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title: Preparing your materials ahead of a session
description: "Make sure your session runs smoothly: check our pre-session material guidelines"
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# Preparing your materials ahead of a session
## Make sure your session runs smoothly: check our pre-session material guidelines
**In this article, you'll learn about**
- [What do I need to provide for my recording session?](https://help.musiversal.com/preparing-your-materials-ahead-of-a-session#whattoprovide)
- [Vocal Sessions](https://help.musiversal.com/preparing-your-materials-ahead-of-a-session#Vocal)
- [Services you can book if you need help getting your materials ready](https://help.musiversal.com/preparing-your-materials-ahead-of-a-session#donthavematerials)
- [A note on complex sessions](https://help.musiversal.com/preparing-your-materials-ahead-of-a-session#complexsessions)
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#### **What do I need to provide for my recording session? **
**1. Written**
- **Improvisation/soloing** → [Chords Chart](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mndXyMHEZ8nmaB_UZd2Ywa7hNmNnc3S6/view?usp=sharing)
- **To replicate melodies** → [Sheet Music](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xWRjEnfImJmlpM9BSK2TEmwE2NcpqM3-/view?usp=sharing). Learn how to convert MIDI to score [here](https://help.musiversal.com/how-to-transcribe-from-midi-to-score?hsLang=en).
- **Chords + melody** → [Lead Sheet](https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ruJvrZOmIfud-XUxSFbCt9ziAEbDaIO/view?usp=sharing).
**2. Audio**
- Use **WAV or AIFF** only. No DAW or mp3 files.
- All files must match in **length, sample rate, and bit depth**.
- Upload max **4 stems** (e.g. vocals, percussion, harmony), in correct **BPM and structure**.
- Backing tracks must exclude the instrument you're recording (e.g. no bass if recording bass).
- All files should **start at bar 0** with **1 empty bar** before music begins.
- Include a **click track** matching the BPM. For tempo changes, add a **click or MIDI tempo map**.
- If using MIDI, send the **.mid file** + **rendered audio** (WAV or AIFF).
- Bars in the written and audio material must **match exactly**.
**Vocal sessions **
- Choose a **key that fits the singer’s vocal range**. Sessions may be declined if the material isn't a good fit. You can find the ranges in their [profiles](https://app.musiversal.com/explore):
- Provide a **WAV reference track** with the melody (scratch vocals or mock-up).
- Include a **lyric sheet** if your song has words.
- You can also send **sheet music** (optional).
- Note: Singers **won’t create melodies, write lyrics, or translate lyrics**.
[⬆️](https://help.musiversal.com/preparing-your-materials-ahead-of-a-session#index)
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#### Services you can book if you need help getting your materials ready
We have services that are specifically designed for you to get everything you need for your recording sessions.
- If you need help finishing up your song's composition, or even want to start one from scratch, book **[Songwriting](https://app.musiversal.com/services/songwriting)**.
- If you need help getting a chords chart, sorting your song's bpm, a tempo map, and audio guides, book**[Session Materials Creation](https://app.musiversal.com/services/session-materials)**.
- If you want sheet music for your song, you can book **[Transcription](https://app.musiversal.com/services/transcription)**.
- If you'd like to compose a part for a certain instrument for your track, you can book**[Live Arrangement](https://app.musiversal.com/services/live-arrangement)**.
- If you need help sorting which services you should book, and in which order, book **[Production ](https://app.musiversal.com/services/production-kickstart)Kickstart**. Here's our suggested order:
1. Rhythm section (drums, bass)
2. Harmonic instruments (guitar, keys)
3. Melodic instruments (brass, strings, etc.)
4. Vocals
[⬆️](https://help.musiversal.com/preparing-your-materials-ahead-of-a-session#index)
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#### A note on complex sessions
If your piece is longer than 5 minutes, has tempo changes, detailed parts, or is a bit outside the norm, it might be tough to complete in one session.
Our musicians truly care about giving you their best. They need time to connect with your music and feel ready before recording.
When you support them with clear materials, they’ll give you something beautiful in return.
[⬆️](https://help.musiversal.com/preparing-your-materials-ahead-of-a-session#index)
**Your Music, No Limits**
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