Working With Jono
Sessions are run in focused 2-hour blocks to maintain creative momentum and clear, decisive progress. Each session is collaborative and tailored to the individual artist — with the goal of fully realising the vision for the song and bringing out its strongest, most authentic form.
Sessions & Booking
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Standard sessions are $240 per 2-hour block.
Discounted rates are available through session packages. Package options are:
6 Hour Package (3 x 2hr sessions) – $620
Package rate — save $10010 Hour Package (5 x 2hr sessions) – $997
Package rate — save $20020 Hour Package (10 x 2hr sessions) – $1850
Package rate — save $550
Jono also offers a one-time Intro Production Session at 50% off for first-time clients who would like to experience a session before committing further. This offer is redeemable once per client or group.
Bookings and availability can be viewed at:
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Each session runs for 2 hours.
This is the minimum booking length and is designed to allow meaningful creative progress.
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It depends on the scope of the song and what is required.
Factors include:
Clarity of the vision
How prepared the artist is
The starting point of the track
The level of detail required
How well prepared the vocalist is (if recording vocals)
Jono works extremely efficiently and has completed songs in just a couple of sessions for some artists. Others prefer a more detailed approach which may take 4–5 sessions or more.
Please note: Mixdown & Mastering is a separate process from production, writing and recording. It requires its own dedicated session to ensure a polished, release-ready master file suitable for upload to streaming platforms.
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Songs are completed across a series of 2-hour sessions rather than a fixed project fee.
Every artist requires a different level of time and detail. Some songs are completed in just a couple of sessions, while others require more time to complete their vision. Charging per session ensures flexibility depending on what the track needs and how deep the artist wants to dive.
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The minimum booking length is 2 hours. This ensures there is enough time to make meaningful progress during each session.
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Two-hour blocks are preferred for maximum focus and productivity.
However, clients can book two sessions back-to-back (subject to availability) to create a 4-hour session. These run straight through without a break.
Four hours is the maximum that can be booked in one day, as productivity and creative focus typically decline beyond that point.
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All bookings are made through the online booking system at:
www.jonofernandezproduction.com/schedule
Phone and email bookings are not available, and all sessions are prepaid at the time of booking.
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All sessions are prepaid through the online booking system at the time of booking.
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All bookings must be made through the website booking system to secure session times.
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Bookings can be rescheduled more than 48 hours before the session start time.
To reschedule:
Click Change/Cancel Appointment in the confirmation email received after booking.
Click Reschedule.
Select a new available date and time.
Confirm the reschedule.
A confirmation email will be sent with updated details.
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Bookings can be cancelled more than 48 hours before the session start time.
To cancel:
Click Change/Cancel Appointment in the confirmation email.
Click Cancel.
Confirm the cancellation.
A cancellation confirmation email will then be sent.
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A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session.
Sessions cancelled, rescheduled or missed without notice within 48 hours will incur the full session fee.
Studio Location
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Jono works from The Nest Creative Space
The Nest – 24A Bourke Road, Alexandria NSW 2015.
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Parking at the rear of The Nest is reserved for tenants only.
Clients can find street parking on the surrounding streets including Bourke Road, Wyndham Street, Mandible Street and Bowden Street. There is also a secure parking facility next door, however it operates on full-day rates only.
The closest train station is Green Square, approximately a five-minute walk from the studio.
Remote Sessions
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Yes — remote sessions are available and can be selected when booking.
All that’s required is a compatible web browser: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Brave (Safari is not supported). A session link will be emailed a few minutes before the start time.
Sessions run via Sessionwire, allowing clients to:
Hear high-resolution audio streamed directly from the project in Ableton Live
View screen-shared Ableton Live in real time
Video chat
For best results, headphones are recommended.
Remote sessions can be booked at:
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No Sessionwire account or subscription is required to join as a guest.
Simply open the invite link (sent before the session) in a compatible browser: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Brave. Safari is not supported.
After opening the link:
Enter your name.
Click Connect.
Select your microphone and speaker devices.
Select your camera (if using video).
Click Join Session.
It is recommended to test your audio input (mic) and output (headphones/speakers) devices settings before joining. Most users connect by selecting either their ‘built-in’ or ‘external-port’ / ‘external headphones’ on laptop devices or by selecting their audio interface if they have one connected.
For more detailed instructions: click here
Production & Creative Work
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Yes — Jono works across a wide range of genres and loves stepping into different sounds and styles. He brings a rare versatility and expansive musical range to his work.
He has extensive experience in Pop, Electronica, Hip Hop / Rap, RnB, EDM (all sub-genres), Indie, Rock, Soul, Gospel, Downtempo, Neoclassical, Blues, Acoustic, Folk, Afrobeat, Trap, Drill, Reggae and many others.
The focus is always on serving the song and supporting the artist’s vision.
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Yes — custom beats are created in-session based on the artist’s specific requirements.
There is no pre-made beat library available. All production is tailored to the artist and developed collaboratively in the studio.
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Yes — vocals are recorded using a high-end professional setup in an acoustically treated room.
The signal chain includes:
Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone (with Telefunken tube)
BAE Audio 1073MPL Preamp
JLM LA500A Opto Compressor
In addition to capturing high-quality audio, Jono works closely with artists on vocal performance and delivery to ensure the strongest possible take on the day.
Bookings can be made at:
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The studio is not equipped for live drum recording.
However, high-end drum plugins and premium sample libraries are available to create extremely realistic programmed drum tracks.
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Jono works in Ableton Live.
He also uses a wide range of professional plugin suites including Universal Audio, Native Instruments, Acustica, Antares Auto-Tune, Celemony Melodyne, Arturia, FabFilter, Slate Digital, IK Multimedia, iZotope, Output, Waves, Softube, Soundtoys, Brainworx, ReFX Nexus, Lennar Digital Sylenth, Xfer Serum and many more.
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All work is completed in Ableton Live only.
Projects from other DAWs must be exported as industry-standard 24-bit/44.1 WAV stem files (plus MIDI stems where relevant) before the session.
Mixing & Mastering
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Yes — full Mixdown and Mastering services are available.
This is completed in a separate 2-hour session and costs $240. Sessions can be attended in person, attended remotely online, or left unattended (which is the most common option).
Bookings can be made at:
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A Mixdown and Mastering session runs for 2 hours and is dedicated to completing one song.
Sessions cost $240 and can be attended in person, remotely online, or unattended.
Bookings can be made at:
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Attendance for a Mixdown & Mastering session is not required. Most clients choose to have Mixdown and Mastering completed unattended.
However, sessions can also be attended in person or remotely if preferred.
Bookings can be made at:
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That’s absolutely fine.
If the track is to be mixed and mastered by another engineer, audio stems will need to be exported.
Stem exports can be completed:
During a production session (please allow approximately 30 minutes), or
Outside of session time for a $55 admin fee.
When booked outside of session time, stems will be exported and delivered within 48 hours.
Stem exports can be booked at:
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Yes.
Project files and stems can be exported during a session (please allow up to 30 minutes), or outside of session time.
Files prepared outside of session time incur a $55 admin fee and will be delivered within 48 hours of booking.
This service can be booked via:
Mentoring & Teaching
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Yes.
Jono has been mentoring and teaching music production for over 25 years across various music institutions (Ministry Of Sound Academy, DJ Warehouse, YourShot, DMC, Eat Sleep Produce Repeat and more) and now offers one-on-one tailored sessions.
Lessons can focus purely on teaching, purely on production, or a hybrid of both — where the track is developed while learning along the way.
All levels are welcome, from complete beginners through to advanced producers.
Sessions are conducted in Ableton Live. While the software focus is Ableton, most techniques and concepts are transferable to other DAWs.
To book, simply schedule a production session and outline your learning goals in the booking questionnaire:
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All teaching and production is done in Ableton Live only.
However, most of the production principles and techniques taught are transferable to other DAWs.
Studio & Equipment
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The studio includes:
Mac Studio
Ableton Live
Genelec 8341A Monitor Speakers
Prism Sound Lyra Audio Interface
Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone
BAE Audio 1073MPL Preamp
JLM LA500A Opto Compressor
SSL UF8 Mixing Console
Ableton Push 2
Roland System 8 Synthesizer
Roland Boutique SE-02
Roland Electric Piano
Fender Stratocaster
Maton Acoustic Guitar
Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor
Fender Precision Bass
Jim Dunlop Heil Talk Box
Zoom 9030 Guitar Effects Processor
Zoom G5 Guitar Effects Processor
Zoom B3 Bass Effects Processor
Extensive professional plugin collections
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Yes. Available instruments include:
Fender Deluxe Stratocaster (Electric Guitar)
Maton Semi-Acoustic Guitar
Fender Precision Bass
Roland Electric Piano
Roland System 8 Synthesizer
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All bookings include Jono as the producer. Studio hire without production services is not available.
Ownership & Policies
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Jono does not take any percentage ownership of the music created in sessions.
Regardless of whether he contributes to writing or production elements, clients retain 100% ownership of their songs.
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• Full payment is required to secure a booking.
• A minimum of 48 hours notice is required for cancellations or rescheduling.
• Sessions cancelled, rescheduled or missed without notice within 48 hours are forfeited and charged in full.
• Session time is forfeited for late arrivals.
• Only one Intro Session is permitted per client/group.
• Intro Sessions cannot be reused if forfeited or missed.
• Packages are non-refundable once partially used.
• Only Ableton Live projects are supported. Other DAW projects must be brought in as 24-bit/44.1 WAV stem files (plus MIDI stems where relevant).
• Only the latest version of Ableton Live is used. Files are not backwards compatible with older versions.
• Work cannot be completed or adjusted between sessions unless a specific service is booked.
• Minor mix changes can be booked separately in a 30-minute block. Larger changes require a new session.
• Stems and project files exported outside of session time incur a $55 admin fee.
• A maximum of two sessions (4 hours total) can be booked in one day.
• Back-to-back sessions run straight through without a break.
• The studio capacity is limited to 3 people (Jono + 2 clients).
• Mixdown & Mastering is a separate service and must be booked independently.
• Clients are responsible for downloading and backing up their own files after delivery. File hosting beyond initial delivery is not guaranteed.
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