Beastieborgs AI Band - Project Options

Overview

This document outlines potential web development and software engineering services I can provide for your Beastieborgs AI-generated music band. Based on our phone conversation, the primary focus would be creating a web app for "headphone concerts" where your fans can listen to live DJ sets on their personal devices.

Core Project: Headphone Concert Web App

Basic Version (40-60 hours)

• User-friendly interface for concert attendees (10-15 hours)
• Audio streaming functionality to broadcast your DJ mixes (15-20 hours)
• Basic user registration system (8-10 hours)
• Mobile-responsive design that works on all devices (7-15 hours)

Enhanced Version (additional 60-80 hours)

• Real-time chat/messaging between attendees (15-20 hours)
• Virtual "rooms" for different DJs/experiences (10-15 hours)
• User profiles with music preferences (10-15 hours)
• DJ dashboard for controlling the stream (15-20 hours)
• Basic analytics to track listener engagement (10 hours)

Premium Version (additional 80-120 hours)

• Synchronized visual effects displayed on phones (20-30 hours)
• Location-based features to enhance in-person experience (15-25 hours)
• Advanced audio controls (equalizer, effects) (20-25 hours)
• Social media integration for sharing (10-15 hours)
• Ticketing/access control system (15-25 hours)

Additional Service Options

Website Development (30-60 hours)

• Band showcase website with:
  • Music player for Beastieborgs tracks (8-12 hours)
  • AI-generated visuals gallery (6-10 hours)
  • About/bio section (4-6 hours)
  • Tour/event calendar (6-10 hours)
  • Newsletter/fan sign-up (6-8 hours)
  • Social media integration (4-8 hours)

Mobile App Development (120-200 hours)

• Native mobile app version of the web experience
  • iOS development (60-100 hours)
  • Android development (60-100 hours)
  • Additional features possible with native capabilities

Content Management System (30-50 hours)

• Custom CMS for managing:
  • Music uploads and organization (10-15 hours)
  • Concert scheduling (8-10 hours)
  • User data and engagement statistics (12-25 hours)

Timeline Options (Based on 10 hours/week)

Note on Timeline Estimates: The calendar months listed below include buffer time for client feedback, revision cycles, testing periods, and potential project delays. The "actual work" represents my direct time investment at 10 hours/week.

Quick Launch (4-6 months)

• Focus on basic headphone concert web app (40-60 hours = 4-6 weeks)
• Simple band website (20-30 hours = 2-3 weeks)
• Limited features but fastest to market
• Total: 60-90 hours (6-9 weeks = 1.5-2.5 months of actual work)

Standard Development (10-14 months)

• Enhanced headphone concert app (Basic + Enhanced = 100-140 hours = 10-14 weeks)
• Complete band website (30-60 hours = 3-6 weeks)
• Basic content management (20-30 hours = 2-3 weeks)
• Total: 150-230 hours (15-23 weeks = 4-6 months of actual work)

Full Experience (18-24 months)

• Premium headphone concert platform (Basic + Enhanced + Premium = 180-260 hours = 18-26 weeks)
• Website with advanced features (40-60 hours = 4-6 weeks)
• Native mobile apps (120-200 hours = 12-20 weeks)
• Complete content management system (30-50 hours = 3-5 weeks)
• Total: 370-570 hours (37-57 weeks = 9-14 months of actual work)

Server Deployment & Ongoing Maintenance

Initial Deployment (10-20 hours)

• Server setup and configuration (4-8 hours)
• Domain and SSL configuration (2-4 hours)
• Database setup (2-4 hours)
• Initial deployment and testing (2-4 hours)

Ongoing Maintenance (5-10 hours/month)

• Server monitoring and performance optimization
• Security updates and patches
• Database maintenance and backups
• Bug fixes and minor feature adjustments
• Technical support for your administrative users

Scaling for Events (additional 3-5 hours per event)

• Pre-event testing to ensure servers can handle expected load
• During-event monitoring to address any issues in real-time
• Post-event analysis to improve future performance

Next Steps

1. Define priorities: Which features are most important for your vision?
2. Set budget parameters: What investment level makes sense for your business model?
3. Create project phases: We can break down development into manageable milestones
4. Begin design process: Starting with user experience wireframes
5. Technical planning: Selecting appropriate technologies based on your requirements

I'm happy to discuss any aspects of this outline in greater detail and adjust based on your specific vision for Beastieborgs.