General rules:
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Will not create anything discriminatory or objectionable
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Rudeness results in immediate cancellation of service.
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No modification of works without consultation.
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Agreed modification may incur a fee depending on the amount of work. Negotiable.
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Must always credit according to the type of service. See below.
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Must credit if asked about the work produced.
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Once a project is initiated, it can not be terminated until completion
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If the project is cancelled by me, or if you really hate the work and demand cancellation, it is prohibited to use the drafts or modifications of the draft. And what you create afterwards may not bear any noticeable similarities with the cancelled work.
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Preference is given to artists who wish to contribute to the world rather than seeking fame.
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Larger projects are subject to evaluation. See below.
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All prices subject to change
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All prices are written in USD and Yen
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Songwriting (Melody and Basic Chords, no Lyrics):
Price:
10,000 yen ($100) plus registration of royalties with your distributor
Otherwise 30,000 yen or $300
Conditions:
See General Rules
Credit, Royalties, Attribution:
Must always credit “Arden Aki” when applicable e.g.
In print - Live show track list (if applicable), CD booklet track information, DVD track information
on SNS - YouTube, Blog, iTunes Metadata etc.
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Arrangement (separate to songwriting, based on typical length of a song)
Price:
25,000 yen ($250) for band (2 Guitars, 1 Bass, Vocals incl. BV, 1 Keyboard)
(Guide vocals may either be sung by me in one take, or rough vocaloid)
(additional 10,000 yen ($100) for each orchestral section or 4 orchestral instruments)
40,000 yen or ($400) for orchestral
(Songs over 5 minutes subject to increased costs)
Conditions:
See General Rules
Subject to evaluation of your song - service may be declined for a variety of reasons, not necessarily based on the quality of your song. E.g. busyness, unfamiliarity with genre.
Credit, Royalties, Attribution:
Must always credit “Arden Aki” when applicable e.g.
In print - Live show track list (if applicable), CD booklet track information, DVD track information
on SNS - YouTube, Blog, iTunes Metadata etc.
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Vocals (Recorded for use in a song)
Price:
8000 yen ($80)
Conditions:
See General Rules
Subject to evaluation of your song - service may be declined for a variety of reasons, not necessarily based on the quality of your song. E.g. busyness, unfamiliarity with genre.
Credit, Royalties, Attribution:
Must always credit “Arden Aki” when applicable e.g.
In print - Live show track list (if applicable), CD booklet track information, DVD track information
on SNS - YouTube, Blog, iTunes Metadata etc.
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Orchestral Composition for Games/Trailers/Films
Price: 30,000 yen ($300) plus registration of royalties with your distributor
Conditions:
See General Rules
Subject to evaluation of your game/trailer/film - service may be declined for a variety of reasons, not necessarily based on the quality of your song. E.g. busyness, unfamiliarity with genre.
Credit, Royalties, Attribution:
Must always credit “Arden Aki” when applicable e.g.
In print - Live show track list (if applicable), CD booklet track information, DVD track information
on SNS - YouTube, Blog, iTunes Metadata etc.
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English vocal pronunciation one on one lesson
Price:
In person (South Metropolitan Tokyo / Northeastern Kanagawa only)
4000 yen per hour lesson ($40) paid in advance
15,000 yen for 4 x lessons paid in advance
Studio appointment and fees handled by student.
Via Skype (All Japan, and international students and immigrants in English speaking countries)
3000 yen per hour lesson ($30) paid in advance
10,000 yen for 4 x lessons paid in advance
No Studio appointment or fees necessary
Non-music related English conversation class is also acceptable. For this, no studio appointments or fees necessary.
All skill levels welcome.
Conditions:
See General Rules
Credit, Royalties, Attribution:
N/A
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English Lyrics:
Price:
5000 yen ($50)
Credit, Royalties, Attribution:
Must always credit “Arden Aki” when applicable e.g.
In print - Live show track list (if applicable), CD booklet track information, DVD track information
on SNS - YouTube, Blog, iTunes Metadata etc.
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Voice Acting
Consultation Required for Pricing