffic light indicators highlight the level of support Big Stewdio can provide.
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For stages which contain several indicators it is up to the artist. Whether you'd prefer to do it alone or work with Big Stewdio, either is up to you. Big Stewdio can either step back, offer advice if needed, or fully fulfill the stage if required.​
Not involved
Advice offered
Full support offered