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Introducing a cello into your music can add an unparalleled depth and emotion. Unlike virtual or digital cello sounds, a real Session Cellist brings a level of authenticity and expressiveness that's very hard to replicate. As renowned composer Hans Zimmer once said, there's simply no replacement for the nuanced artistry of a skilled cellist with decades of experience. Whether you're aiming for hauntingly beautiful solo lines or rich, sonorous accompaniment, our Session Cellists are ready to infuse your music with soulful melodies and heartfelt performances.
Choosing Musiversal's Session Cellists offers several compelling advantages:
Authenticity: Live cello recordings capture the essence of the instrument, adding depth and emotion to your music in a way that digital samples cannot replicate.
Versatility: Our Session Cellists are proficient across various musical styles, from classical to contemporary, ensuring that they can adapt their playing to suit your unique sound.
Convenience: Say goodbye to the complexities of mic setups and studio logistics. Our Session Cellists come equipped with professional recording gear and studio spaces, making the process seamless and hassle-free.
Efficiency: With Musiversal, you get to book Cello sessions at a specific day and time of your choosing. Sessions are short and efficient, with the cellist coming prepared to your session and ready to hit record from the very beginning. Our streamlined booking process and live session format allow for real-time collaboration, minimizing the need for revisions. And you’ll receive your studio-quality recorded cello files within minutes after the session.
Value: Access top-tier cello talent at a fraction of the cost of traditional studio sessions. Our subscription model provides unlimited access to world-class Session Cellists, making professional recordings affordable and accessible.
Hiring costs for Session Cellists can vary significantly across the industry. In major music hubs like Los Angeles, New York, or London, a single studio session with a seasoned cellist can easily exceed $1,000. On the lower end, you might find cellists offering their services on freelance platforms for under $50 per song, though the quality may be inconsistent. With Musiversal's subscription model, you gain unlimited access to our roster of top-tier Session Cellists (in addition to 100+ other instruments and music production services) at a fixed monthly rate of $199, offering exceptional value for musicians of all budgets.
During a remote Cello recording session, our Session Cellists will work closely with you to understand your musical vision and project requirements. They'll provide multiple takes and variations to ensure that you have plenty of options to choose from, and they'll incorporate your feedback and suggestions throughout the process. Many of our cellists even switch up their cellos and room positioning during the session, if you’re layering the cello or aiming to replicate an ensemble. With Musiversal's streamlined workflow, you can expect prompt and professional service, with high-quality recordings delivered straight to your inbox.
Following your remote Cello recording session, you'll receive high-quality audio files in your preferred format, ready to be integrated into your project. These files will capture the full richness and beauty of the cello's sound, recorded from each one of the professional’s studio microphones, allowing you to mix and master your recordings according to your needs and wants. Additionally, if you require any further assistance with editing or mixing your tracks, our team is here to help, ensuring that you achieve the perfect sound for your music.
To ensure a successful recording session, it's helpful to provide our Session Cellists with as much information as possible about your project and musical preferences. This might include providing reference tracks, discussing stylistic elements, or sharing any specific ideas you have for the music. By communicating clearly with our Session Cellists before the session begins, you can ensure that you get the results you're looking for and create music that resonates with your audience.
At Musiversal, we carefully select our Session Cellists based on their talent, professionalism, and passion for music. Our recruitment process involves rigorous auditions, interviews, and portfolio reviews to ensure that only the most skilled and dedicated Session Cellists make it onto our roster. By working with the best talent in the industry, we can guarantee that our clients receive top-quality recordings that exceed their expectations.
Booking a remote Cello recording session with Musiversal is quick and easy. Simply log into our platform, browse our roster of Session Cellists, and select the one that best fits your needs. Choose a date and time for your session, provide any relevant project details, and confirm your booking. Our user-friendly platform makes it easy to schedule professional Cello recordings, so you can focus on making great music.
Due to high demand for Musiversal Unlimited, we’ve implemented a waitlist to ensure that we can provide the best possible experience for all subscribers. This approach allows us to hire more musicians and add sessions in advance, so that when you join you’ll have a truly unlimited and exceptional experience.
On average, you can expect to wait around one week. However, wait times may vary, ranging from just a few days to a maximum of three weeks.
No, joining the Musiversal Unlimited Waitlist is completely free. There are no fees or obligations until you choose to subscribe.
Absolutely! Once you join the waitlist, we’ll email you with the date you can expect your invitation. On that date, you’ll receive a follow-up email containing your exclusive link to subscribe to Musiversal Unlimited.
Even if you’re not prepared to start recording sessions, Musiversal offers a range of valuable services, including music production, mixing and songwriting advice, DAW tutoring, and pre-production support. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and resources you need to feel confident and ready for your recording sessions.
Additionally, while you’re on the waitlist, we’ll provide helpful content to guide you in preparing your music and getting to know our roster, so you can hit the ground running when you’re ready!
At Musiversal, we offer a wide range of instruments and services for booking to suit all your creative needs.
Our catalog includes traditional instruments like acoustic guitars (7-string, nylon-string, and steel-string), drums, electric guitars, banjo, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, viola, and violin, as well as more unique offerings such as the cavaquinho, cümbüş, charango, ronroco, and oud. We also provide a variety of saxophones (alto, tenor, soprano, baritone), trumpet, trombone (bass and tenor), euphonium, tuba, and Japanese percussion instruments like taikos, atari gane bells, and hyoshigi woodblocks.
For those with more specific recording or production needs, we have a range of analog synths (including the Moog Sub 37, Prophet Rev 2, and Roland JX-8P), drums, percussion, pedal steel, and orchestral percussion like the vibraphone. Additionally, if you're looking for something even more specialized, we offer instruments such as the Persian santur, hammered dulcimer, electric oud, electric violin, and lap steel.
Our services go beyond instruments. You can book sessions for Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reaper, Garageband, and Luna advice, as well as production services like beat making, audio editing, mixing, mastering, and pre-production. We also provide songwriting advice, marketing advice, meet and greet sessions, transcription and arrangement add-ons, vocals recording advice, and multilingual vocals recording in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese (both Brazilian and European), Russian, Catalan, Bulgarian, and Italian.
Whether you're looking for instrument recordings, production, or expert advice from songwriting to promotion, we have you covered and supported every step of the journey!
In the Musiversal app, pick an artist, book a session, and collaborate live with high-quality video/audio. Recording sessions are 35 minutes, and 50 minutes for Editing, Quick Mix, Mastering, Singing or Advice sessions. You’ll receive your files within 15 minutes after the session.
Yes, our 45-minute Mastering and Quick Mix services are included with your subscription. The Quick Mix service provides a draft mix designed to elevate your sound quickly, working with a professional mixing engineer via livestream.
For optimal results, we recommend booking our Full Mix service, which includes a comprehensive 6-hour session and a 1-hour livestream halfway through for your feedback. This Full Mix is typically available as an add-on to your subscription for $199 per song. This service is available as a subscription add-on for $199 per song.*
Our Mixing and Mastering engineers are some of the best in the business, with multiple Grammy awards to their names!
*With our Black Friday offer, you’ll receive a full-day mix as a complimentary gift in your 4th month. Once gifted, this free mix will be available for two months.
Musiversal sessions are full buyouts. That means you own 100% of the copyright and mastering rights. We’re here to remove barriers, not add them!
We provide musicians a stable income equivalent to a $48,000 full-time salary in the US, adjusted for local costs worldwide, rather than a per-gig payment.
If you're unhappy with your first month and you haven't had more than 1 session, simply let us know and you'll get a full refund!
Yes! You can cancel your unlimited subscription anytime to avoid future charges. However, rejoining later will require waitlist re-entry and a new invitation.
Every session with our roster is included in your subscription
Each session is a full buyout; you own all the rights to your songs
Enjoy a 30-day money back guarantee; you can cancel anytime