I currently have openings for recording, coaching, and recitals!
I welcome clients of all ages and experience levels. We’ll work together to figure out what’s right and best for both of us.
These are mostly in-person but I do have long distance services!
Do you have specific questions? Let’s chat!
Welcome to my Studio!
Recitals
I love traditional and out-of-the-box recital formats!
Pricing: variable depending on difficulty of program, hours of rehearsal, recorded or not, what we make in ticket sales, etc. If it’s a project where I am asked to suggest a fee, these are an example of what I consider going in!
Coaching
I am comfortable coaching & playing a variety of styles. It’s my joy to discuss & deepen the connection to the text and how it relates to the piano/orchestra. We’ll work to balance tradition with bringing out your interpretation and expression In addition to the text, we’ll focus on things such as phrasing/dynamics, breath, vowels, tempo, etc.
Specialties: English and German, newer works (post 1950s), American composers
Languages in order of experience: German, Italian, French
Pricing: $65/hour
Video Recording
I provide the complete package for your recording to help you relax and sound your very best!
We should all practice the art of recording more than we think, not only when the stakes are high. You never know when you might get a last minute request to submit something for a job, so a current body of work showcasing the breadth of your artistry is necessary to set you up for success. In addition to your website and jobs, recordings can also be used to apply for grants, pitches, and social media.
Here is just a sampling of what I provide:
Quiet & cozy home studio environment with professional, affordable quality
Rode mic for the artist & Rode matched pair mics on the baby grand piano
Studio lighting with three-point set up
Recommend no more than an hour and a half for singers (if you have 5 arias, consider two recording sessions for stamina!)
Post-processing done in house (synching, cropping, color editing, etc)
Rehearsal/coaching recommended beforehand for new clients
Pricing: $80/hour for Individual Recording or Share a Session With a Friend for $95/hr (especially recommended when you need to record just one song)
Professional Editing Services
Email me your raw audio & video and I’ll create a professional polished video recording. I’ll work within your schedule, adhering to your timeframe and deadlines. You don’t even need to be local to Minneapolis.
Pricing: $70/hr
Video Coaching
Would you like more confidence in your videos? Practice video recording with me!
Record either in my studio, or share a previous video with me
We will watch it together via ZOOM, with real-time feedback
Sessions available in 30, 45, or 60 minutes
Pricing: $X
Remote Services
Want to work with me but don’t live in the Minneapolis area?
That’s still possible!
Here is a list of ways we could work together:
Collaboration with composers looking to have work recorded or performed
Tailor-made tracks
ZOOM coachings
Career mentoring (especially for young pianists)
What my collaborators say about me . . .
“These recordings are amazing and the quality is awesome!! Here is to more auditions, not possible without you!"
— Victoria Korovljiev
“Great space, incredible playing, and top-notch video production. Carson is wonderfully gifted and very supportive, a perfect atmosphere for what can sometimes be a very stressful experience trying to figure it out by yourself!"
-Lara Akal
“I normally dread the stress and anxiety of recording sessions, but with Carson they are actually enjoyable. Low stress, lots of laughs, beautiful piano playing, and high-quality equipment. She gave me all the time I needed in between takes and was super supportive and encouraging both during and after the session. Cannot recommend her more! Unbelievable quality for the cost!!!”
— Siena Forest
Deh vieni non tardar, by Mozart
Siena Forest, Soprano
Recorded at Carson Rose Studios
Quixotic Benefit Teaser
Rob Riordan, baritone.
Recorded at Carson Rose Studios.