Sound, visuals, and thoughtful support for the work you believe in. Wherever you are in your creative journey.
FIND YOUR NEXT STEP
I used to believe I wasn’t creative. Writing songs changed that, one thought, one line, and one melody at a time. That experience is part of why I care about helping others find their own way into creating.
I’ve spent countless hours teaching myself how to bring ideas to life through music, photography, video, design, and building brands.
I know how intimidating it can feel when you care deeply about something but aren’t sure how to take the next step. There’s a lot to learn, and it can be hard to know where to begin.
WITH MIKAL is an extension of that experience. A place to collaborate, ask questions, and get thoughtful support for what you’re creating.
My goal is to help you make something you’re proud of and leave you feeling more confident about where you go next.
Choose the stage your project needs. Every project starts with a conversation and a review of your files.
Give every part a place.
Let the performance lead.
Balance, EQ, dynamics, space, and automation shaped around your references and the intent of the song.
The final perspective.
The same emotional center.
Tonal balance, dynamics, and final level for a finished stereo mix, with the delivery format agreed around your release.
Less distraction.
More of what matters.
Careful cleanup of noise, hum, clicks, plosives, and repairable artifacts in music, isolated vocals, dialogue, and personal recordings.
Both stages, one conversation. The same track and length limits apply, with two mix revisions and one mastering revision.
Rates cover the scope above. File review confirms your total and delivery date before booking. Additional versions, editing, extra revisions, and EP or album projects receive a separate quote.
These base rates are 30% below the median of selected published independent-studio rates checked October 27, 2026. This is a small pricing reference sample, not an industry-wide average or a claim that all packages are identical. Promotional discounts, automated services, and major-studio premium tiers are excluded.
| Service | Sample median | WITH MIKAL |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing / song | $225 | $157.50 |
| Mastering / song | $75 | $52.50 |
| Restoration / work hour | $75 | $52.50 |
Mixing sample: Bro Code ($150+), ZMIX ($200), TBM ($250), and Density ($250, multitrack tier). Mastering: the same studios at $30+, $75, $100, and $75, plus MIX Recording Studio ($70+).
Restoration: Terra Echo, Project Won, and Audio Sorcerer, each listing $75 per work hour. Mix + master combines our two base prices: $157.50 + $52.50 = $210; it is not an additional bundle discount. Scope and revision policies vary between providers.
Bring the same intention to your identity, your release, and the place people discover you. Each project is scoped around what you actually need.
Find a visual direction that feels like you and gives your next decisions a starting point.
Give a song or project a cohesive visual presence, from its first announcement to release day.
Create a considered home for your music and a clear introduction for the people you want to reach.
Creative projects receive an individual quote. Deliverables, revision rounds, usage rights, third-party costs, and timing are agreed before work begins. Photography or video needs can be discussed as part of the brief.
This artist project brings together sound, imagery, artwork, and a website under one visual direction. It’s my own creative project, a look at the approach we can explore for yours.
EXPLORE THE ARTIST WORLD
You don’t need technical language or a perfect brief. Share what you’re making, what feels difficult, and where you’d like to go. References are welcome.
We’ll talk through what would help, what can wait, and what is realistic. You’ll know the scope, cost, revisions, and timing before committing.
Your intent stays part of the conversation. Review the work, ask questions about the choices, and receive organized files with straightforward guidance for using them.
No. My creative work also spans brands, businesses, and personal projects, including photography, video, graphic design, and websites. If you connect with my approach, you’re welcome to reach out. Your project doesn’t have to involve music.
Explore other workFor mixing, send labeled WAV or AIFF tracks exported from the same start point, plus a rough mix and references. Keep intentional creative effects and explain them. For mastering, send the highest-quality stereo mix without clipping or unnecessary final limiting. For restoration, send the original file before additional cleanup or conversion.
One collected set of changes to the agreed work using the original files: for example, vocal balance, brightness, or effect levels. New recordings, arrangement changes, replacement mixes, or additional deliverables may need a new quote. Extra charges are agreed before work continues.
You can submit isolated stems for assessment. The goal is to reduce distracting artifacts while preserving the performance. Results depend on the source; missing detail, heavy separation damage, or synthetic artifacts cannot always be repaired.
Timing depends on the files, scope, revisions, and current availability. Include your deadline in the enquiry. Your delivery date is confirmed before booking; urgent projects are assessed individually.
No. Some distortion, missing audio, and noise overlapping the performance cannot be fully removed. A file review helps set a useful, realistic goal before you commit to the work.
Yes. Share the song count, track counts, and a target release date for a project quote. Consistency across the release is part of the conversation. Listed rates are for individual songs; a multi-song total is confirmed after review.
A rough idea is enough to start. Tell me what you’re creating, what you need help with, and what matters to you.
STEP INTO MIKAL’S MUSIC