with ÆYDRA
turn your stories into memories with melodies
***Half required to begin project - balance upon completion delivery 2-4 weeks***
A human-first song project
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 (or selected cover) 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 all the messy and immaculate moments that define us.
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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've had the personal honor to tell so much of my life story through song, on stage and in published works. Over the last 20 years, I've written thousands of songs, produced and played hundreds live, and brought over 50 to full publishing. I'm grateful to say I've gotten to build a musical legacy with its own unique sound and reach.
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These songs come from somewhere perhaps beyond me, and I see myself as the conduit to receive and say yes to the assignments. Like all creativity, how we use this gift is our choice. This human ingenuity is something I personally don't believe AI is here to replace, but rather to offer us more time to dedicate to. More time to notice, connect and
return to ourselves and each other.
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That's why I've chosen to offer this initial collection of commissions; I feel the call, I've created the time, and I value the stories of other people's lives. I feel a well of compassion to listen and the
capacity to translate through music.
I hope to help you find your melody in your memories.
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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
Every song leaves a wake
01.
Story Session
Includes:
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Discovery questionnaire/call
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Choice of song direction (can be original or re-imagined cover)
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Lyrical collaboration if desired
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Song composition
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Professional demo recording
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Final master MP3
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Digital lyric sheet, signed
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Personal note from me about the inspiration and process
Perfect for birthdays, elopements, graduations. anniversaries, memorials, new beginnings, heartbreak, or simply preserving a moment in time.
Investment
$695
02.
Legacy Session
Everything in the Story Session plus
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Full production/completed mix
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Video created to the song of clips you send and/or stock footage
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Personalized artwork
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Behind-the-song voice videos and memos from me
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Instrumental version
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High-resolution lyric artwork suitable for printing
Beautiful for anything mentioned in story sessions, weddings, family reunions, engagements, proposals, or to simply create a moment that lasts forever.
Investment
$995
03.
Patron Collection
Everything in tier one and two plus
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If the song naturally fits my artistic direction, I'll release it as part of my published catalog.
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We'll discuss a shared release and how your story will be honored with respect to privacy
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You will retain a small agreed percentage of the master
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Your song will be available on all streaming platforms
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Does not apply to covers
Ideal for those who wish to leave a lasting legacy through music and become a patron of original art.