Composition, Arrangement & Production — A Melody Is Enough
Composition & Arrangement — Quick Answers
The three questions we hear most.
What can I commission?
Composition (melody, chords, song structure), arrangement (from MIDI to full band and strings), backing tracks for vocals, and production that carries on into recording, mixing and mastering. You can commission a single stage.
How much does it cost?
Fixed per song. Composition ₩500,000; arrangement ≤10 tracks ₩500,000 · 11–30 tracks ₩1,000,000 · 31+ tracks ₩1,200,000; a custom backing track for an existing song ₩200,000 (VAT excluded, 2 revisions included). Session players are billed at cost.
How do I start?
Send two or three reference songs, whatever demo you have (a phone recording is fine), the purpose and your target date via KakaoTalk or the contact form. We reply with a direction and a quote.
Who commissions this
Singer-songwriters with only a melody and lyrics
No instrument needed. We build chords and structure from your hummed recording and finish the arrangement.
Musicians preparing an original release
When the demo exists but does not sound release-ready. We rebuild the arrangement and carry on into recording, mixing and mastering.
Vocalists and rappers who need a track under their part
A vocal line or rap lyrics are enough. We add the beat and arrangement to make a complete song.
Custom backing tracks for events, weddings and brands
Backing tracks in your key, tempo and length. Reharmonised arrangements of existing songs too.
What you can commission
Pick only the stages you need.
Composition
Melody (topline), chords and structure. Start from lyrics alone or a melody alone; co-writing with shared credits is possible.
Arrangement
From MIDI arrangement to piano- or guitar-led small settings, full band, strings and choir. Whether to finish with virtual instruments or hire session players is decided by budget and direction.
Backing tracks (MR)
The instrumental your vocal goes on. Original backing tracks for release, custom tracks for weddings and events, reharmonised covers, delivered with WAV stems.
Production
We shape the song with you and take responsibility through directing, session booking, recording, mixing and mastering. For a release, distribution and promotion follow.
Prices
Per song, VAT excluded, 2 revisions included. Arrangement tiers follow the same track counts as mixing.
Composition
Start from lyrics alone or a hummed melody. We write the topline, chords and structure and deliver a piano or guitar guide demo.
- Topline, chords and song structure
- Piano or guitar guide demo included
- 2 revisions included
- Co-writing credits and shares agreed in writing beforehand
Small-Ensemble Arrangement
A release-ready arrangement led by piano or guitar with a rhythm section, finished with virtual instruments. Backing track and stems delivered.
- ≤10 tracks, virtual instruments
- Backing track WAV 24-bit/48 kHz + per-instrument stems
- 2 revisions included
- Mixing continues at the same tier (≤10 tracks)
Full-Band Arrangement
A band arrangement with drums, bass, guitars and keys, finished with virtual instruments. Add live session players at cost.
- 11–30 tracks, virtual instruments
- Backing track WAV 24-bit/48 kHz + per-instrument stems
- 2 revisions included
- Live session players at cost (no booking commission)
Large-Ensemble Arrangement
Orchestrated arrangement adding strings, brass and choir over the band. Scores included so live recording can follow directly.
- 31+ tracks incl. strings, brass, choir
- Backing track WAV + stems + part scores
- 2 revisions included
- Live session players at cost (no booking commission)
Custom Backing Track
An existing song rebuilt as a backing track in your key, tempo and length. For weddings, events and covers; reharmonisation available.
- Custom key, tempo and length, virtual instruments
- Tell us first if the song runs over 4 minutes
- Backing track WAV + MP3
- 2 revisions included
What adds to the price
- 1
Live session players
Session fees are added at cost, with no booking commission.
- 2
Recording, mixing, mastering
At the prices on the pricing page. Arrangement and mixing share the same track-count tiers, so you can add it up in advance.
- 3
From the third revision
Structure, key, tempo and instrumentation are fixed at the first demo. Two revisions after that are included; a full re-arrangement that changes direction is re-quoted.
- 4
All the way to release
If you continue into distribution and promotion, we bundle it as a release project.
At a glance
- Composition ₩500,000 · custom backing track ₩200,000
- Arrangement ≤10 tracks ₩500,000 · 11–30 tracks ₩1,000,000 · 31+ tracks ₩1,200,000
- The consultation is free. Send references and a demo and we will tell you the tier and schedule right away.
How it works
Five steps from consultation to delivery, each confirmed before moving on.
Send references and a demo
Two or three reference songs, whatever demo you have (phone recording, lyrics, chord notes all fine), the purpose and your target date.
Agree direction and quote
We decide the setting, the virtual-vs-live balance and the deliverables, and write down price and schedule. Credits and copyright shares are agreed in writing here.
First demo
A demo with structure, key, tempo and instrumentation. The big decisions are confirmed at this stage.
Revision round
Refinements within the agreed scope. Partial changes are quick; a full re-arrangement is re-quoted.
Final delivery
Backing-track WAV and stems. If you continue into recording, mixing, mastering and release, the same team carries on.
Deliverables and rights
Files you receive
- Backing track WAV 24-bit/48 kHz (44.1 kHz and MP3 on request)
- Per-instrument stems, usable even if you mix elsewhere
- Vocal guide demo for rehearsing before recording
- Session project files when agreed in advance
Credits and copyright
- When we take part in composition, co-writing credits and shares are agreed in writing before work starts.
- Arrangement work is credited as arranger. Ownership of the master stays with you.
- Reference songs guide mood and instrumentation only. We do not reproduce a specific song.
- Agree the scope of use as well, such as commercial, non-commercial or a single event.
Composition & Arrangement FAQ
Questions we are asked before a commission.
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The song in your head,finished and ready to release
Send your references and demoand we will lay out direction, schedule and price for free.
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