

'Swan Songs'
with ÆYDRA
turn your stories into memories that last
A human-first song project
***Half required to begin project - balance upon completion delivery 2-4 weeks***
"Every story leaves a wake."
In an age of automation, I wanted Swan Songs to offer something deeply human. Inspired in part by the grace and loyalty of the swan, each commission begins with your story and unfolds into an original composition written exclusively for you, from me.
Created through thoughtful conversation, handcrafted writing, sound design and recording, every piece is a lasting work of art designed to celebrate love, legacy, heartbreak, healing, and the both messy and immaculate moments that define us.
. . .
For centuries, artists were supported by patrons who understood that creativity needed both time and trust to flourish. Somewhere along the way, much of that relationship was replaced by algorithms, endless content, and fractions of a cent per stream. Swan Songs is an invitation to revive that older idea in a modern way. By investing in an original piece, you're not simply purchasing a song—you're becoming a patron of living art and helping create the time and space for
new work to exist.
. . .
I believe technology should make that relationship stronger, not replace it.
. . .
I've had the personal honor to tell so much of my life story through song, on stage and in published works I'm excited to share that thrill with others.
. . .
Personally I don't see AI as the opposite of humanity.
I see it as a tool that, when used thoughtfully, can give us more time to be human. Less time buried in administration. More time listening. More time writing. More time gathering around a table, performing in intimate rooms, composing fragrances, photographing a fleeting moment, or turning someone's life into a song. My hope is that the future isn't one where machines replace artists, but one where they quietly support them, allowing creativity, craftsmanship, and human connection to become even more valuable.
With respect to the time dedicated to each commission, I am taking a total of 4 in this introductory collection between now and 9/22/26


01.
Story Session
Includes:
-
Discovery questionnaire
-
One-hour conversation
-
Original song composition
-
Professional demo recording
-
Final master MP3
-
Digital lyric sheet, signed
-
Personal note from me about the inspiration
Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, healing, memorials, new beginnings, or simply preserving a moment in time.
Investment
$595
02.
Legacy Session
Everything in the Story Session. +
-
Completed mix, full production
-
Video created to the song of clips you send and/or stock footage
-
Personalized artwork
-
Behind-the-song voice videos and memos from me
-
Instrumental version
-
High-resolution lyric artwork suitable for printing
Beautiful for elopements, weddings, family gatherings, engagements, proposals or to create a moment for that lasts forever.
Investment
$995
03.
Patron Collection
Everything in the Legacy Session, +
-
If the song naturally fits my artistic direction, I may choose to release it as part of my catalog.
-
We'll discuss a shared release and how your story will be honored with respect to privacy
-
You will retain a small agreed percentage of the master
-
Your song will be available on all streaming platforms
Ideal for those who wish to leave a lasting legacy through music and become a patron of original art.