Welcome to the platform I call Music By Design. In the sport of dressage, the most beautiful and entertaining part of the competition is when horse and rider move in an equestrian ballet called the musical freestyle. The point of the freestyle is to demonstrate all the required movements of a particular level of dressage as a dance choreographed to music. The most effective musical freestyles occur when the rhythm of the horses' gaits is in perfect sync with the music, as if that music were written just for that horse and rider.
This is where I come in.
Most music is not rhythmically matched to the gait of a horse. It is imperative then, that the music be altered(digitally sped up or slowed down), or rerecorded to insure a rhythmically correct musical freestyle.
Musical Choices
- Pre-recorded music...straight from the CD of your choice
- Re-arranged music...from the CD of your choice
- Original music...custom composed by me
- Combination...of all of the above
Requirements to produce a musical freestyle
Video Suggestions
- Design your test...completely from start to finish. Then we build the music around the ride. Like scoring a movie...this is the way I prefer to record musical freestyles.
- Video recording of all the movements you intend to have in your test. (Walk,Trot,Canter at all movements). Then, a rough sketch of how you intend to ride your test...ex: 'Intro at Trot, Halt, Proceed Trot for 30 seconds, Walk for 20 seconds, Canter for 30 seconds, etc.'
- Use Locust Tree Productions to video your freestyle for professional quality that can be used not only for training but also for quality reproduction. They will handle getting the video into digital format for me.
Music Suggestions
- You provide any CD's from which you want to use music.
- Theme for the music. If you do not have any ideas in this direction, I will be happy to watch you ride your horse and suggest something.
See other freestyles to get some ideas.
I have many wonderful musical ideas for your freestyle. I always appreciate the opportunity to help you acheive the freestyle goal for which you have trained so hard. My time is very limited, however, I will do my best to accomodate all freestyle needs and competition entry deadlines. If you are considering a freestyle and would like my help, you can contact me at MusicByDesign@jdanieldavidson.com
What's this gonna cost me?
Average cost of a musical freestyle is between $500-$685. The exact cost will be determined when we determine the direction we will take in developing your freestyle. Once you have decided on a musical theme, and choreography, it takes anywhere from 32-48 working hours for me to complete a freestyle...so you can see the restriction of time.
I prefer payments be made by Google Checkout. A fast, reliable, secure and free way to pay using your Visa, Mastercard, or Checking or savings account. Once you have decided to use Music By Design, a $250 deposit is required to begin the freestyle. Balance is due upon completion and delivery of the freestyle.
All of my freestyles are produced on CD.