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Hiring Professional Session Musicians: Rates, Sheet Music & Etiquette

1. Preparing Professional Session Files

Send session players reference MP3s, tempo BPM count-in click tracks, and clean chord charts 48 hours BEFORE the recording session date!

2. Work-for-Hire Agreements & Payouts

Ensure session musicians sign a simple Work-for-Hire release agreement confirming session day-rate buyout payment terms.

Work with JBX Session Musicians

Learn about our studio faculty at About JBX Music Academy.