Musician Rate Card
Performance Pricing
1. Live Performance
| Type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solo (Local Gigs) | $500 - $1,000 | Clubs, bars, restaurants |
| Corporate/Private Events | $500 - $2,500+ | Higher-end gigs, weddings, etc. |
| Band Performance | $500 - $7,500 | As part of a group |
| Touring (Per Show) | $500 - $20,000+ | Varies by artist level |
2. Studio Work
| Type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly Rate | $100 - $1,000 | Based on experience and studio |
| Per Song | $200 - $3,000+ | Single tracks or full albums |
3. Music Production & Composition
| Service | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arrangement | $50 - $150/hr | Orchestration, chord charts, etc. |
| Original Composition | $1,000 - $10,000 | Film, games, ads, etc. |
| Full Production (Song) | $500 - $10,000 | Track production from scratch |
5. Touring
| Type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per Day (Small-Mid Acts) | $400 - $1,500 | Includes travel/per diem |
| Major Acts | $3,000 - $10,000 | Well-known artist tours |
6. Equipment & Rentals
| Item | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard/Synth Rental | $50 - $300/day | Per instrument |
| Amplifiers, MIDI, Pedals | $30 - $150/day | Depending on gear |
| Studio Rental (if needed) | $100 - $1,000/day | Depends on location |
7. Rehearsals
| Type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly Rehearsal | $50 - $150/hr | Standard sessions |
| Extended Rehearsal | $300 - $600/day | Full day practice |
| Band Rehearsals | $150 - $500/session | Collaborative rehearsals |
| Tour Prep | $300 - $1,000/day | Full-scale prep |
| Travel Add-on | $50 - $300 | For non-local rehearsals |
| Standby/On-call Fee | $100 - $250 | Reserved time |
* All rates are estimates based on industry standards and may vary by location, experience, and scope of work.
Contact
David Booker / The Band Experience
Phone Number: 757-338-8307
Email Address: davidbookermusic@gmail.com
Social Media Links
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