Working with Us
Your K-2 Audio Project Guide: Scope, Services & Investment
You need effective, pedagogically sound audio for your K-2 learners and a straightforward way to get it.
This page provides the essentials: how we begin our partnership, our clear service tiers outlining investment and licensing, what we create, and the significant value delivered with every project. We aim for a transparent and collaborative journey to your perfect K-2 audio solution.
Beginning Your Project
Start at Your Own Pace
We aim to understand your needs thoroughly while respecting your time, especially across different time zones.
Step 1: Your Project Blueprint (Share Your Vision)
Begin by completing our "K-2 Audio Project Blueprint" form. This focused questionnaire is designed for your convenience, allowing you to outline your project's K-2 learning objectives, target audience (ages 5-8), curriculum context, and initial ideas. This helps us grasp your needs quickly for a productive follow-up.
I (Simon Lee) personally review every Blueprint and will email you a considered response within 24-48 business hours to discuss project fit and next steps.
Step 2: The Collaborative Content Brief (The Planning Cornerstone)
If we're aligned, we then proceed to the Collaborative Content Brief. This is our crucial joint planning session (often using shared documents for easy, asynchronous input).
Here, applying our 'Dual-Lens Approach' (K-6 Pedagogy + Digital Content Strategy), we meticulously define every aspect of your audio, ensuring we're perfectly in sync before production. This agreed-upon brief forms the basis for your detailed project proposal.
For more on the methodology behind our Content Brief, see Our Process Page.
What We Create for Your K-2 Learners
From Single Learning Songs to Full Audio Strategies for Your Curriculum
We craft custom K-2 audio tailored to your educational goals. All audio is developed by our K-2 specialists, with our 'Human-Expertise-First, AI-Augmented' model ensuring pedagogical depth and broadcast quality.
Bespoke K-2 Educational Songs
Individual songs (typically 60-180 seconds long) designed to meet specific K-2 learning objectives—whether for phonics, SEL skills, math, science, or other core concepts.
Custom Audio Packages & Series
We easily partner on larger projects, developing cohesive series of songs or thematic audio collections for curriculum units, EdTech app modules, or ongoing K-2 content needs.
For these collaborations, we prepare a Tailored Project Proposal that clearly outlines how we can meet your goals, including the scope, deliverables, and timeline.
Understanding Your Investment, What’s Included & Usage Rights
We believe in providing clear information to help your planning.
1. Core Deliverables You Receive
When you partner with Core Melody Studio, you receive a comprehensive K-2 audio solution designed for immediate impact and seamless integration:
Broadcast-Quality Custom K-2 Audio
You’ll receive your professionally mixed and mastered audio in both high-resolution WAV (e.g., 48kHz/24bit) and versatile MP3 (320kbps) formats.
The Signature Song Content Report PDF
Your comprehensive "proof of pedagogy". This document includes final lyrics, K-2 learning objectives, key concepts covered, and the detailed human-expert pedagogical rationale explaining how the song's design effectively supports your learning goals for children ages 5-8. It’s a key tool for your team’s validation and curriculum integration
2. Our Service Tiers: Clarity, Value & Your K-2 Audio Solution
We believe in providing clear information to help your planning and ensure you select the option that best fits your K-2 project needs. Each tier includes our 'Human-Expertise-First, AI-Augmented' creation process, broadcast-quality audio, and our signature Song Content Report PDF providing transparent pedagogical rationale.
Tier 1: Internal Review & Pitch License
Best for validating a concept with stakeholders or including in a project pitch before committing to full commercial development.
Indicative Investment: $600 - $750
Licensing Summary: Grants you Limited Non-Commercial Use rights for internal review, private demonstrations, or pitching only. Core Melody Studio retains full copyright.
What This Tier Solves:
It provides a low-risk way to experience our quality and prove a concept internally. You receive not only a custom K-2 audio piece but also our full Song Content Report, giving you tangible "proof of pedagogy" to effectively support your internal discussions and secure project buy-in.
3. Important Considerations for All Tiers:
Our Pricing Philosophy: Your investment directly supports the K-2 pedagogical expertise, expert human-led creative development, professional audio production, the invaluable Signature Song Content Report (your "proof of pedagogy"), and defined usage rights.
Our AI-Augmented Model & Value: Our 'Human-Expertise-First, AI-Augmented' model means your primary investment is in top-tier K-2 pedagogical expertise and human creativity. Where AI responsibly assists our experts (under strict guidance), it can enhance efficiency in exploring creative options without compromising our human-led quality, ensuring excellent value.
For more on our Process and AI ethics, see Our Process and Our AI Philosophy Page.
Need an Extended Use License? If you require rights to use the same custom song across multiple distinct named products or platforms but don't need a full buyout, please discuss this during your consultation. We can explore an "Extended Use License" (indicative range $3000-$3800) via a Custom Offer.