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Secrets to Hiring an Orchestra for Your Game

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Are you eager to record live with an orchestra or chamber ensemble? This lecture breaks down the entire processfrom budgeting and session planning to team roles, recording strategy, and post-production. Drawing on hundreds of hours in studios around the world, Mike will share real budgets, scheduling templates, and behind-the-scenes stories from sessions in London, Vienna, and beyond. Learn how to save thousands through smart planning, avoid costly pitfalls, and get the most out of your musicians and recording time. Whether you're a composer, audio director, or music producer, you'll walk away with practical tools to approach your first (or next) live session with confidence.

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