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Introducing the majestic sound of a grand piano into your music can elevate it to new heights and make your music stand out from the crowd, regardless of the genre or style you're working in. A session grand piano player brings a wealth of experience and familiarity with the specifics of this type of piano, bringing the ability to infuse each note with depth, emotion, and nuance. Whether you're producing classical compositions, jazz standards, pop ballads, or film scores, the rich timbre and dynamic range of a grand piano can enhance the expressiveness and impact of your music. With Musiversal's talented session grand piano players, you can expect nothing less than exceptional performances that bring your musical vision to life and captivate listeners
Choosing Musiversal's session grand piano players offers several compelling advantages:
Authenticity: Live grand piano recordings add a level of authenticity and realism to your music that digital samples simply can't replicate. Each performance is infused with the subtle nuances and expressiveness that only a skilled pianist can provide, creating an immersive listening experience for your audience.
Versatility: Our session grand piano players are highly versatile and adept at playing a wide range of musical styles and genres. Whether you're looking for delicate arpeggios, thunderous chords, or soulful melodies, our pianists can deliver performances that perfectly complement your tracks.
Convenience: Forget about the logistical challenges of finding session pianists who have a grand piano lying around, booking studio time or coordinating with producers. With Musiversal, you can easily book a remote recording session with a session grand piano player from the comfort of your own home or studio! Our intuitive platform allows you to communicate with the pianist, share project details, and review recordings seamlessly, saving you time and effort in the production process.
Efficiency: With Musiversal, efficiency is key. Our streamlined booking process and remote recording technology ensure that you can have professional-quality grand piano recordings delivered to you quickly and efficiently. Whether you need a single piano track or an entire album recorded, our session musicians can accommodate your timeline and deliver outstanding results with minimal turnaround time.
Value: Accessing top-tier piano talent with ready-to-go grand pianos and recording setups has never been more affordable. Musiversal's subscription model offers unlimited access to session musicians, allowing you to book remote recording sessions at a fixed monthly rate. This cost-effective approach provides exceptional value for musicians and producers of all levels, making professional-quality grand piano recordings accessible to everyone.
Hiring costs for Session Grand Piano Players can vary significantly due to the specialized nature of recording with a grand piano and the associated expenses. In traditional studio settings, rates can range from $200 to $1000 or more per hour, depending on the pianist's experience and the studio's location and equipment. Grand pianos require large recording spaces, high-quality microphones, and skilled engineers to capture their full tonal range and resonance accurately. Additionally, the rarity of experienced grand piano players with professional recording setups can contribute to higher costs. However, with Musiversal's subscription model, you gain access to highly skilled session pianists at a fixed monthly rate, providing exceptional value compared to traditional studio hires.
During a remote grand piano recording session with Musiversal, you can expect a seamless and professional experience from start to finish. Our session pianists are highly experienced and adept at collaborating with musicians and producers remotely, ensuring that your recording session runs smoothly and efficiently. After discussing your project requirements and musical vision, the pianist will deliver a performance that meets your specifications, capturing the essence and emotion of your music. With real-time communication and feedback, you have the opportunity to guide the recording process and ensure that the final product meets your expectations.
Following your remote grand piano recording session, you will receive high-fidelity audio files of the recorded tracks in your preferred format. These files will include individual stems for each microphone used during the recording session, allowing you to mix and edit the tracks to your liking - or you can lean on our professional audio editors, mixing or mastering engineers to complete the job for you (all included in the Musiversal Unlimited subscription). With Musiversal, you have access to professional-quality recordings that are ready to be integrated into your music production workflow seamlessly.
To ensure a successful remote grand piano recording session, it's essential to prepare your project materials and communicate your vision clearly to the session pianist. Start by providing detailed information about your song, including the key, tempo, and any specific musical elements or stylistic preferences you have in mind. If you have a demo or reference track, be sure to share it with the pianist, as it will serve as a valuable reference point during the recording process. Additionally, consider providing any sheet music, chord charts, or lead sheets that may help convey your musical ideas to the pianist. If you have a very specific vision for the piano part, you may need a score. Our producers are on-hand to create the written materials you may need for these sessions, included in your subscription. By preparing thoroughly and communicating effectively, you can maximize the efficiency and quality of your remote grand piano recording session - both the live recording experience, and the results!
At Musiversal, we have a rigorous vetting process to ensure that we only work with the most talented and experienced grand piano specialists. Our recruitment team seeks out pianists who have a proven track record of excellence in their craft, whether through their performance experience, educational background, or professional achievements. We evaluate each candidate based on their technical proficiency, musicality, and ability to collaborate effectively in a remote recording environment. Additionally, we prioritize pianists who have access to high-quality recording equipment and a professional studio setup, ensuring that our clients receive top-notch recordings every time. Our goal is to provide our clients with access to the best grand piano talent available, delivering exceptional performances that elevate their music to new heights.
Booking a remote grand piano recording session with Musiversal is simple and convenient. Our user-friendly platform allows you to browse through our roster of talented pianists, listen to samples of their work, and select the musician who best suits your project needs. Once you've chosen a pianist, you can easily schedule a recording session at a time that works for you. During the booking process, you'll have the opportunity to provide details about your project, including the musical style, tempo, and any specific requirements or preferences you have for the recording. Once your session is booked, you'll receive confirmation and instructions for accessing the remote recording session. With Musiversal, you can book a professional-quality grand piano recording session in just a few clicks, allowing you to focus on making music without the hassle of traditional studio bookings.
Musiversal's Unlimited subscription offers users unlimited sessions with our roster of talented session musicians, producers, audio engineers and experts, for a flat monthly fee of $199 per month. You can schedule up to 4 sessions at any given time.
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. The Full Mix is available as an add-on to your subscription for $199 per song.
Our Mixing and Mastering engineers are some of the best in the business, with multiple Grammy awards to their names!
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