The cost to mix and master an album is the sum of its songs. I price each song by its own track count: $299 up to 15 tracks, $549 for 16–30, $699 for 31–80. Mastering is included, longer songs add $50 per extra minute, and the Builder adds 3%.
Here's how to add it up, with three real examples.
Planning an EP or album? Count the tracks in each song and see every price before you pay.
Price my project01 / THE SHORT ANSWERHow do you price an EP or album mix?
Song by song. Count the tracks in each song, check its length, and add the songs up.
“Count each individual audio track in your session—not the number of songs.” Track count inside each session sets that song's tier.
How I put this together: every number comes from my live packages page and Project Builder, read Nov 4 2026. The totals are plain math.
02 / THE TIERSWhat does each song cost?
Each song falls into one of three tiers, set by that song's track count. Songs with 81+ tracks need a personal quote.
| Tracks in the song | Price (mix & master) | Songs over 4 minutes | Revisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to 15 | $299 | +$50 per extra minute | 3 rounds |
| 16–30 | $549 | +$50 per extra minute | 3 rounds |
| 31–80 | $699 | +$50 per extra minute | 3 rounds |
| 81+ | personal quote | — | — |
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Each song is priced on its own. Booking through the Project Builder adds a 3% processing fee.
You can check the mix & master packages or read how much mixing costs for the per-song breakdown. For a session over 80 tracks, see questions to ask a mixing engineer before planning that song's budget.
03 / LONG SONGSWhat if some songs run long?
Up to 4 minutes is included; each extra minute is +$50. Add that amount to the tier for the song that runs long.
A 6-minute song adds 2 × $50 = $100 to that song's tier.
Worship sets, long intros and vamps add up, so check every song's length before you total it. If that's your project, read how to mix a live worship album alongside this budget guide.
04 / WORKED EXAMPLESWhat does a real EP or album cost?
Here are three examples, using only my published rates. Each line includes extra minutes and the Builder's 3%.
| Project | Songs | Line by line | Subtotal | With the Builder's 3% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-song EP, small sessions | 5 songs, each up to 15 tracks and up to 4 minutes | 5 × $299 | $1,495 | $1,539.85 |
| 6-song EP, mixed sizes | 3 songs up to 15 tracks · 2 songs at 16–30 (one runs 6 minutes) · 1 song at 31–80 | 3 × $299 = $897 · 2 × $549 = $1,098 · 1 × $699 · 2 extra minutes × $50 = $100 | $2,794 | $2,877.82 |
| 10-song album | 8 songs at 16–30 · 2 songs at 31–80 (one runs 7 minutes) | 8 × $549 = $4,392 · 2 × $699 = $1,398 · 3 extra minutes × $50 = $150 | $5,940 | $6,118.20 |
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Mastering is included in every song above. Your own total depends on each song's track count and length.
The 5-song EP: every session stays within the smallest tier and included length, so the subtotal is simply five songs at $299.
The 6-song EP: the songs use all three tiers, and the 6-minute song adds $100 to the subtotal.
The 10-song album: eight Standard songs and two Premium songs set the base, then the 7-minute song adds $150.
Every song in these examples gets 3 revision rounds and mastering.
05 / THE FEEWhat does the 3% Builder fee add?
It adds 3% of the Builder total. The last column in Table B includes that fee for every example.
Add the songs and long-song minutes first, then add 3%.
It's a processing fee on what you pay through the Project Builder, shown before you pay.
06 / WHAT'S INCLUDEDWhat do you get for each song?
Mixing and mastering, 3 revision rounds, and the deliverables for that song's tier. Here's what comes back for each one.
| Tier | Tracks | You get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | up to 15 | mixing & mastering, main master + 1 alternate, 3 revision rounds |
| Standard | 16–30 | mixing & mastering, main master + instrumental + TV mix, 3 revision rounds |
| Premium | 31–80 | mixing & mastering, 5 masters + mastered stems + multitracks, 3 revision rounds |
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Premium master formats and alternate versions are confirmed before work begins.
Each song gets its own tier, so a 12-track interlude and a 60-track closer on the same album get different deliverables.
“Every tier includes 3 rounds of revisions. Send a consolidated list of notes for each round.” If you're sorting out the two stages, read mixing vs mastering.
07 / ALREADY MIXED?What if some songs are already mixed?
Then those songs only need mastering: $124 standard, with a main master + instrumental master, or $200 stem mastering with up to 4 stems.
If your songs are already mixed and you love them, you don't need me to mix the album. Master them and release it.
Read how much mastering costs or see my mastering service.
08 / PLAN ITHow do you plan an album budget?
List every song with its track count and length, then total it. Use one row per song and keep the long-song minutes visible.
| Song | Tracks | Length | Tier | Extra minutes × $50 | Song total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||||
| 2 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| … | |||||
| Total | (add 3% if booking through the Builder) |
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- Count tracks per song. count your tracks and read how to prepare tracks for mixing as you organize the sessions.
- Check lengths. Add +$50 per extra minute over 4 minutes to the songs that need it.
- Mark songs already mixed. Those go on your mastering-only list.
- Add the 3% if you book through the Builder.
- Talk it through. book a consult to plan the album song by song.
My turnaround is 5–7 business days after payment and complete files, and the studio confirms your project schedule before work begins. For an album, we set the plan on a consult.
“I'll follow up personally by email to confirm your files and schedule.”
09 / QUICK ANSWERSFAQ
How much does it cost to mix and master an EP?
Add up the songs. With me, each song is $299 up to 15 tracks, $549 for 16–30 or $699 for 31–80, so a 5-song EP of small sessions is 5 × $299 = $1,495 before the Builder's 3% fee.
How much does it cost to mix and master an album?
It's the sum of every song's price, set by each song's track count and length. A 10-song album with eight songs at 16–30 tracks and two at 31–80 is $5,790 before any long-song minutes or the 3% fee.
Is mastering included when you mix my album?
Yes. Every mix tier includes mastering, so there's no separate mastering line for the songs I mix.
What if my songs have different track counts?
Each song gets its own tier. A 12-track song is $299 and a 40-track song on the same album is $699.
What if a song is longer than 4 minutes?
Each extra minute is +$50 on that song. A 6-minute song adds $100.
Are there any fees?
Booking through the Project Builder adds a 3% processing fee, shown before you pay.
What if some songs are already mixed?
Those only need mastering: $124 standard, with your main and instrumental master, or $200 stem mastering with up to 4 stems.
How long does an album take?
My turnaround is 5–7 business days after payment and complete files, and the studio confirms your schedule before work begins. For a whole album, book a consult and we'll plan it together.
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SERVICES
Every song priced by its own track count, mastering included, in the Builder before you pay.
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Want to hear me on one song first? Start with a $100 test mix on a short clip, book a 30-minute consult ($49.99), or send me a message.
Award-winning mix engineer and producer. Dove Award–nominated records with Social Club Misfits & Lecrae, and work for Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group.
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