What size and type of paper is used?
A4 unless otherwise requested.
Drafts are printed at 600dpi with drafts generally printed on a laser printer at 1200dpi on any type of paper you require , i.e. colour, weight, gloss

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What music fonts are available?
There are two music fonts that I use as indicated below

The picture above in "Maestro" font. This is the most common one for standard print music

The picture above in "Jazz" font. This is is used if you want to give your music a "handwritten" look

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Do you do transcriptions from recordings?
Yes.

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Do you do tablature?
Yes - Guitar, Bass, Banjo etc

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Will I receive proof copies before the final draft?
Always - You need to check carefully all of these for any errors. You have an unlimited number of revisions available.

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What do you need from me?
The most important thing is for us to have a clean source document or recording…
For a document - A clean, handwritten manuscript, with clearly marked dynamics, expressions, articulations, tempo, etc. if required
For a recording - A clear recording will mean it takes me less time to produce the end result, thus costing less.
We also need as much information as possible to be submitted on the Contact Sheet

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How do I contact Expressions Music?
Mail: PO Box 48 Camp Hill QLD 4152 Australia
Email: mail@expressions-music.com
Web address: www.expressions-music.com
Telephone 61 07 3324 8795
Webmaster: webmaster@expressions-music.com

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How long does it take to typeset a piece?
This differs with every score, but as a guide;
Lead Sheets etc - 2-3 days
Band: 1 week
Orchestral: 2 - 4 weeks

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I'm in a hurry. Can you do it for me quickly?
Sure. Just let us know in your initial contact with us

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How can I get the Manuscript to you
The fastest way is for you to scan it and email it to us. Otherwise via standard mail.

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How do I know that you will do a good job of my score?
If you would like to see a couple of lines of your score, just let us know. You can also look at our samples page.

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I've received a draft and there are some corrections?
Please carefully check and make with a red pen all the corrections that need to be made. Check for correct notes, dynamics, lyrics and any other aspects that occur in your piece.
Please note however that this isn't a time to reconsider your ideas i.e. - rewriting, reorchestrating, changes of mind and the like will be charged for at our hourly rate.
When you are happy, please send back the corrected draft for us to complete the alterations that you require. At this point we can also extract parts if it is required.

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Is there a limit to the number of times I can resubmit drafts?
No, there is no limit. Please resubmit until you are completely satisfied with what you see.

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What are the final format possibilities?
In hard copy format, you can choose to have your work presented on:
· standard paper
· high resolution paper
· glossy coated paper
· high gloss photo paper
· various paper weightings, colours and sizes
· bound copies (wire, plastic)
and many other styles. Simply indicate your preference, and we will provide a quote.
In digital format, we can also produce
· PDF files, so that you can distribute your work electronically if you wish.
· Various other file and image formats (for websites or other uses)
· Archiving to CD-ROM, or a complete interactive CD-ROM presentation.

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When and how do I have to pay?
Expressions Music requires 50% payment of the estimated cost before starting and the balance on delivery of final copy
In Australia we can accept Cash, Australian Cheques, International Cheques, Money Orders, Direct Bank Transfer or Paypal;
Oversees we can accept, we ask you to pay through Bank Transfer, International Cheque or Paypal.
Below are our Bank Transfer details
Account Name: Expressions Music
Bank: Westpac
Branch:Wynnum
BSB Number: 034 053
Account Number: 150526
If payment is via Bank Transfer, please forward via email or mail a copy of the completed transfer details for us to verify.

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Why can't I just use the handwritten score that I already have?
Of course you can. But in these days it's harder to be taken seriously without it. There is nothing more frustrating or embarrassing than for a musician to have to ask you what notes they need to play, or that they can't read what's on the page. Above that reason, it makes it easier to distribute your work over the world via the internet. There are many web sites and newsgroups that help artists to distribute the music that they have created.

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