Derek is also looking for bands and artists to produce.
Please email Derek to inquire.
beachwoodmanor@aol.com

F.A.Q

Q : Will Derek play on anything?
No, Derek has to like the music first and foremost. He will listen to an MP3 of your music before he decides to get involved.

Q : Will Derek accept pre-arranged music to play / and or will he improvise the keyboard parts to my music?
   Derek's main goal is the satisfaction of the artist. If you have specific parts or sounds that you want played he will play them, however most of the people that hire Derek want him to "do his thing" and add his sound and style to their tracks.

Q : Can tablature be provided so that I can hire a local keyboardist to play the part live?
   No tablature or transcriptions are offered.

Q : Can MIDI files be provided so that I can use the actual written music in a live setting?
MIDI files can be provided.

Q : What are the costs associated with hiring Derek as a session player?
  The fee is $1000.00 USD per track for Derek to play keyboards, and $1000.00 USD per track to mix. There is rate flexibility for three or more tracks.

Q : Will Derek require any additional fees / royalties for his work on my music or is this included in the price of the session work?
  No, the fee is a flat rate "buy out" for Derek's performance. He will sign a "sign off " document if requested.

Q : How can I send my music to Derek / File formats accepted / Size limits / etc.
Data files can either be uploaded to a Mac account, or sent on a DVD to the studio. Derek works is ProTools HD.

Q : Who are some of the independent artists Derek has performed session work for that may not be listed in the discography?
  All Too Human, Accomplice, Ken Steiger, Agah Bahari, Theodore Ziras, Todd Grubbs, Chris Buck, Mind Key, Sandalinas, Lindsey Boullt, Maarja and many others!