Book a Session with a Grammy-Winning Engineer
One-on-one online time with a Grammy-winning producer, mixer and mastering engineer, working on your own project.
I'm James Cravero. I've produced, mixed and mastered records across rock, pop and R&B, and I've produced audiobooks and voice-over for publishers including Penguin Random House, Macmillan and BBC. I've also been the producer for the band Bonehead since 1996. Now you can book an hour with me online and bring whatever you're working on.
Who it's for
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Artists who want an honest, experienced ear on their songs before release
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Producers and home-studio engineers who want to sharpen their mixing or mastering
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Podcasters who want their voice to sound clean, clear and consistent
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Authors and narrators who are recording or producing their own audiobooks
What we can cover in a session
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Mix critique: play me your mix and I'll tell you what's working, what isn't, and how to fix it
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Mixing lesson: EQ, compression, balance, space and getting a mix to translate on any speaker
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Mastering lesson: loudness, tone, and preparing final files for release
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Vocal production: recording, editing, tuning and getting vocals to sit right in the mix
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Audiobook production coaching: your recording setup, editing, and delivering files that meet publisher requirements
You choose the focus. One topic for the whole hour is fine, and so is a mix of questions.
How it works
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Book and pay online. Pick a time that works for you and pay when you book.
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Get your video link. We meet on Google Meet. The link comes with your booking confirmation.
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Send files ahead. If you'd like me to hear your mix, stems or recordings before we meet, send them a day or two ahead. Email a Google Drive or WeTransfer link to promo@ecrstudio.com before the session.
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Share your screen. During the session you can share your DAW screen, so we work on your actual project, not a generic example.
Options and pricing
1-Hour Online Session: $150
One 60-minute, one-on-one session on Google Meet. Paid in full when you book.
3-Session Mentoring Pack: $400
Three 1-hour online sessions. That's $50 less than booking three single sessions. Buy the pack once, then book each session when it suits you, whether that's three weeks in a row or spread out across a project. The pack is valid for 3 months from purchase.
FAQ
What do I need for a session?
A computer with a reliable internet connection, a web browser for Google Meet (nothing to install), and a good pair of headphones. If you want to work inside your project, have your DAW session open and ready to share. Reference tracks you like are always helpful.
Which DAW do I need?
Bring the one you use. The session works by screen sharing, so we work in your own setup.
Can I reschedule or cancel?
Yes. You can cancel or reschedule your session for free up to 24 hours before it starts. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the session, and no-shows, are not refunded. Sessions booked with the 3-Session Mentoring Pack follow the same rule: a late cancellation or a no-show uses one session credit.
Will the session be recorded?
No. Sessions aren't recorded, but you're welcome to take notes.
How does the 3-Session Pack work?
You buy the pack once, and you'll be asked to create a free account on this site so your sessions are tracked. Each time you book, choose the pack as your payment and one session is used.
Is this the same as hiring you to mix or master my song?
No. A session is coaching: I'll show you how to get there yourself. If you'd rather have me mix or master your track, see Online Mixing.
Ready when you are
Bring your mix, your vocals, or your audiobook questions, and let's get to work.