Curator services are custom SKUs: consultations, feedback packages, playlist-fit memos, production passes — anything your dashboard allows with a category and delivery time. Pricing them well is less about “what others charge” and more about scope control and hourly reality.
Pair with create your first curator service for setup mechanics.
Anchor to outcomes, not hours (display)
Even if you think in hours internally, the sales page should promise an artifact:
- “You receive a Google Doc with timestamped notes.”
- “You leave the Zoom with a prioritized fix list.”
Artifacts justify higher prices than vibes.
Use delivery time as a price knob
TrackGiant forces discrete delivery buckets (for example same-day vs. multi-day windows). Shorter delivery can command a premium only if you actually clear that SLA without stealing time from track reviews.
If you miss service deadlines, lengthen the bucket before you drop price.
Three-tier menu (template)
Entry — short async memo on one track. Low price, tight scope, fastest fulfillment. Feeds repeat buyers.
Standard — deeper pass (arrangement + mix notes) or longer call.
Premium — multi-track EP read, ongoing week-of-release support, or bundled “review + service block.”
Avoid ten tiers; decision paralysis kills conversion.
Cross-price with track reviews
Reviews should rarely be the highest line item unless you are a niche oracle with backlog demand. Many curators:
- Keep reviews accessible.
- Put real margin on services and Live Session bundles (“party night + follow-up memo”).
Handling “can you just…”
Scope creep lines you can paste into descriptions:
- “Covers one stereo mix up to N minutes.”
- “One revision round included; additional rounds are a new order.”
- “No stem surgery — notes only.”
Clarity prevents one-star feelings later.
Discounts and promos
If the platform surfaces promo codes on service checkout in the future, treat discounts as marketing experiments with dates — not permanent anchors.
Net after fees
Convert list prices to expected net using the same mental model as earnings and payouts. A $200 service that eats six hours at your true wage is worse than a $120 service that ships in two hours with a template.
When to raise prices
Raise when:
- You are sold out weeks ahead ethically (not because you are procrastinating).
- Clients rebook without asking for discounts.
- Error rate on deliverables is near zero.
When to add a lower SKU instead of lowering everything
If leads slow, add a smaller service rather than slashing your flagship. Preserves premium positioning while capturing price-sensitive buyers.
Related reading
Services reward clear promises + boring delivery. Price like a professional studio block, not like a vague favor.