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ALABAMA
DAUPHIN STREET SOUND
651 Dauphin St.
Mobile, AL 36602
251-378-8028
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/dauphinstreetsound
Basic Rate: Call or email for rates
FAME STUDIOS
603 E. Avalon Ave.
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
256-381-0801
Email: [email protected]
Web: fame2.com
Format: Pro Tools and vintage analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
RIVERLAND RECORDING STUDIOS
513 Talucah Rd.
Valhermoso Springs, AL 35775
256-683-1740
Web: facebook.com/riverlandrecording
Format: Alesis HD 24, Pro Tools LE
Basic Rate: $65/hr to $80/hr. Contact us
SOUND CELL/SMITH MUSIC GRP, INC.
601 Meridian St.
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-539-1868, 800-933-2688
Email: [email protected]
Web: soundcell.com
Format: Pro Tools
Basic Rate: please call for info
SOUND OF BIRMINGHAM RECORDING
3625 5th Ave. S.
Birmingham, AL 35222
205-595-8497
Email: [email protected]
Web: soundofbirmingham.com
Contact: Don Mosley
Basic Rate: please call for info
ALASKA
10TH PLANET RECORDING STUDIO
P.O. Box 10114
Fairbanks, AK 99710
907-488-8658
Email: 10planet@mosquitonet.com
Web: 10thplanet.com
Contact: R. Ford or P. Fitzgerald
Format: digital
Basic Rate: please call for info
ARIZONA
1ST CHOICE STUDIO
650 N. 157th Dr.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
623-234-1787
Email: [email protected]
Web: billkeis.com/producer
Contact: Bill
Format: digital
Basic Rate: call for rates
ALLUSION STUDIOS
248 W Elm St.
Tucson, AZ 85705
520-622-3895
Email: [email protected]
Web: allusionstudios.com
BRICK ROAD STUDIOS
7944 E. Beck Ln., Ste. 160
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-788-3573
Email: [email protected]
Web: brickroadstudio.com
Contact: Scott Leader, Mark DeCozio
Format: call for info
Basic Rate: $500/day, $85/hr., flat rate available
COSMIC SOUP RECORDING
Phoenix, AZ
480-331-7687
Email: [email protected]
Web: cosmicsouprecording.com, facebook.com/
cosmicsoupaz
Contact: Jeremy Daniel
Studio: ProTools. Equipment available on website.
Studio Rate: Contact for more information.
EPICENTRE RECORDING STUDIO
104 E. Pierce St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
480-270-2221
Contact: Joe Bauman, Owner
Email: [email protected]
Web: epicentre-recording.com
Format: 24 Track Hybrid for digital and analog audio
FULL WELL RECORDING STUDIO
1718 N. 17th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-367-1342
Email: [email protected]
Web: fullwellrecording.com
Contact: Mike Bolenbach
Format: Pro Tools HD,
24 track 2 inch analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
LUNA RECORDING STUDIO
4500 E. Speedway Blvd., Ste. 86
Tucson, AZ 85712
520-260-7576
Email: [email protected]
Web: lunarecording.com
Contact: George Nardo
Format: Pro Tools HD
Basic Rate: Please contact us
SALTMINE STUDIO OASIS, THE
48 S. MacDonald St.
Mesa, AZ 85210
480-220-4007
Email: [email protected]
Web: thesaltmine.com
Contact: Don
Format: digital and analog
ARKANSAS
BLACKWATER RECORDING STUDIOS
Cabot, AR 72023
501-424-9017
Email: blackwat@blackwaterstudios.com
Web: facebook.com/BlackwaterRecordingStudios
Contact: Michael Sharpe
Basic Rate: call for rates
BLUE CHAIR RECORDING STUDIO
159 Ray Sowell Rd.
Austin, AR 72007
501-605-8489
Email: [email protected]
Web: bluechairrecording.com
CRYSTAL RECORDING STUDIOS
2307 Brandon Rd.
Bryant, AR
501-681-7935
Email: [email protected]
Web: crystalrecordingstudios.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
EAST HALL RECORDING
4210 N. Salem
Fayetteville, AR
479-582-3278
Email: [email protected]
Web: easthall.com, facebook.com/easthallrecording
Basic Rate: $250/4hr., $400/8hr.
RANEY RECORDING STUDIO
P.O. Box 17
110 S. Front St.
Drasco, AR 72530-9282
870-668-3222
Email: [email protected]
Web: raneyrecordingstudio.com
WOLFMAN STUDIOS
26 Flag Road
Little Rock, AR
501-812-8071
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/WolfmanStudios
Basic Rate: $35/hr. weekend, $25/hr. weekly, $40/
hr. remote
CALIFORNIA / NORTHERN
25TH STREET RECORDING
25th & Broadway
Oakland, CA
510-788-4089
Email: [email protected]
Web: 25thstreetrecording.com
ALIEN PRODUCTIONS STUDIOS
4100 Wayside Ln., Ste. 120
Carmichael, CA 95608
916-483-9988
Email: [email protected]
Web: jknorthrup.com
Contact: Je Northrup
Format: digital recording, mixing, mastering and music
production
Basic Rate: $40/hr., $300/8hr. block
BLUE SEVEN AUDIO
Central Fremont
Fremont, CA 94538
650-766-7212
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/bluesevenaudio
Contact: Chris
Format: Pro Tools HD3
Basic Rate: call for rates
DIFFERENT FUR STUDIOS
3470 19th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-628-4060
Email: di[email protected]
Web: dierentfurstudios.com
Format: SSL 4048e, Protools 10, Studer A827
Basic Rate: please contact for rates
THE DOCK STUDIO
Sacramento, CA
916-403-1018
Email: [email protected]
Web: thedockstudio.com
Format: See website for equipment list
THE GRILL RECORDING STUDIO
4770 San Pablo Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
510-228-1000
Email: [email protected]
Web: thegrillstudios.com
GULCH ALLEY STUDIO
1407 Bush St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-226-9935
Email: [email protected]
Web: gulchalley.com
HYDE STREET STUDIOS
245 Hyde St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-441-8934
Email: [email protected]
Web: hydestreet.com
Format: digital and analog, 24 tracks
Basic Rate: call for info
LAUGHING TIGER
1101 E. Francisco Blvd, Suite A
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-485-5765
Email: ari@laughingtiger.com
Web: laughingtiger.com
LIGHTRAIL STUDIOS
672 Toland Place
San Francisco, CA 94124
415-964-0264
Email: [email protected]
Web: lightrailstudios.com
MIDDLERIDGE STUDIOS
V6 Ranch
Parkfield, CA 93451
805-610-8471
Email: [email protected]
Web: middleridgestudio.com
PYRAMIND STUDIOS
859 Bryant St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-896-9800 x 226
Contact: Greg Gordon, Nick Romero
Email: [email protected]
Web: pyramind.com
PRAIRIE SUN
P.O.Box 7084
Cotati, CA 94931
707-795-7011
Email: [email protected]
Web: prairiesun.com
SAN FRANCISCO SOUNDWORKS
415-503-1110
Email: [email protected]
Web: sfsoundworks.com
SKYLINE STUDIOS
5427 Telegraph Ave., Suite M
Oakland, CA 94609
510-984-2484
Email: [email protected]
Web: skylinestudios.com
SKYWALKER SOUND
P.O. Box 3000
San Rafael, CA 94912 510-984-2484
Email: [email protected]
Web: skysound.com
Contact: Leslie Ann Jones
STUDIO 132
Oakland, CA 94611
415-601-5-77
Email:[email protected]
Website:studio132.com
Contact: BZ Lewis
Basic Rate: $100 per hour, project budgets as well
Info: ProTools HDX, Dolby Atmos 7.1.4, Emmy Award
winner
TARPAN STUDIOS
1925 E. Francisco Blvd. Suite L
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-485-1999
Contact: Narada Michael Walden
Email: [email protected]
Web: tarpanstudios.com
WORKING TITLE RECORDING STUDIOS
863 Woodside Way
San Mateo, CA 94401
415-819-5465
Email: [email protected]
Web: workingtitlerecordingstudios.com
CALIFORNIA / SOUTHERN
17TH STREET
1001 W. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-680-6568
Email: [email protected]
Web: 17thstreetrecordingstudio.com
4TH STREET RECORDING
12114th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-9114
Email:[email protected]
Web:4thstreetrecording.com
Contact:Kathleen Wirt
Format:digital and analog, 24 tracks
Basic Rate:$75-100/hr (includes assistant or engineer)
Gear:API 3224 Console, Protools Ultimate HDX, Studer
A827, Protools HD3, (4) Neve 1066, (4) Focusrite, (2)
Telefunken V72, (2) Maag PreQ4,(2) Maag EQ4, (2)UREI
1176, (2) LA3A,(4) SPL Transient Designers,Generic
1031s, Yamaha NS10s, Lexicon, Yamaha, DBX, Drawmer,
Mics: Neumann U-67, (2) U-87s (2) K-84s, (2) AKG
414s, (2) Coles 4038s, Royer R121, AEA N22, Shure,
Sennheiser.
Special Services:Pro Tools and analog recording.
Superb sound design, Yamaha C7 grand piano,
Hammond organ w/ Leslie, Rhodes. Great drums too.
Clients:Weezer, Daniel Caesar, Muse, Kesha, LP,
The Neighbourhood, Solange, Vintage Trouble, The
Beach Boys, SZA, K-Flay, Andre 3000, Chris and
Rich Robinson, George Clinton, Incubus, No Doubt,
Fiona Apple, Nelly Furtado, Hoobastank, Bryan Ferry,
Jack’s Mannequin, Jim Carrey, Steve Martin, Weird Al
Yankovic, Ben Harper, Tom Freund, Andrew McMahon
in The Wilderness,Kali Uchis, Betty Who, Tom Freund,
Ben Harper, Billy Joe Shaver, Sly Stone.
Comments:Right o3rd StreetPromenade and the
ocean. 26 hotels in walking distance. “Top 10 US Studios
Under $100/hr.” Performing Songwriter Magazine. “One
of LA’s 17 Temples of Sound,” Hollywood Reporter
AAA JIMMY HUNTER’S CAZADOR RECORDING OF
HOLLYWOOD, CA
A top producer’s private facility ready to serve you!
Great live drum room with a world class in-house
drummer /ProTools HD6 (fat rig) / Neumann mic/ 5000
song experience since 1986
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-655-0615
Email:jimmy@jimmyhunter.com
Web:jimmyhunter.com
Original Music Web:jimbojamz.com
Contact:Jimmy Hunter, owner/producer/ engineer/
drummer/vocalist/vocal coach
Format:State of the Art Pro Tools 10 HD6
Basic Rate:Call for a free consultation
Clients: Many song with all of these:Todd Stanford,
Brian Barnhouse, Bobby Barth, Stacey Evans, Ben
Forat, Crimson Crout RIP, Savannah Phillips, Carl (Cix
Bits) Summers, Dee Archer, Steve Warnick RIP, Dr.
Gary Abrams (Dr; Alias), Ivy Lite Rocway, Carol Casey,
Kozz Kosinski.
Also multi song collaborations with Nick Turner and
Glen Aliano.
AB AUDIO VISUAL
Huntington Beach, CA 92615
714-962-8911
Gmail: [email protected], Erik[email protected]
Web: abaudio.com
Contact: Arlan Boll, Erik Lapporte
ABET MUSIC
411 E. Huntington Dr., Ste. 170-372
Arcadia, CA 91006
626-303-4114
Email: [email protected]
Web: abetmusic.com
Contact: Aeron Nersoya
Format: digital and analog, 96 tracks
Basic Rate: $355/hr.
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ADAMOS RECORDING
5811 Westminster Ave.
Westminster, CA 92683
714-897-8886
Email: [email protected]
Web: adamosrecording.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
ADVENTURES IN MODERN RECORDING
West Hills, CA
310-709-9645
Email: [email protected]
Web: adventuresinmodernrecording.com
Contact: Daniell Holcomb
Format: Digital/Analog hybrid, Pro Tools
Basic Rate: call for rates
AFTER HOURS RECORDING CO.
1607 Victory Blvd., Ste. F
Glendale, CA 91201
818-246-6583
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Bill
Format: digital and analog, 16 tracks
Basic Rate: $35/hr.
ALLIED POST
1158 26
th
St., #272
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-392-8280
Web: alliedpost.com
Contact: Woody
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: call for info
AMERAYCAN RECORDING STUDIOS
5719 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
323-465-4000
Email: [email protected]
Web: paramountrecording.com
Format: digital and analog, 96+ tracks
Basic Rate: call for daily lockout rates
ANDY CAHAN-DEMO DOCTOR
Cathedral City, CA
818-489-4490
Email: [email protected]
Web: allentertainment.net
Contact: Andy
Format: digital and analog, 24+ tracks
Basic Rate: please call for info
ARDENT AUDIO PRODUCTIONS
22122 S. Vermont Ave., Unit E
Torrance, CA 90502
310-782-0125
Email: [email protected]
Web: ardentaudioproductions.com
Contact: Rich Wenzel
Format: Pro Tools Ultimate
Basic Rate: call for rates
ATRIUM MUSIC
P.O. Box 2627
Pasadena, CA 91102
626-529-3066
Email: [email protected]
Web: atriummusic.com
Contact: Josh Young, Darian Cowgill
Format: digital HD, video-online oline/audio/mixing/
mastering 5.1
Basic Rate: call for info
AUDIO MECHANICS
1200 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
818-846-5525
Web: audiomechanics.com
Contact: John Polito
Format: digital and analog, 24 tracks
Basic Rate: please call for info
BG2 STUDIOS @ BEAT GARAGE
6860 Farmdale Ave
Los Angeles, CA 91605
818-358-0099
Email: [email protected]
Web: beatgarage.com
Contact: Michael Barsimanto
Services: Experienced, professional engineers. Live
recording and overdubs.
Music Video Production. Podcasting. Equipment list
available on website.
Studio Rates: Starting at $30/hr. Available by
appointment only.
Contact for more information.
Additional location:
5517 Cleon Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
BALBOA RECORDING STUDIO
3129 Verdugo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA
Email: [email protected]
Web: balboarecordingstudio.com
BANG ZOOM STUDIOS
1100 North Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
818-295-3939
Web: bangzoomstudios.com
Additional Locations:
4720 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
1150 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
BARBER’S BASEMENT RECORDING SERVICES, THE
5717 North Figueroa Street
Highland Park, CA 90042
213-446-1423
Email: [email protected]
Web: barbersbasement.com
Contact: Ed Donnelly, Lead Engineer
Format: Pro Tools HD
Basic Rate: Please email for hourly, daily or flat rate
projects
BASS KING MUSIC
13012 Haas Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
323-309-5145
Contact: Rudy Campbell, Charles Weathersby
Email: [email protected]
Web: basskingmusicproductions.com
Format: Pro Tools
Clients: Christmas in Compton, Gordon (Levert) Lisa
Fisher, Ava Cherry, Marques Houston, Mc Eiht, Shock
G of Digital Undergound, Roscoe, kurupt, Mr.Tan
Basic Rate: please call or send an email
Services: record production, producing, film, and
production deals. We accept unsolicited materials.
See website for demo submission for information.
BERNIE BECKER RECORDING & MASTERING
Pasadena, CA
626-782-5703
Email: [email protected]
Web: beckermastering.com
Contact: Ryann Fretschel
Format: digital, analog, Atmos
Basic Rate: email for info
BIG CITY RECORDING STUDIOS
17021 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
818-366-0995
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/BigCityRecording
Contact: Paul
Format: Digital with analog processing
Basic Rate: call for info
BIG SCARY TREE
North Burbank Adjacent
213-680-8733
Web: bigscarytree.com
Format: digital and analog, 64 tracks
Basic Rate: please call for info
BIG SURPRISE MUSIC
16161 Ventura Blvd., Ste. C #522
Encino, CA. 91436
818-613-3984
Email: [email protected]
Web: bigsurprisemusic.com
Contact: Carmen Grillo
Format: digital, 128 tracks
Basic Rate: $75/hr.
BIG SWEDE STUDIOS
46225 Verba Santa Dr #21
Palm Desert, CA 92260
213-447-6007
Email: bigswede@bigswedestudios.com
Web: bigswedestudios.com
Contact: Big Swede
Format: digital and analog, 256 tracks
Basic Rate: call for info
BILL CORKERY STUDIOS
Studio for Creative Audio
1660 Hotel Cir. N., Ste. 107
San Diego, CA 92108
619-291-8090
Email: bcorkery@bcproductions.com
Web: bcproductions.com
Contact: Bill
Format: digital
Basic Rate: please call for info
BLACKGOLD STUDIO
6723 Greenleaf Ave Ste. A
Whittier, CA 90606
Email: [email protected]
Web: blackngold.studio
Contact: Mike Altier
Format: 2 Rooms. Fully stocked live rooms and mixing
rooms for all recording and mixing needs
Basic Rate: Monthly and Daily Rates available:
Monthly Rates range from 180-500 a month.
BLUE RECORDER WEST
1709 Wilcox Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
424-259-3519
Email: theblueroomw[email protected]
Web: bluerecorders.com/west
Basic Rate: $160/hr/$1500/day room rate only
(engineer not included)
BLUE RHODE STUDIOS
10626 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
323-842-0269
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Andrew De Lucia
Format: Pro Tools HD, Logic
*Email or call for free tour/consultation
THE BLUE ROOM RECORDING WEST
1709 Wilcox Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
424-259-3519
Email: theblueroomw[email protected]
Web: bluerecorders.com/west
BNM RECORDING STUDIO
Los Angeles, C.A, 91342
323-421-4037
Email: [email protected]
Web: bnmrecordingstudio.com
Contact: Les Danglar
Format: Digital/Analog
Basic Rate: Refer to website or contact through
provided channels
BOLEN SOUND PRODUCTIONS
4026 Tilden Ave
Culver City, CA 90232
310-594-6507
Email: [email protected]
Web: bolensoundproductions.com
Contact: Brian Bolen
Format: Pro Tools
Basic Rate: $75 per hour; including engineer.
BOMB SHELTER REHEARSAL
7580 Garden Grove Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
714-240-7345
Email: [email protected]
Web: bombshelterrehearsal.com
Contact: Britt-Marie Trace, Owner/Manager
Format: Pro Tools
Basic Rate: For detailed rate info, see website
BREWERY RECORDING STUDIO
1330 W 12
th
Street
Los Angeles, CA
844-717-BREW
Email: [email protected]
Web: breweryrecording.com
CAPITOL RECORDING STUDIOS
1750 N. Vine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-871-5001
Email: [email protected]
Web: capitolstudios.com
Format: digital Pro Tools and vintage analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
CHALICE RECORDING STUDIO
845 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-957-7100 Fax 323-957-7110
Email: [email protected]
Web: chalicerecording.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
CLEAR LAKE RECORDING STUDIOS
10520 Burbank Blvd.
N. Hollywood, CA 91601
818-762-0707
Email:[email protected]
Web:clearlakerecording.com
Contact:Reut Feldman–GeneralManager, EricMilos
- Owner.
Rates:Call for a personalized quote. For more
aordable rates ask about recording in
Studio B.
Format: Full band tracking with Pro Tools HDX or 24
Track Studer A827. Newly
installed PMC 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos system.
Gear: Vintage Microphones, Vintage Trident 80b
Console,YamahaC7 GrandPiano,
Hammond B3, Full Drum Kit, Selection of Amps and
Guitars, Large Selection of
outboard including: Neve 1073 sidecar,3PultecEQP-
1A,2 Pultec MEQ-5, 3 UREI
1176, LA2A, Distressors, Tube Tech, Manley Labs.
Comments: With our impeccably tuned control room,
large tracking room, first class
facilities, and industry leading sta, we are the high
end LA studio for the masses.
COCKPIT STUDIO
Avil Music Productions
21226 Ventura Blvd #208
Woodland Hills, CA
818-397-9849
Email: [email protected]
Web: thecockpitstudio.com
THE COMPOUND STUDIO
2698 Junipero Ave. #117
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Email: [email protected]
Web: thecompoundstudio.com
COMP-NY
Glendale, CA 91201
323-989-1176
Email: [email protected]
Web: behussey.com
Contact: Be Hussey
Format: Analog/Digital, Pro Tools Hd (24 in/32out).
Large Format Neotek recording console. 2” analog.
1/4” analog.
Basic Rate: Contact for day rate
CONWAY RECORDING STUDIOS
5100 Melrose Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90038
323-463-2175
Email: [email protected]
Web: conwayrecording.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
COSTA MESA STUDIOS
711 W. 17th St., Ste. D
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-515-9942
Email: CMstudioso[email protected]
Web: costamesastudios.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
CUTTING EDGE STUDIOS
22904 Lockness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
310-326-4500, 818-503-0400
Email: [email protected]v
Web: cuttingedgeproductions.tv
DAVES ROOM
8321 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA
818-925-6871
Email: davesroombooking@gmail.com
Web: facebook.com/DavesRoom.RecordingStudio
DAVE WATERBURY PRODUCTIONS
Laurel Canyon and Magnolia Blvd.
Valley Village, CA 91607
818-505-8080
Email: davewaterbury916[email protected]
Web: davewaterbury.net
Contact: Dave
Format: Pro Tools HD.2
Basic Rate: call for info
DBW PRODUCTIONS
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
818-884-0808
Email: [email protected]
Web: dbwproductions.com
Contact: David Chamberlin
Format: digital, unlimited tracks
Basic Rate: $75/hr.
D.M GREMLIN STUDIOS
6053 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90805
866-334-4364
Email: [email protected]
Web: dm-gremlin.com
Contact: Wendy Levin
Format: digital
Basic Rate: $35/hr., mastering starts at $50/hr.
DEPARTMENT OF RECORDING AND POWER
323-677-5111
Email: [email protected]
Web: departmentofrecordingandpower.com
DIAMOND DREAMS MUSIC
North Orange County
Carbon Canyon, CA 91709
909-393-6120
Email: [email protected]
Web: diamonddreamsmusic.com
Format: digital, unlimited tracks
Basic Rate: Please call us for a quote
D.O’B. SOUND
8531 Wellsford Pl., Ste. I
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562-464-9456
Email: [email protected]
Web: dobsoundstudios.com
Contact: Larry Ramirez, Derek O’Brien
Basic Rate: call for quote
Services: Full recording, Mixing and Mastering Studio,
Video Production, 5 fully-equipped rehearsal rooms
and guitar repair shop.
THE DOGHOUSE STUDIO
Dolorosa St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
818-929-2795
Contact: Rodger Carter
Email: [email protected]
Web: thedoghousestudio.com
DRAGONFLY CREEK RECORDING STUDIO
Malibu, CA 90265
310-753-2067
Email: [email protected]
Web: dragonflycreekrecording.com
Contact: Charley Pollard
Format: Pro Tools HDX with 32 channels of analog
I/O, Logic Pro
Basic Rate: Call for rates
Services: Studio is located on a private ranch and
oers accommodations for bands/artists
Clients: Coldplay, Lady Gaga, 5sos, Bebe Rexha,
Gordon Goodwin, and Neil Young.
DRUM CHANNEL STUDIOS
900 Del Norte Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93030
866-439-7924
Email: [email protected]
Web: drumchannel.com
Contact: Papillon Zamprioli
Format: Analog and Digital
Basic Rate: Call for info
EARTHSTAR CREATION CENTER
505 Rose Ave
Venice, CA 90291
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Email: info@earthstarvenice.com
Web: earthstarvenice.com
Contact: John X Volaitis
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call or email for info
EASTWEST RECORDING STUDIOS
6000 W. Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-957-6969Fax323-957-6966
Email:[email protected]
Web:eastweststudio.com
Contact:Candace Stewart
Format:Analog and Digital
Rates:Call for Daily Rate or Block Bookings
Gear:80Chnl Neve 8078, 40 Chnl Neve Custom 8028,
40 Chnl Trident “A” Range, 64 Chnl SSL G +, Fairchild
670, Bricasti, EMI REDD 47 mic pre, GT Vipre Tube mic
pre, Urie 1176LN, Teletronix LA-2A, Avalon AD2044,
Pultec EQP-1A3, Lexicon 960L, AMS RMX16, GML 8200,
AKG C12’s, Neumann U67’s, Neumann U47’s, Neumann
M50’s, Telefunken ELA-M 251’s, Sony C55p’s, Coles
4038’s, Royer R-121’s. MKH-800’s, AEA- 440
Services:Orchestra tracking, band tracking, mixing,
live performances, events in famous vintage studios.
Private Lounges and Outside Deck
Clients:Frank Sinatra, Justin Timberlake,John
Legend, Frank Ocean, Ariana Grande,Lady Gaga,
John Mayer, The Beach Boys, The Mamas & the Papas,
The Foo Fighters, The Red Hot Chili Peppers,Elton
John, Demi Lovato,Justin Bieber, Shania Twain,Keith
Urban,Weezer, Sum41, The Goo Goo Dolls,
Blink-182,Third Eye Blind,Animal Collective, Jim
James,Dawes,Madonna,Rihanna,Nas, Common,
Miguel,Michael Buble,Metallica,Slayer,Faith Hill,
U2, Fiona Apple, Akon, Bruce Springsteen,Dwight
Yoakam, Rage Against the Machine, Jason Mraz,
Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Cli, Jerry Lee
Lewis, Garbage,Muse,Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan, Whitney
Houston,The Rolling Stones,Stone Temple Pilots,
Foster The People, M83, Tina Turner, Stephen Stills
and Neil Young.
ECHO BAR RECORDING STUDIO
7248 Fulton Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
818-738-7320
Email: [email protected]
Web: echobarstudios.com
Contact: Erik Reichers, Bob Horn
Format: call for info
Basic Rate: call for info
EL CERRITO STUDIO
P.O. Box 625
El Cerrito, CA 94530
510-776-3623
Email: [email protected]
Web: elcerritorecords.com
ELEVATED AUDIO
14677 Aetna St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
818-909-9029
Email: [email protected]
Web: elevatedaudio.com
Contact: Fran
Format: Digital, Analog, or both
Basic Rate: call for info, no walk-ins
ENCORE STUDIOS
721 S. Glenwood Pl.
Burbank, CA 91506
323-4654-4000
Email: [email protected]
Web: paramountrecording.com/studios/encore
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: call for daily rates.
ES AUDIO SERVICES
1746 Victory Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91201
818-505-1007
Web: esaudio.com
Contact: Donny Baker
Format: Pro Tools and Logic, Analog Front End
Basic Rate: Please call for current rates
THE EVERGREEN STAGE
4403 West Magnolia Blvd,
Burbank, CA 91505
818-860-7880
Email: amy@evergreenstudiosla.com
Web: theevergreenstage.com
EXPOSITION REHEARSAL & RECORDING STUDIOS
9214 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-287-1236
Email: contact@expositionstudios.com
Web: expositionstudios.com
Studio Specs: Control Room 20ft x 20ft Live Room
20ft x 12ft
Basic Rate: Please Call For Rates
FAB FACTORY STUDIOS
7240 Fulton Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91605
818-356-6092
Email: info@fabfactorystudios.com
Web: fabfactorystudios.com
Rate: please call for info
FEVER RECORDING STUDIOS
Inspired. Creative. Perfectly Private.
5739 Tujunga Ave. N. Hollywood, CA91601
818-762-0707
Email:[email protected]
Web:feverrecording.com
Contact:Reut Feldman - General Manager, D
Papapostolou – On-Site Manager, EricMilos - Owner.
Rates: Please call to discuss a personalized quote.
Format: Full featured and private boutique recording
experience.Studio 1featurestwo private lounges,
private parking, and runner services.
Gear: Newly installed 48 ch SSL Duality Delta Pro
Station w/ custom Neve summing, Augspurger
Mains with dual 18” Subs, large selection of high end
outboard and microphones. Full backline including,
Yamaha G5 Grand Piano, Montineri Custom Drum
set, amps, and guitars.
Comments: Fever Recording Studios oer an
unparalleled recording experience in a
boutique and private environment. Our expertly
trained sta, impeccable service, and modern luxe
decor make Fever a truly 5-star destination.
FITTING ROOM STUDIO
Canoga Park, CA
310-717-4739
Email: [email protected]
Web: fittingroomstudio.com
Format: Pro Tools HDX
Basic Rate: call for info
FRIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
Sherman Oaks, CA
818-995-4642
Email: info@fridayentertainment.com
Web: fridayentertainment.com
Contact: Sam Dress
Format: Digital
Basic Rate: call for info
Services: recording, mixing film editing, sound to
picture. Great live room for jazz, folk, etc.
FUEL MUSIC STUDIO
1150 E Valencia
Fullerton, CA 92831
714-809-2107
Email: [email protected]
Web: fuelmusicstudio.com
GLENWOOD PLACE STUDIOS
619 S. Glenwood Pl.
Burbank, CA 91506
818-260-9555
Email: [email protected]
Web: glenwoodstudios.com
Contact: Kit Rebhun
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: call for info
GOLD-DIGGERS
5632 Santa Monica Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-546-0300
Email: [email protected]
Web: gold-diggers.com/pages/record
GOLD STREET
Burbank, CA 91504
818-567-1911
Email: [email protected]
Web: goldstreetmusic.com
Contact: Eric Michael
Format: digital, 128 tracks
Basic Rate: $1000/Song.
GOLDEN IMPALA RECORDING STUDIO
3311 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004
310-595-4578
Email: info@[email protected]
Web: goldenimpala.com
Basic Rate: call for rates
THE GREENE ROOM RECORDING STUDIO
Van Nuys, CA
818-781-1144
Web: greeneroom.com
GREEN STREET STUDIOS
Sherman Oaks, Ca
818-533-1143
Email: [email protected]
Web: greenstreetstudios.com
THE GROOVE LAB
West Hills, CA 91326
818-903-0005
Email: [email protected]
Web: thegroovelab.org
Contact: Olivier
Format: digital, 32+ tracks
Basic Rate: call for rates
GROOVE MASTERS
Santa Monica, CA
310-393-3836
Email: [email protected]
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Notable Projects: Sex And The City, Waist
Deep Soundtrack, Messiah, Roy DK, J Bless,
Kenny Smoove (Spoiled Rotten Global Music),
Joint venture with LA Reid & Russell Simmons,
La Tha Darkman & Shotti Hefner (Wu-Tang
Clan), Lee Carr (Def Jam\Jive), Big Mike, Horace
Brown, DJ Jay Faire, Fonda Rae, Ahmad Belvin
(Clive Davis)
SHAUN DREW
(producer, composer, engineer) Sotto Voice
Productions
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818-694-3052
Email: [email protected]
Web: shaundrew.com/contact
Styles: producer, composer, engineer.
Specializing in rock, ambient, orchestral, world,
progressive, soundtrack
Notable Projects: Single track recordings to
full record production, feature film scoring.
Clients include major advertising agencies, TV
networks and A-list filmmakers.
*Call before submitting material
DOLBY ATMOS MUSIC STUDIOS
(Certified UMG Atmos Mixer)
Email:[email protected]
Web:alexpromix.com
Styles: Pop, Afrobeats, Indie Pop, Indie Rock,
Alternative, Latin, Indian, World Music
Notable Projects:T.I. Davido, Billy Lockett, The
Maine, Jack Cassidy, 1da Banton, renforshort
CASEY DUNMORE
plus4dBu
323-207-5411
Email:[email protected]
Web:plus4dbu.com,schpilkas.com
plus4dBu is a full-servicemusic production
entity created by Casey “Schpilkas” Dunmore,
oering original music for TV, film, video games
and other multimedia outlets where quality and
fresh production music is needed.
Notable Projects:Production credits
include theme songs for reality TV show Tia
& Tamera (E!/Style Network) and the NBA
Toronto Raptors. Featured placements include
ESPN’s First Take, NIKE’s Vapen Sessions and
Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC). As a composer
for Hi-Finesse Music & Sound, Casey has
placed original music & sound design in
trailers for Tyler Perry’s Acrimony (Lionsgate),
Glass (Universal Pictures), Get Out (Universal
Pictures), Call of Duty ‘Advanced Warfare’
(Activision), and Kubo and the Two Strings
(Laika/Focus Features)
JEFF ELLIS
Email: [email protected]
Web: jeellisworldwide.com
Contact: Scott Marcus
Styles: acoustic, hip-hop, pop, R&B, rock
Notable Projects: 2013 Grammy Award winner,
Frank Ocean, Doja Cat, The Neighbourhood,
Snoh Aalegra, Omar Apollo
ES AUDIO
Donny Baker – Chief Engineer/Owner
1746 Victory Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91201
818-505-1007, 800-880-9112
Email: [email protected]
Web: esaudio.com
Notable Projects: Crazy Town, Taylor
Dayne (My Heart Can’t Change - Dance and
Club Remixes), Shifty, Tino Coury, Sky Felix
(producer), Alex Cantrall (producer), Rhona
Bennett, Brandy, 40Gloc, Dina Rae.
*We accept all types of music submissions
**Please call for a studio tour and to meet with
the producers
JIM ERVIN
L.A. Entertainment, Inc.
7095 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 826
Hollywood, CA 90028
800-579-9157 Ext. 707
323-924-1095
Email: [email protected]
Web: warriorrecords.com/LA
Styles: All
*No unsolicited material
BARRY “THE FOZ” FASMAN
7053 Rubio Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-989-9997
Web: barryfasman.com
Styles: All pop and orchestral styles
Notable Projects: produced and arranged for
Johnny Mathis, 6 albums for the hit TV series
Fame, classic rock band Bluebeard, arranged
for Melissa Manchester, Air Supply, Diana
Ross. Wrote and produced Showtime at the
Apollo NBC-TV “theme,” music for video games
by Sony, Microsoft & Nintendo including:
Roboteck/ Battlecry, Spongebob Squarepants,
Spy vs. Spy, Debbie Allen Specials, Eddie
Murphy, Opening act for the Doors, Jeerson
Airplane
FRANK FILIPETTI
(6x Grammy Winner)
Joe D’Ambrosio Management, Inc.
914-777-7677
West Nyack, NY
Email: [email protected]
Web: jdmanagement.com/frankfilipetti
Styles: rock, pop, adult contemporary, classical
Notable Projects: Elton John, Paul McCartney,
Madonna, Billy Joel, Andrea Bocelli, KISS, James
Taylor, Barbra Streisand, Ray Charles, Rod
Stewart, Carly Simon, the Bangles, 10,000
Maniacs, Book of Mormon, Spamalot, Motown
NETTIE FREED
(studio owner, artist manager)
SpellboundRecorders
Lebanon, TN
310-871-1055
Email:[email protected]
Web:spellboundrecorders.com
Styles:singer-songwriter, americana, country/
folk, rock
Notable Projects: Organizing world-
renowned team of studio architects to build
outSpellboundRecorders
OC RECORDING COMPANY, THE
ASAF FULKS
3100 W. Warner Ave., Ste. 7
Santa Ana, CA 92704
323-244-9794
Email: [email protected]
Web: ocrecording.com, hiphopbeatz.com
Contact: Asaf Fulks (Owner, Audio Engineer
and Music Producer)
Format: High End Analog/Digital Recording,
Mixing, Mastering and Music Production
Styles: All Music Genres, ADR & Voice Overs
Basic Rate: Please Visit Website
MAURICE GAINEN
PRODUCTIONS
4470 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 177
Hollywood, CA 90027
323-662-3642
Email: [email protected]
Web: mauricegainen.com
Styles: Any/all musical styles, film, TV, etc.
Notable Projects: Starbucks (Mastered 185
CDs), Spoon, Rita Coolidge, Rafael Moreira,
Alex Skolnick, Andy McKee, Darek Oles w/ Brad
Mehldau, Jim Hershman w/ Lee Konitz, Patty
Austin (Sound Design), the Hues Corporation,
Angela Carole Brown, Little Wilie G, Joe Bataan,
Orchestre Surreal, Mighty Mo Rodgers, Paul
Fried, Disney, KCRW, Ron Powell, Mark San
Filippo, Tim Fenton, Dale Fielder
ARNIE GEHER
(producer, mixer, engineer)
Port Hueneme, CA
818-763-7225
Email: [email protected]
Web: reverbnation.com/arniegeher
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GROOVEWORKS STUDIO
5536 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90805
310-403-5104
Email: [email protected]
Web: grooveworksstudios.com
Contact: Rodney
Services: music rehearsal, audio recording, podcast
and video shoots
*Does not accept unsolicited material
HARBOR STUDIOS
2000 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
Attn: Zach
Email: [email protected]
Web: harbormusic.com
HARDSHIP RECORDS
Van Nuys, CA 91405
818-780-7845
Email: [email protected]
Web: hughjamesmusic.com/studio
Contact: Hugh James
Format: Pro tools in studio and online services
Basic Rate: variable rates: per hour per project
Format: Specializing in Grand Piano Recordings &
Song Production
HELL’S HALF ACRE
Frazier Park, CA
Email: [email protected]
Web: stevekravac.com
Contact: Steve
Format: Digital
Basic Rate: $50/hr.
Services: Live tracking, mixing, and mastering with
R.I.A.A. Gold Accredited producer/engineer/mixer
Steve Kravac.
Clients: Less Than Jake, MxPx, Blink-182, 7-Seconds,
Pepper, Epitaph, SideOne/Dummy, Capitol, Atlantic,
A&M, Tooth & Nail
HENSON RECORDING STUDIO
1416 N. La Brea Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-856-6690
Email: [email protected]
Web: hensonrecording.com
Contact: Faryal Russell
Format: SSL SL 6072E/G, 4072G+, 6056/G, 9090J,
Augsperger, 8 Neve
Basic Rate: call for info
HIT SINGLE RECORDING SERVICES
1935 C. Friendship Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
619-258-1080
Web: hitsinglerecording.com
Contact: Randy Fuelle
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
HUMAN ELEMENT
(Post Studios)
453 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-232-1193
Email: [email protected]
Web: humanelement.tv
Basic Rate: Call or email for information
IGLOO MUSIC STUDIOS
228 West Palm Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
818-558-7733
Email: [email protected]
Web: igloomusic.com
Contact: Gustavo
Basic Rate: call or email for info
Additional location:
931 W. Olive Ave
Burbank, CA 91506
INFINITESPIN RECORDS
Sherman Oaks, CA
818-384-1451
Email: [email protected]
Web: infinitespinrecords.com
Contact: Matt Linesch
Studio: Pro Tools 12HDX, 40 channel 1972 API, 16
channel Neve, 24 track Studer A827, array of outboard
gear, upright piano, Hammond B3 & Leslie, Fender
Rhodes, assortment of vintage amps and guitars,
lounge, kitchen, private gated parking
Basic Rate: $85/hour (3 hour minimum), lock outs
available (contact for pricing)
JRLDRUMS
Internet Drum Sessions
818-903-3690
Email: [email protected]
Web: jrldrums.com
Contact: John Lewis
Format: digital
Basic Rate: call for rates
Additional location:
Phoenix, AZ
480-374-3786
JUST FOR THE RECORD
8763 Lankershim Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
747-292-1151
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Mackenzie Coats, Studio Manager
Web: justfortherecord.com/studio
Basic Rate: call or email for info
KONSCIOUS STUDIOS
1655 9th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
424-382-9155
Email: [email protected]
Web: konsciousstudios.com
Contact: Dan or Ric
Basic Rate: call or email for info
LAGUNA SOUND STUDIO
381 Forrest Ave., Ste. D
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-395-9400
Contact: Gary Hicks, Studio Manager
Email: [email protected]
Web: lagunasoundstudio.com
Format: Logic Pro X, Pro Tools 11
LAFX RECORDING SERVICES
P.O. Box 827
North Hollywood, CA 91603
818-769-5239
Email: [email protected]om
Web: lafx.com
Contact: Dan or Anne Vicari
Format: digital and analog, 24 tracks
Basic Rate: please call for info
LARRABEE SOUND STUDIOS
4162 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
818-753-0717, Fax 818-753-8046
Email: [email protected]
Web: larrabeestudios.com
Contact: Amy Burr, Studio Manager
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: call for info
LITTLE BIG ROOM STUDIOS
2912 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818-846-2991
Email: [email protected]
Web: littlebigroom.com
MAD MUSE STUDIOS
1015 E. 14th Street
Los Angeles, CA90021
323-685-2054
Contact: Zulma Tercero, Studio Manager
Web: madmusestudios.com
Format: Solid State Logic 8064G
MAMBO SOUND AND RECORDING
2200 W. Esther St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
562-432-9676
Email: [email protected]
Web: mambosoundandrecording.com
Contact: Steve McNeil
Format: digital and analog, 48 tracks
Basic Rate: call for info
MARC DESISTO PRODUCTIONS
Sherman Oaks, CA
818-259-4235
Email: [email protected]
Web: marcdesistoaudio.com
Contact: Marc DeSisto
Format: Pro Tools HD
Basic Rate: please call for info
MARC GRAUE VOICEOVER RECORDING STUDIOS
3421 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818-953-8991
Email: [email protected]
Web: marcgrauestudios.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
MARTINSOUND RECORDING STUDIOS
1151 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-281-3555
Email: [email protected]
Web: martinsound.com
Contact: Dan Blessinger
Format: digital and analog, 32 tracks
Basic Rate: please call for info
MAR VISTA RECORDING STUDIO
Mar Vista, CA
310-467-0889
Email: [email protected]
Web: jerrymanfredi.com
Contact: Jerry
Basic Rate: Please call for information
MASTER GROOVE STUDIOS / RADD SOUND
Northridge, CA
Nashville, TN
818-830-3822, 615-562-5329
Email: davejav[email protected]t
Web: mastergroovestudios.com
Contact: David Morse
Format: digital, unlimited tracks
Basic Rate: please call for rates
MAXIMUS MEDIA, INC.
2727 N. Grove Industrial Dr., Ste. 111
Fresno, CA 93727
559-255-1688
Email: ray@maximusmedia.net
Web: tothemax.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
MEGA SOUND STUDIOS
2789 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA
805-667-8100
Web: megasoundstudios.com
MELROSE MUSIC STUDIOS
(Formosa Film Lot)
1041 North Formosa Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90046
818-216-5409, 323-333-8946
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/melrosemusicstudios
Contact: David Williams
Format: analog and digital processing
Basic Rate: recording: Studio A $60/hr., Studio B $45/
hr. Special prices for day rates.
MIX CITY MUSIC
19410 Kilfinan St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
818-464-5844
Email: Matt@MixCityMusic.com
Web: MixCityMusic.com
FB & IG: @MixCityMusicLA
Contact: Matt Pakucko
Format: Pro Tools HDX, Logic X, 40 input custom
analog console, 18’ ceiling live tracking room, 3 iso
rooms. Yamaha acoustic piano. Gold/Platinum credits.
Basic Rate: Starting at $55/hr., $600/day, engineer
incl. Project rates negotiable
Services: Producing, mixing, songwriting, vocal
recording. Editing, pitch-correction. ADR for film/TV.
MIX RECORDING STUDIO
539 S. Rampart Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
323-218-7475
Email: [email protected]
Web: mixrecordingstudio.com
Basic Rate: Fixed rate for session with an engineer
$54/hr, without engineer $42/hr, and dierent
engineers available for 30/35hr
MIX ROOM, THE
2940 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818-846-8900
Email: [email protected]
Web: themixroom.com
Format: digital and analog, 128 tracks
Basic Rate: please call for info
M L E STUDIOS
P.O. Box 1014
Hollywood, CA 91356
866-246-8846
Email: [email protected]
Web: majorlabelmusic.com
Contact: Col. Darryl Harrelson
Format: digital/analog, Pro Tools HD2 Accel
Basic Rate: $45/hr. or flat rate per song/project
MOUNTAIN DOG MUSICWORKS
485 Ventura Ave., Ste. E3
Oak View, CA 93022
805-901-1984
Web: mountaindogmusic.com
Contact: Tim Frantz
Format: digital
Basic Rate: please call for info
NIGHTBIRD RECORDING STUDIOS
At Sunset Marquis Hotel
1200 Alta Loma Road
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-657-8405
Email: [email protected]
Web: nightbirdstudios.com
Contact: Angelo Caputo
Format: Pro Tools HDX / Logic Pro
Basic Rate: call for prices
NOYZRMUSIC
Kellie Curtis
2110 Cross Street
La Canada, CA 91011
323 481-8188
Email: [email protected]
NRG RECORDING SERVICES
11128 Weddington St.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-760-7841
Email: [email protected]
Web: nrgrecording.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: Call for details
OC RECORDING COMPANY, THE
3100 W. Warner Ave Suite 7
Santa Ana, CA 92704
323-244-9794
Email: [email protected]
Web: ocrecording.com
Contact: Asaf Fulks (Producer/Engineer)
Format: Analog/DigitalÑPro Tools, SSL, Neve,
Neumann, Avalon, Manley, API
Styles: All Music Genres/Post Production
Services: Recording, Mixing, Mastering,
Music Production, Photo/Video, Graphics Remote
Services via Source Connect/Skype
Basic Rate: Please call, email or visit site
PACIFICA STUDIOS
2620 La Cienega Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-559-9777
Contact: Glenn
Format: Pro Tools
Basic Rate: please call
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Notable Projects: Beyonce, Glasses Malone,
Kendrick Lamar, Jenny Rivera, Hit-Boy, Jahlil
Beats, King Lil G, DJ Journey, Egyptian Lover,
Jared Lee Gosselin, Novel, Juan Rivera, Jackie
Rivera, Ervin Pope, David Rolas, Malik Yusef
Skip Saylor
Notable Projects: Bobby Brown, Ronnie
Hudson w/ Snoop, Too Short and E40,
Candyman 187 w/ Snoop Dogg, Bootstraps,
Ceasefire, California Dreamers, End of Ever, the
Ex- Hang-Ups, TJ Gibson, Oh My Stars, Spacifix,
Brandon James, Lynn Carey Saylor w/ Brian
May Mixing/Engineering: Jacob Banks In The
Name of Love (From the motion picture The
Equalizer2), Healthy Chill feat. Gucci Mane
HeathyLyfe, Amber Diamond Erby & Marques
Anthony (Love and HipHop) Bad Energy, Julian
Lennon, Alan Frew (Glass Tiger), Producer
John Jones, Travis Kr8ts, BlessOne featuring
Tamar Braxton, Master P, Malik Yusef, Jamie
Lynn, Chris Coleman, Alex Ligertwood & Emily
Richards, Jonathan Butler (No. 1 Contemporary
Jazz Album, No. 9 Gospel on Billboard),
Producer Kevin Teasley, Booker T. Jones,
Vintage Trouble, Bobby Brown, Egyptian Lover,
Dale Fiola, Novel, Brainpower feat. W.C. Ralph
Tresvant, Jonathan Lashever, Mohammad
Molaei, Will Smith, Notorious, Iron Man 2,
Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Nashville Film
Festival Award-Top Music, Parenthood, Cherie
& Marie Currie, Layla Hathaway, Twentieth
Century Fox Films, HBO Film/TV, The Day the
Earth Stood Still, X-Men, Obama Documentary,
Mumtaz Morris, Phoebe Snow, Gospel Artist
Karima Kibble, The Reddings, Gary Taylor,
Vesta Williams, Linda Cliord, Con Funk Shun,
Damion Hall, Whispers and many more.
Keston Wright
Notable Projects: Snoop Dogg, Tupac,
Westside Connection
David Young
Notable Projects: Jacob Banks ‘‘In The
Name of Love’’ (From the motion picture The
Equalizer 2), Amber Diamond Erby & Marques
Anthony (Love and HipHop) ‘‘Bad Energy,”
Travis Kr8ts, BlessOne featuring Tamar Braxton,
Master P, Healthy Chill feat. Gucci Mane
‘‘HeathyLyfe’,’ Ideal ‘‘Wildlife’’ EP, Jamie Lynn,
Gap Band, Rick James. Kool and the Gang,
will.i.am, Akon, Jodeci, Dru Hill, Troop, Mad
Lion, DJ Green lantern, Ronnie Laws, Michael
Jackson (Catrina project)
ROSS HOGARTH
Hoax Productions
Web: hoaxproductions.com
Contact: Ross Hogarth
Styles: all
Notable Projects:Van Halen, Keb’ Mo’, Ziggy
Marley, The Doobie Brothers,Gov’t Mule, Roger
Waters, John Mellencamp, R.E.M., Jewel
DANIELL HOLCOMB / ADVENTURES IN
MODERN RECORDING
West Hills, CA 91307
310-709-9645
Email: [email protected]
Web: adventuresinmodernrecording.com
Contact: Daniell Holcomb
Styles: hard rock-pop
Notable Projects: Howard Stern Show, Sony
Music Group, Bleeding Deacons
HEATHER HOLLEY
(producer, songwriter, artist development)
Email: [email protected]
Web: dreamartistproductions.com/ heather-
holley, heatherholleymusic.com/
Styles: Pop, Dance, Indie, All
Notable Projects: Christina Aguilera, Katie
Costello, Caitlin Moe, Richie Rich, Commercials
for Mercedes, Pepsi, songs in Grey’s Anatomy,
The Oice, 90210, The Hills, Ugly Betty
GAYLORD KALANI HOLOMALIA
Honolulu, HI 96825
808-927-7923
Email: [email protected]
Web: manamele.org/gaylord-kalani-holomalia
Notable Projects: Worked with all of Hawaii’s
top artists. Kalapana member
THOMAS HORNIG
(freelance mixer, producer)
Tomcat On The Prowl Productions
Canaoga Park, CA
818-533-8669
Email: [email protected]
Web: tomcatontheprowl.com
Styles: singer-songwriter, pop, americana,
country/folk, rock
Notable Projects: Jamila Ford – The Deep
End (Engineer/Mixer, Matt Doherty – Dignity
(Mastering), Red Bull Media – Blood Road (Post)
CHRIS HORVATH
Jamnation Music
818-646-0005
Email: [email protected]
Web: chrishorvath.com, jamnation.com
Styles: pop, rock, R&B
Notable Projects: Grey’s Anatomy, August
Empire, Coolio, Jonas Bros., Venice, Billy Idol,
Michael McDonald, Jackson Browne, David
Crosby, Trevor Hall, Gigolo Aunts, America’s
Got Talent, FOX Sports, Rock Of Ages, A.N.T.
Farm, Digimon (Theme), Alias, Scrubs, Erin
Brockovich
*No unsolicited material
DAVID HENSZEY
Henszey Sound 
Los Angeles CA
424-230-4563
Email: [email protected]
Web: henszeysoundllc.com
Contact: David Henszey
Styles: all, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Film/TV
Notable Projects:Eighty8,Boys
World,Sting,Cheap Trick, Tommy Lee, George
Clinton, Jerry Harrison, The Temptations, Ice
Cube, Brandy.
JIMMY HUNTER
(producer, audio engineer, studio drummer,
studio vocalist, vocal coach, composer,
songwriter)
See Cazador Recording
INSPIRED AMATEUR PRODUCTIONS STUDIO
IMIRAGE SOUND LAB
1558 Linda Way
Sparks, NV.
775-358-7484
Email: [email protected]
Web: inspired-amateur.com
ERIK ISAACS
West Hills, CA
818-497-0105
Email: [email protected]
Web: erikisaacsmusic.com/contact
Styles: rock, pop, dance, AC, R&B, country, all
Notable Projects: Warner/Reprise, MCA,
Hollywood Records, Disney Records, Global
Records, various TV/film work including
Paramount Pictures, NBC, CBS, ABC, TBS,
BET, Disney Channel, etc. Worked with
several Grammy winning/nominated No.
1 hit producers/songwriters. Services
include songwriting, production and artist
development.
JO-MUSIK
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
972-226-1265
Email: [email protected]
Web: jo-musik.com
Contact: Joe Milton
Notable Projects: see website for roster
QUINCY JONES PRODUCTIONS
Web: quincyjones.com
Styles: all
Notable Projects: Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder,
Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank
Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Tevin Campbell,
James Ingram, Tamia, Sarah Vaughan, Brian
McKnight, Alfred Rodriguez, Andreas Varady,
Jacob Collier, Jon Batiste, Justin Kauflin, Lee
England, Jr. Mervyn Warren, Parker Ighile
*No phone calls. No unsolicited material.
CHRIS JULIAN
145 Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera, CA 94925 Ste 311
310-924-7849
Email: [email protected]
Web: chrisjulian.com, ImaginePost.com
Styles: rock,pop , AAA, alt., R&B.
Artist development, allbudgets.
*unsolicited material accepted
TIM DAVID KELLY
Los Angeles, CA
Web: timdavidkelly.com
Styles: alternative, metal, americana, rock,
acoustic pop
Notable Projects: Kicking Harold, Shiny Toy
Guns, Dokken
DAVID KERSHENBAUM
Web: davidkershenbaum.com
Notable Projects: Signed or worked with Janet
Jackson, Bryan Adams, Joe Jackson,
Tracy Chapman, Duran Duran, Supertramp, Cat
Stevens, Tori Amos
SAMUR KHOUJA
Seahorse Sound Studios
1336 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
909-210-2317
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/samurkhouja,
seahorsesoundstudios.com
Contact: Samur Khouja
KEVIN KILLEN
(5x Grammy Winner)
Joe D’Ambrosio Management, Inc.
914-777-7677
New York, NY
Email: [email protected]
Web: jdmanagement.com/kevinkillen
Styles: rock, pop, country, singer- songwriter
Notable Projects: U2, Shakira, Sugarland,
Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Jewel,
Duncan Sheik, Suzanne Vega.
GREG KRAMER
(producer, composer, vocal specialist,
engineer)
Sofa Songs
Glendora, CA 91741
626-914-2245
Email: [email protected], chris@
sofasongs.com
Web: sofasongs.com
Styles: rock, pop, blues, country, bluegrass,
contemporary christian and others
Notable Associates: James Guthrie, Barry
Rudolph, Daniel Moore, Al Blasek and Chuck
Plotkin
STEVE KRAVAC
Hollywood, CA
Email: [email protected]
Web: stevekravac.com,
facebook.com/hellshalfacrestudio
Styles: rock, pop punk, indie rock, power pop,
Americana, roots rock
Notable Projects: RIAA Gold Accredited
Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Composer. Blink 182,
M.X.P.X., Less Than Jake, Pepper, Bad Religion
Tommy Stinson. Label Credits Include: Epitaph,
Capitol, Atlantic, Side OneDummy, Fat Wreck
Chords, A&M, Tooth & Nail.
*Contact through website
KEVIN LACY
Valley Cottage, NY
845-623-0252
Email: [email protected]
Web: freudiansliprecording.com
Styles: indie/rock, folk, pop, country, jazz
Notable Projects: Johnny Bravo, Jackie Tohn,
Meghan Cary, Jewtopia, Say Goodnight, Gracie
LEW LAING
c/o Jordan/Balter Music
P.O. Box 27673
Los Angeles, CA 90027-0673
Email:[email protected]
Contact:Van Don Jordan, 213-605-1300,
Robert Elliott Balter, 323-804-7071
Styles:Hip-Hop, R&B, Urban Jazz, Pop, Rap,
Gospel, Alternative
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PALM SPRINGS RECORDING
333 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
323-333-8946
Contact: Leanne McNeil
Web: palmspringsrecordingstudios.com
Email: [email protected]
PARAMOUNT RECORDING STUDIOS
6245 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-465-4000
Email: [email protected]
Web: paramountrecording.com
Format: digital and analog, 96+ tracks
Basic Rate: call for rates
PARSONICS STUDIO
1500 Farren Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
805.272.0159
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Noah Bruskin
Web: Parsonics.com
Format: Neve 32 channel analog console/Pro Tools/
Apogee 48 channel
Basic Rate: Call or email for rates
Comments: Owned and operated by Grammy award-
winner Alan Parsons
PATTERN RECORDING STUDIO
47235 W. Jeerson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
323-389-7759
Contact: Cole Bingham (Studio Manager)
Email: Pattern[email protected]
Web: PatternRecordingStudio.com
Format: ProTools, Logic, Ableton, Analog Tape
Clients: The War Toys, Loser Company, Trinidad
James, Dream Panther, The Tens, Record Year, Chris
Green, Litty Kitter, Chef Mende.
Basic Rate: Please call or email
Services: Music Production Packages, Recording,
Mixing & Mastering, Production, Remote Recording,
and Rehearsal Studio. Accepts unsolicited materials.
See website for more information.
PAWN SHOP STUDIO
14819 Oxnard St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
818-798-3400
Email: Pa[email protected]
Web: pawnshopstudio.com
Format: API mic pres, Lynx Aurora Converters
Basic Rate: call (or list your rates here)
PENGUIN RECORDING
P.O. Box 91332
Pasadena, CA 90041
323-259-8612 Fax 323-259-8613
Email: [email protected]
Web: penguinrecording.com
Contact: John Strother
Format: digital and analog, 48 tracks
PERFECT SOUND STUDIOS
Los Angeles, CA
323-459-8708, 323-318-0515
Email: info@perfectsoundstudios.com
Web: perfectsoundstudios.com
THE PIE STUDIOS
Pasadena, CA
669-228-4818
Email: [email protected]
Web: thepiestudios.com
PLASTIC DOG RECORDING
3815 Grand View Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-795-1526
Email: [email protected]
Web: plasticdogrecording.com
PEN STATION STUDIOS
1809 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
424-238-8800
Email:[email protected]
Web:penstation.la
Contact:Kat Neis – Studio Manager
Main Format:ProTools, UAD, Waves, Fab Filter, Sound
Toys, Eventide
Description:Located at the site of former legendary
studios Flyte Tyme and Windmark Recording, Pen
Station Studios is a full-service recording facility
located within walking distance of UMG’s Santa
Monica headquarters. The studio features 3 tracking
rooms plus2production suitesand a newly outfitted
ATMOS roomequipped with Neve and SSL consoles
along with a great selection of outboard gear,
microphones, and monitors.
PLATINUM STUDIO
815 Moraga Drive, Suite 207
:os Angeles, CA 90049
310-807-8100
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/PlatinumStudios
Basic Rate: please call for info
PRIME RIB PRODUCTIONS
Los Angeles, CA
213-447-9658
Email: [email protected]
Web: primeribproductions.com
PRIVATE ISLAND TRAX
1882 S. Cochran Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
323-856-8729
Email: info@privateislandaudio.net
Web: privateislandtrax.com
Format: digital, Pro Tools
Basic Rate: please call for info
PRODUCTION COMPANY RECORDING,
MASTERING & REHEARSAL STUDIO, THE
673 Valley Dr.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-379-6477
Email:[email protected]om
Web:rockzion.com/productionco.html
Format:2-inch Ampex 16 track and Trident Mixing
Console, Pro Tools and Analog Mastering
Basic Rate:$60 per hour Digital Recording / $75 an
hour Analog Mastering
PYRAM-AXIS PRODUCTIONS
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
310-869-8650
Email:[email protected]
Web:pyramaxis.com
Contact:Jim D.
Format:ProTools HD, Logic Pro
Services:Production, Mixing, Mastering, Global
Distribution, Remote Online
Basic Rate:Project Rates - Call for details.
RAINMAN STUDIOS, INC.
Van Nuys, CA
818 468 5701
Email:[email protected]
Web:MultiPlatinums.com
Contact:David “Rain” Banta
Format:Cubase 9 wide selection of top vintage
microphones, keyboards, and drum machines
Clients: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Snoop Dogg, Tracie
Spencer, The Roots, Pharcyde, Do or Die, Fox Sports,
Warner Brothers Television, Capitol Records, TVOne,
NASCAR, Sony Music, Epic Records
Basic Rate:please call for info
READY MIX MUSIC
5633 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-388-2196
Email: [email protected]
Web: readymixmusic.com
Contact: Paul or Sarah
Format: Pro Tools & analog tape, vintage keys & gear.
Basic Rate: Call for info
RECORD PLANT
1032 N. Sycamore Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90038
323-993-9300
Email: [email protected]
Web: recordplant.com
Contact: Je Barnes
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
RESONATE MUSIC & SOUND
449 S. San Fernando Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
818-567-2700
Email: [email protected]
Web: resonate.la
Format: Digital and Analog
Basic Rate: call for info
REVOLUTION 9 RECORDING STUDIOS
1041 N. Orange Dr.
Hollywood, CA 90038
323-405-7389
Email: [email protected]
Web: rev9recording.com
Contact: Daniel Balistocky
Format: Pro Tools 9 and Cubase 7.5
Basic Rate: Call for rates
ROBERT IRVING PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
818-384-7464
Email: [email protected]
Web: robertirving.com
Contact: Robert
Format: Digital Performer or Logic, Pro Tools
Basic Rate: Flexible
Notes: 3 great live rooms, Yamaha DC-7 Grand Piano,
vintage mic collection
Additional location:
Anacortes, WA
ROOM RECORDING STUDIOS, THE
4550 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029
310-895-8553
Email: [email protected]
Web: theroomstudios.us
Contact: Mauricio Garza
Basic Rate: Call for quotes
Services: 8 dierent studios, 4 Locations Full
recording, Mixing and Mastering Services, Studios and
Engineers available 24/7.
RPD STUDIOS
1842 Burleson Ave.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-496-2585
Email: rpdstudios@roadrunner.com
Web: rpdsound.com
Contact: Randy
Format: digital, 192 tracks
Basic Rate: $50/hr.
TOTAL ACCESS
612 Meyer Lane. #12
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
424-271-5070
Email: [email protected]
Web: tarecording.com
SANTA BARBARA SOUND DESIGN
33 W. Haley St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-965-3404
Email: dom@tekmstr.com
Web: santabarbarasound.com
Contact: Dom Camardella
Format: digital and analog, 192 tracks
Basic Rate: please call for info
THE SÉANCE ROOM
Sherman Oaks, CA
818-915-1196
Email: [email protected]
Web: seanceroom.com
SEAHORSE SOUND STUDIOS
1336 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
909-210-2317
Email: [email protected]
Web: seahorsesoundstudios.com
Contact: Samur
Format: analog and digital, 24 tracks
Basic Rate: call for rates
SIGNATURE SOUND
5040 Runer St.
San Diego, CA 92111
858-268-0134
Email: [email protected]
Web: signaturesound.com
Basic Rate: call for info
SILENT ZOO STUDIOS
736 Salem St.
Glendale, CA 91203
818-484-5222
Email: contact@silentzoostudios.com
Web: silentzoostudios.com
Contact: Holden or Patrick
Format: Pro Tools Ultimate, Logic Pro, Ableton Live
Rate: Call for details
SKIP SAYLOR
P.O. Box 280010
Northridge, CA 91328-0010
818-300-0400 Fax 818-881-7092
Email: [email protected]
Web: skipsaylor.com
Contact: Skip Saylor
Format: digital and analog, HDX
Basic Rate: call for info
Gear: SSL 4100G+, Pro Tools HDX, Yamaha grand piano,
Hammond B3, TAD, Lexicon 480L,PCM70, PCM42 (4),
AMS 1580 (2), AMS RMX-16 (2), Yamaha, Pultec EQP1A
(2), Neve, MicPre/EQ’s, API (15), EMT, Apogee, GML,
Avalon, Distressors (4), Aphex, Manley, Roland, TC
Electronics 2290, Fireworx, M3000, Eventide H3000,
Eclipse, Instant Flanger, Urei LA2A, 1176LN, LA3A, DBX,
PanScan, Ampex ATR, BASE and more.
Services: Studio is located in a secluded private
environment with living accommodations for bands/
artists on property.
Clients: Beyoncé, Rae Sremmurd, Malik Yusef, Tamar
Braxton, Donny Osmond, Safaree, Master P., Travis
Kr8ts, Young Thug, Flo Rida, Julian Lennon, Glasses
Malone w/ Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Flournoy, Celina
Graves, Eric Bellinger, Gucci Mane, YFN Lucci, Barachi
feat. O.T. Genasis, Leaf McLean, Icona Pop, Pras
(The Fugees), VMA awards, Art Dixie, Derek Dixie,
Mindi Abair, Booker T. Jones, Vintage Trouble, Casey
Veggies, John Jones, Alan Frew (Glass Tiger), Snoop
Dogg, The Game, B.o.B, Michael Jackson, Faith Evans,
Mary J. Blige, Pink, Goo Goo Dolls, Gary Taylor, Kevin
Teasley, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Gregg Alexander,
Keira Knightley, Jonathan Butler, Mali Music, Foo
Fighters, Guns N’ Roses, Santana, k.d. lang, Tupac, Ice
Cube, Eminem, R. Kelly, Avril Lavigne, Bobby Brown,
Bootstraps, Israel Houghton, Jonny Lang, Egyptian
Lover, Rodney O & Joe Cooley, Too Short, E-40,
W.C., Krazie Bone, Tyga, KRS-ONE, K. Michelle, Trey
Smoov, Brian May, Boyz II Men, The Whispers, Death
Cab For Cutie, Everclear, Jenni Rivera, Juan Rivera,
Ana Barbara, Anja Nissen, Drea Dominique, Mila J,
Common Kings, Parenthood, Private Practice, Iron
Man 2, FIFA World Cup, Space Jam soundtrack.
Comments: Facility features a large high ceiling
tracking room and excellent mix room built/owned by
a 30+year veteran of the recording industry.
SKYBOX STUDIO, The
1818 Oak St. #68
Los Angeles,CA 90015
213-926-5241
Email:[email protected]
Website:theskyboxstudio.com
Rates: 4 & 8 Hour Day Rates Available
Music Connection Promo: 4hr w/Engineer $250*
*First Time Customers Only
SONIC FUEL STUDIOS
150 Sierra St.
El Segundo CA 90245
310-499-9274
Email: [email protected]
Web: sonicfuelstudios.com
Contact: Kyrina Bluerose
Format: Pro Tools, Euphonix board
Basic Rate: call for information
Services: Sonic Fuel Studios is a state-of-the-art,
eco-friendly tracking and mixing facility specializing in
film, television, and interactive media music.
SONIKWIRE STUDIOS
Irvine, CA
949-851-9340
Email: [email protected]
Web: sonikwire.com
Contact: Alex Bush
Format: digital, 48 tracks
Basic Rate: call for info
SONORA RECORDERS
Palmdale, CA
213-841-0712
Email: richardbarronmusic@gmail.com
Web: sonorarecorders.com
Contact: Richard
Basic Rate: call for information
Format: mixing, mastering & production
SOTTO VOCE STUDIO
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818-694-3052
Web: sottovocestudio.com
Format: digital, unlimited tracks, albums/film/TV
Basic Rate: Hourly starting at $75, and per-project.
SOUND CITY STUDIOS
15456 Cabrito Road
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-304-0573
Web: soundcity.la
SOUND FACTORY
6357 Selma Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-467-6001
Email: info@soundfactoryhollywood.com
Web: soundfactoryhollywood.com
SOUND-TECH STUDIO
24300 Country Rd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
951-243-6666
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/soundtechmusic
Contact: Allan Johnson
Basic Rate: please call for info
STAGG STREET STUDIO
15147 Stagg St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405-1001
818 371-1562 cell / text
Email: [email protected]
Web: staggstreetstudio.com
Format: Pro Tools 2018
Basic Rate: please call for info
STEPPINGOUT PERFORMING ARTS
& RECORDING STUDIO
14545 Valley View Ave., Ste R
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562-929-1050
Email: [email protected]
Web: steppingoutstudio.com
Contact: Steve Smith
Format: digital
Basic Rate: please call for info
STEAKHOUSE STUDIO
818-485-2620
Email: [email protected]
Web: steakhousestudio.com
Contact: Kelle Musgrave Glanzbergh
Basic Rate: please call for info
STUDIO 770
770 S. Brea Blvd., #218
Brea, CA 92821
714-672-1234
Email: info@studio770.com
Web: studio770.com
Contact: Shantih Haast
Format: Pro Tools HD, Logic Pro
Studio is now a tri-studio complex oering Studios
A, B and C
STUDIO CITY SOUND
4412 Whitsett Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
818-505-9368 Fax 818-761-4744
Email: [email protected]
Web: studiocitysound.com
Contact: Tom Weir
Format: digital (256 tracks) analog (24 track 2-inch)
Basic Rate: $100-150/hr.
STUDIO MALIBU
22509 Carbon Mesa Rd.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-571-5389,
Intl. Calls: +1-310-497-8011
Email: [email protected]
Web: studiomalibu.com
Format: Pro Tools Ultimate
Basic Rate: call for rates
STUDIO WEST OF SAN DIEGO
11021 Via Frontera, Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92127
858-592-9497
Web: studiowest.com
Format: SSL, Neve, ICON, Pro Tools HD6, Surround
Sound, ISDN, Phone-Patch, ADR
Basic Rate: call for rates
SUNSET SOUND
6650 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-469-1186
Email: tra[email protected]
Web: sunsetsound.com
Contact: Phil MacConnell
Format: 24 track analog & Pro Tools
Basic Rate: call for rates
TALENTED PRODUCTIONS
2010 S. Crescent Heights Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
818-284-3943
Email: [email protected]om
Web: talentedproductions.com/
THETA SOUND STUDIO
1309 W Riverside Dr.
Burbank, CA 91506
818-955-5888 (call for appt.)
Email: [email protected]
Web: thetasound.com
Contact: Randall Michael Tobin
Basic Rate: call for rates
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TIMEART STUDIO
Studio City, CA
818-980-2840
Email: info@timeart.us
Web: TimeArt.us
Format: Digital. ProTools 2021.3, Logic 10.6.1, John
Hardy Stereo Mic Pre, Pro Mics.
TOMCAT ON THE PROWL PRODUCTIONS
Productions, Mixing, Recording, Restoration
Canoga Park, CA
818-943-6059
Email: [email protected]
Web: tomcatontheprowl.com
Contact: Thomas Hornig
Format: Pro Tools HDX 32 Channel Avid i/o, Lots of
pristine Preamps, EQ’s and Compressors ranging from
A-Designs Through Neve
Basic Rate: Please email for info
TOMSONICS RECORDING STUDIO
Monterey Park , CA
626-633-2736, 323-721-0511
Email:tommanasian@gmail.com
Equipment: 1 inch 16 trk analog recording, Tascam
16 22 x 22 Recording room, 22x15 control room, dbx
cornpressors, gates orbanParasound, eq, reverb, dbx
mastering processor, Yamaha spx 90 2 trkMastering
tape deck.
Services:Full band live recording. A comfortable
place to create good music.Experienced in all Styles
of music
TOTAL ACCESS RECORDING STUDIOS
612 Meyer Ln., Ste. 18
Redondo Beach, CA 90278-5261
310-376-0404
Web: tarecording.com
Contact: Wyn Davis - Adam Arnold
Format: digital and analog, unlimited tracks
Basic Rate: Custom project rates - call for info.
TRACK ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS
13848 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 4D
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-259-7244
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/trackentertainmentstudios
Contact: Alexander Track, producer/engineer,
Grammy Winner
Format: 4 Pro Tools suites, music production and
recording, post production, mixing and mastering, 7.1
surround sound, songwriting, composing, arranging,
film scoring, commercials, live drums etc.
Basic Rate: please call for info
TRACK RECORD STUDIOS
5102 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
323-465-4000
Email: [email protected]
Web: paramountrecording.com/track-record-south/
Format: digital and analog, 120 tracks
Basic Rate: call for info
TRACK STAR STUDIOS
P.O. Box 561
La Mesa, CA 91944
619-697-7827
Email: [email protected]
Web: trackstarstudios.com
Contact: Josquin des Pres
Basic Rate: Call for rates
TREE HAUS RECORDING
Woodland Hills, CA
818-497-0664
Email: T[email protected]
Web: facebook.com/treehausrecording,
mfheartbeats.com/treehausrecording
TRINITY SOUND COMPANY
751 S. Weir Canyon Rd., Suite 157-535
Anaheim Hills, CA 92808
714-881-5211
Email: [email protected]
Web: trinitysoundcompany.com/our-work/recording
Basic Rate: Please call for info
TRU-ONE RECORDS AND REHEARSALS
Buena Park, CA
562-773-5877
Email: [email protected]
Web: truonerecords.com
Contact: Robert Trujillo
Format: Presonus
Basic Rate: Currently Not Open To The Public
ULTRIUM STUDIOS
12028 Vose St,
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(909) 327-1084
Email: [email protected]
Web: ultriumstudios.com
UNCLE STUDIOS
6028 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA
818-989-5614
Email: [email protected]
Web: unclestudios.com
Format: digital, 24 at a time 126 playback
Basic Rate: $50/hr
UNION RECORDING STUDIO
7051 Santa Monica Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-615-3575
Email: [email protected]
Web: unionrecstudios.com
Rates: $23/hr/$87/$199
VALENTINE RECORDING STUDIO
5330 Laurel Canyon Blvd,
North Hollywood, CA 91607
818-308-6609
Email: [email protected]
Web: valentinerecordingstudios.com
VENETO WEST
PO Box 6363
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
310-591-4440, 310-200-9010
Email: [email protected],
[email protected]
Web: venetowest.com
Contact: Liz Redwing, Ronan Chris Murphy
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: call for info
VILLAGE (RECORDER), THE
1616 Butler Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-478-8227
Email: [email protected]
Web: villagestudios.com
Format: Digital and Analog
Basic Rate: Call or email for information.
Gear: Pro Tools HDX in all rooms. Studio A - Vintage
Neve 8048 Console, Studio B and D - Neve 88R
Consoles, Studio F - Avid S6 Control Surface and
ATMOS speaker array and Studio Z - Neve Genesys
Black Console. Compressors include 1176’s, LA-2A’s,
Neve and SSL Stereo Compressors as well as Fairchild
670. Vintage mics including ELAM 251, C-800, U47s,
U67s, C12 and C24 as well as a large selection of
standard mics as well.
Clients: Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, Heart,
Coldplay, U2, Kesha, Snoop Dogg, Pink Floyd, Usher,
Lady Gaga, Cage The Elephant, The 1975, John Mayer,
Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Elton John, Miguel, P!nk,
Sara Bareilles, Shawn Mendes, Lil’ Wayne, Steve Lacy.
Media: NPR, KCRW, KCSN, On Second Thought with
Trevor Noah, Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness.
Films: A Star is Born, Crazy Heart, Toy Story, Cars, Oh
Brother Where Art Thou?, The Bodyguard, Mulan (live
action), Encanto.
Services: Recording, Mixing (Stereo & 5.1), ATMOS,
Analog Archival/Tape Transfers, Technical Repair
Services, ISDN/Source Connect Remote Sessions,
Live to Air/Web Sessions, Live Showcases/
Performances.
Comments: The Village has produced landmark
songs and soundtracks of every generation for the last
five decades.
VIRLOUISE
1631 N Placentia Ave
Ste K
Anaheim, CA
714-322-3600
WALL OF SOUND STUDIOS
225 Carswell Ave
Holly Hill, FL
949-285-1774
Email: [email protected]
Web: wallofsoundstudios.com
Format: State-of-the-art, fully-equipped hourly facility:
rehearsal, recording, equipment rental: Tama, Shure,
Mackie, Marshall, Ampeg, JBL and more.
Basic Rate: Call for details
Additional location:
2092 S. Highland Ave.
Las Vegas, NV
WESTLAKE RECORDING STUDIOS
Studios A & B
8447 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-851-9800
Email: [email protected]
Web: westlakestudios.com
Contact: Eric Rennaker, Sydney Jones or Steve
Burdick
Basic Rate: Please call or email for rates.
WESTLAKE RECORDING STUDIOS
Studios C, D, E and “The Barn”
Production Rooms 1 & 2
7265 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
323-851-9800
Email: [email protected]
Web: westlakestudios.com
Contact: Eric Rennaker, Sydney Jones or Steve
Burdick
Basic Rate: Please call or email for rates.
WOMB RECORDING STUDIO, THE
Lake Balboa, CA 91406
818-414-6369
Email: [email protected]
Web: davehaddad.com
Contact: Dave
Format: digital and Analog, more than 64 tracks
Basic Rate: please call for info
WOODSHED RECORDING
Email: [email protected]
Web: woodshedrecording.com
Contact: Richard Gibbs
Clients: U2, Barbra Streisand, Coldplay, Chance the
Rapper, Lady Gaga, Shawn Mendes
Format: Hybrid ocean view resort/residential
recording
Basic Rate: contact us by email
WOODSOUND STUDIOS
120 Front St.
Covina, CA 91723
626-956-7455
Email: [email protected]
Web: woodsoundstudios.com
COLORADO
1116 STUDIOS LLC
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
323-989-1176
Email:[email protected]
Web:1116Studios.com
Contact:John “Mister G”, Oice Manager
Format:Digital, Pro Tools Hd (24 in/32out), Video sync
Basic Rate:$45/hr. for tracking; $200/track for mixing;
$60/track for mastering
THE BLASTING ROOM
1760 Laporte Ave. Ste. 2
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 416-9292
Email: [email protected]
Web: blastingroomstudios.com
Contact: Bill Stevenson, Jason Livermore, Andrew
Berlin, Chris Beeble, Jonathan Luginbill
Format: Analog/Digital Pro Tools 2021 HDX
Basic Rates: Starting at $40/hr, $450/day, Mastering
$150/track
CCM RECORDING STUDIOS
4214 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80220
720-941-6088
Email: [email protected]
Web: ccmstudios.com
Contact: Darren Skanson
Format: digital
Basic Rate: please call for info
COLORADO SOUND STUDIOS
3100 W. 71st Ave
Westminster, CO 80030
303-430-8811
Email: [email protected]
Web: coloradosound.com
Contact: Jess Lambert, Studio Oice Manager
Format: Pro Tools 12 HDX
Also Remote Recording, Mastering Services, Media
Labs Education, and Music Video Production
DERRYBERRY RECORDING STUDIO
7380 Devinney Ct.
Arvada, CO 80005
303-456-8216
Email: info@derryberrysrecordingstudio.com
Web: facebook.com/derryberrys
Contact: Mark Derryberry, producer/engineer
Format: Pro Tools HD
Basic Rate: call for rates
ROCKY MOUNTAIN RECORDERS
1250 W. Cedar Ave.
Denver, CO 80223
303-777-3648
Email: [email protected]
Web: rockyrecorders.com
Contact: Rachel Converse
Basic Rate: please call for info
STEALTHTRAXX.ONLINE
Greater Roaring Fork Valley, CO
Email: info@stealthtraxx.online
970.319.0252
Contact: Ralph Pitt
Rates: Please Call for Quote
Web: StealthTraxx.online
Services: Remote Recording, Absentee Mixing (send
in your raw tracks), Remote Audio for Video, Studio
Availability
CONNECTICUT
CARRIAGE HOUSE STUDIOS
119 Westhill Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
203-358-0065
Email: [email protected]
Web: carriagehousemusic.com
Contact: John Montagnese
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
FIREHOUSE 12
45 Crown St.
New Haven, CT 06510
203-785-0468
Email: info@firehouse12.com
Web: firehouse12.com
Format: see website for studio equipment
Basic Rate: call for information
FRESH TRACKS STUDIO
65 Deer Hill Ave
Danbury, CT
971-344-1115
Email: [email protected]
Web: katiespain.com,
facebook.com/freshtracksstudio
Contact: Jon Lindahl
Format: HD
Basic Rate: call for rates
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Ceo Paradise Recording
Syracuse, NY
(315) - 888 - 1027
Email: Par[email protected]
Web: paradiserecordingcom.godaddysites.com
Notable Projects: Max B, French Montana,
Coke Boys, The Lox, A Boogie With The Hoodie,
Young Gravity.
PAUL RISER
c/o IMC Entertainment Group Inc.
19360 Rinaldi St., Ste. 217
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
818-700-9655
Email: [email protected]
Web: imcentertainment.com, sylvesterrivers.com
Contact: Sylvester Rivers
Notable Projects: Motown Records,
Dennis Edwards (the Temptations)
*No unsolicited material
DAVID Z RIVKIN
David Z Company
651-755-7944
Email: [email protected]
Web: davidzproducer.com
Clients: Prince, Buddy Guy, Etta James, Jonny
Lang, Collective Soul
RICHARD P. ROBINSON
1628 Morton Ave.
Echo Park, CA 90026
323-839-7293
Email:[email protected]
Web:soundcloud.com/richmixmusic,
richmixmusic.com,linkedin.com/in/richmix
Styles:rock, blues, reggae, jazz
Notable Projects: 4 Grammy- Nominated CD’s
including Pinetop Perkins & Eddie Kirkland.
Also, Sandollar Sound, Aggrolites, Dee Dee O’
Malley, Fleetwood Mac, Izzy Chait, Ryan Eglash,
Rivers Cuomo/ Weezer, Jenny Lewis, Nelsen
Adelard, Andrew Loog Oldham, Mackshow,
Kozzy Iwakawa, Ana Victoria, Diego Verdauger,
Amanda Miguel, John O’Kennedy, Michael
Oosten, John M., Sammy Rimington, Big Bill
Bissonette, Alex Chilton , the cramps, Bobby
T, Nelsen Adelard,Telarc Blues, Whienpoofs
of Yale
SYLVESTER RIVERS
c/o IMC Entertainment Group, Inc.
19360 Rinaldi St., Ste. 217
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
818-700-9655
Email: [email protected]
Web: sylvesterrivers.com
Contact: Sylvester Rivers
Notable Projects: Motown Records, The
Temptations, Diana Ross, Dennis Edwards
*No unsolicited material
ROCKZION RECORDS
673 Valley Dr.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-379-6477
Email: [email protected]
Web: rockzion.com/productionco.html
Contact: Dennis
GLEN ROBINSON
(producer, mixer, engineer)
New York
917-698-6298
Email: [email protected]
Web: glenrobinson.tumblr.com
Notable Projects: Voivod, the Ramones, the
Steve Miller Band, David Bowie, ACDC, Keith
Richards
DAVID ROSENBLAD
DRM Sir Reel Sound/Thirteenth Moon Studio
Austin, TX
469-360-1443
Email:[email protected]
Web:lotusrosehealingarts.com/david-
rosenblad-demos
Notable Projects:The Vast of Night (Amazon
feature film), The Ghost Who Walks (Netflix),
You Are Me & I Am You (documentary short),
numerous AXS-TV Music Specials, also check
out David Rosenblad, artist on Spotify, Apple,
Amazon, Pandora etc.
Clients:AXS-TV,PBS, HBO, MTV, History
Channel and wide variety of music artists such
as Herbie Mann,Sara Hickman,Chrystabell,
Bad Company, Freddy Fender, Everclear, Stevie
Ray Vaughan, Allan Holdsworth, Cheap Trick,
the Flaming Lips, Maynard Ferguson, and
BraveCombo.
BARRY RUDOLPH
TONES 4 $ STUDIOS
c/o Music Connection
3441 Ocean View Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91208
Email: [email protected]
Notable Projects: Pat Benatar, Hall and Oates,
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rod Stewart
*No unsolicited material. Email only.
MARK SAUNDERS
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Web: marksaunders.com
Styles: electronic, rock
Notable Projects: the Cure, Tricky, Depeche
Mode, Erasure, Marilyn Manson, David Byrne,
Shiny Toy Guns, Neneh Cherry, Siouxsie & the
Banshees, the Human League, Gravity Kills,
Femi Kuti, the Mission, Yaz, Madness, Robert
Plant, Lisa Stansfield, the Sugarcubes
RAFA SARDINA
(engineer, mixer, producer, musician, 10-time
Grammy winner)
Email: [email protected]
Web: rafasardina.com/bio-1
Notable Projects: Stevie Wonder, Elvis
Costello, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Rodrigo
Y Gabriela, Placido Domingo
ELLIOT SCHEINER
(7x Grammy Winner)
Joe D’Ambrosio Management, Inc.
914-777-7677
Weston, CT
Email: [email protected]
Web: jdmanagement.com/elliotscheiner
Styles: rock, pop, adult contemporary, singer-
songwriter
Notable Projects: O.A.R., Beck, Foo Fighters,
Steely Dan, Donald Fagan, the Eagles,
Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, Van Morrison,
Sting, Queen, James Brown, Eric Clapton,
Jimmy Buett, Dan Fogelberg
ANDY R. SEAGLE
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-371-8992
Email: [email protected]
Web: andyseagle.com
Notable Projects: Paul McCartney, Lyle Lovett,
Placido Domingo, Yo Yo Ma, Hall and Oates,
George Strait, Phil Ramone, HBO
SIMONE SELLO
RedRum Productions
Los Angeles, CA
310-428-6209
Email: [email protected]
Web: redrumproductions.net
Styles: rock, pop, electronica
Notable Projects: Hannah Montana-Hits
Remixed, Billy Sheehan, Warren Cuccurullo,
Vasco Rossi
F. REID SHIPPEN
310-876-2689
P.O. Box 23108
Nashville, TN 37202
Email: [email protected]
Web: robotlemon.com
Contact: Robot Lemon
Notable Projects: Accident Experiment, A Fine
Frenzy, Aron Wright, Atticus Fault, Danyew,
Death Cab For Cutie, Eric Benet, Eric Church,
Flyleaf, India Arie, Jonas Brothers, Jonny Lang,
Low Millions,
Marc Broussard, Mat Kearney,
Matt Wertz, Mercyme, Plumb, Robert Randolph,
Steven Curtis Chapman, the Afters, Toby
Mac, Trent Dabbs, Mickey Guyton, Dierks
Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Lainey Wilson, Carrie
Underwood, Jelly Roll, Avenue Beat, Lanco
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2901 Chestnut Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-467-4231
LION AND FOX RECORDING STUDIOS
9517 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD 20740
301-982-4431
Email: [email protected]
Web: lionfox.com
Contact: Jim Fox
Format: 32 track I/O, 96k, 24bit
Basic Rate: $75/hour
LISTEN VISION RECORDING STUDIOS
2622 Georgia Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-332-8494
Email: [email protected]
Web: listenvision.com
Contact: Jeremy Beaver
Format: Pro Tools, digital, 124 tracks
Basic Rate: call for rates
FLORIDA
AUDIO-VISION
13885 W. Dixie Hwy.
North Miami, FL 33161
305-893-9191
Web: audiovisionstudios.com
Format: Digital and Analog
Basic Rate: Please Call in
BAY EIGHT RECORDING STUDIOS
N.M.B Commerce Center
15421 W Dixie Hwy #8
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
305-705-2405
Email: [email protected]
Web: bayeight.com
BRICKKS HOUSE OF BEATZ
1331 West Cass St.
Tampa, FL 33605
813-808-1492
Contact: Corey Jackson
Email: [email protected]
Web: dirttybeatz.com
Basic Rate: call for rates
CLEAR TRACK STUDIOS
814 Franklin St.
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-449-8888
Email: [email protected]
Web: cleartrackstudios.com
Contact: Marina
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call for info
CRESCENT MOON
Miami, FL 33155
305-663-8924
Email: [email protected]
Web: crescentmoon.com
Format: Audio/Video Suites, ISDN, Digital/Analog
Basic Rate: Call for rates
CRITERIA RECORDING STUDIOS
1755 N.E. 149 St.
Miami, FL 33181
305-947-5611
Contact: Trevor Fletcher
Web: facebook.com/CriteriaStudios
Formats: 16 and 24 tk analog, 48k digital, DAW’s
Basic Rate: Six full-service world-class studios
from vintage Neve 8078 to SSL9096J to SSL
Duality.
Founded in 1958 this landmark facility has
produced hundreds of gold & platinum albums in
every genre.
Rates tailored on a per project basis.
DOGMANIC PRODUCTIONS & RECORDING
STUDIOS
1731-B SW 7th Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-675-0870
Email: [email protected]
Web: dogmanicrs.com
EMERALD CITY PRODUCTIONS
Walt Disney World’s Backyard
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-279-1956
Email: [email protected]
Web: emeraldcitypro.com
Contact: Danny Ozment
Format: Podcast production only
Basic Rate: call for rates
EVERMORE SOUND
RECORDING STUDIOS
1633 Acme St.
Orlando, FL 32805
407-218-5953
Email: [email protected]
Web: evermoresound.com
Contact: Luke Beaulac
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call or email for info
GASOLINE ALLEY RECORDING
STUDIOS
2202 Lake Bradford Rd.
Tallahassee FL 32310
850-575-4277
Email: [email protected]
Web: gasolinealleystudios.com
Contact: Jerry Gaskins
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call or email for info
GRANDBAY RECORDING
9211 Lazy Lane
Tampa, Fl. 33614
813-418-2346
Email: [email protected]
Web: grandbayrecordingstudios.com
HEIGA STUDIOS
168 SE 1st St. #500
Miami, FL 33131
786-212-1591
Email: [email protected]
Web: heigaaudiovisual.com
PHAT PLANET RECORDING STUDIOS
3473 Parkway Center Ct.
Orlando, FL 32808
407-295-7270
Email: [email protected]
Web: phatplanetstudios.com
Contact: Ed Krout
Format: Pro Tools HD, Analog 2-inch etc.
Basic Rate: $110/hr. Studio A, $70/hr. Studio B
LALA MANSION
Tampa, FL
813-658-5747, 631-905-7466
Contact: Andrew Boullianne, Head Eng./Studio Mgr.
Email: [email protected]
Web: lalamansion.com
LILY PAD RECORDING
226 King Street, Suite 150
Cocoa, FL 32922
321-305-6085
Email: [email protected]
Web: lilypadrecording.com
Basic Rate: $35/hr/$50 (2hr min)
LOG CABIN STUDIO
Tallahassee, FL
850-567-5554
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Kris Kolp
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call or email for info
MIAMI BEACH RECORDING STUDIOS
14880 NE 20th Ave.
North Miami, FL 33181
305-956-3939
Email: [email protected]
Web: studio.mbrs.us
MYPLATINUM SOUND
2727 Phyllis St.
Jacksonville, FL 32205
904-612-1492
Web: myplatinumsound.com
Contact: Paul Lapinski
Basic Rate: call or see website for info
NOISEMATCH STUDIOS
4306 NW 2
nd
Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
786-334-5382
Email: [email protected]
Web: noisematchstudios.com
Basic Rate: $135/hr/$1500(12 hrs), 1/2 day/$780
RALEIGH MUSIC STUDIOS MIAMI
1260 NW 29th Street
Miami, Florida 33142
(908) 463-8641
Email: [email protected]
Web: raleighmusicstudios.com
Contact: Eli Colazzo
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POWER STATION NEW ENGLAND
215 Parkway North
Waterford, CT 06385
860-326-3878
Email: [email protected]
Web: powerstationne.com
SAGESOUND STUDIOS
549 Howe Ave. Unit 404
Shelton, CT 06484
203-922-0491
Email: [email protected]
Web: sagesoundstudios.com
Basic Rate: call for rates
STUDIO UNICORN
36 Sanford Town Rd.
Redding, CT 06896-2411
203-938-0069
Email: [email protected]
Web: studiounicorn.net
Contact: Paul Avgerinos, Multi-Grammy winning
Producer & Engineer
Format: Pro Tools Ultimate
Basic Rate: $150 / Hr.
TARQUIN STUDIOS
Bridgeport, CT
Contact: Sandy Roberton
Email: [email protected]
Web: tarquinrecords.com/studio
TROD NOSSEL
10 George St.
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-269-4465
Web: trodnossel.com
Format: Pro Tools HD2/HD3
Basic Rate: call for information
DELAWARE
JAMLAND STUDIO
2326 Empire Dr.
Wilmington, DE 19810
302-475-0204
Email: [email protected]
Web: jamlandstudio.com
Format: see website for equipment
Basic Rate: call for information
KEN-DEL STUDIOS
1500 First State Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19804-3596
301-999-1111
Email: [email protected]
Web: ken-del.com
OCCUPY STUDIO
170 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
302-223-4441
Email: [email protected]
Web: occupystudio.com
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CLEANCUTS MUSIC
4100 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., 1st Fl.
Washington, D.C. 20008
202-237-8884
Web: cleancuts.com
Format: digital
Basic Rate: please call for info
Additional location:
2901 Chestnut Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-467-4231
LION AND FOX RECORDING STUDIOS
9517 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD 20740
301-982-4431
Email: [email protected]om
Web: lionfox.com
Contact: Jim Fox
Format: 32 track I/O, 96k, 24bit
Basic Rate: $75/hour
LISTEN VISION RECORDING STUDIOS
2622 Georgia Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-332-8494
Web: listenvision.com
Contact: Jeremy Beaver
Format: Pro Tools, digital, 124 tracks
Basic Rate: call for rates
FLORIDA
AUDIO-VISION
13885 W. Dixie Hwy.
North Miami, FL 33161
305-893-9191
Web: audiovisionstudios.com
Format: Digital and Analog
Basic Rate: Please Call in
BAY EIGHT RECORDING STUDIOS
N.M.B Commerce Center
15421 W Dixie Hwy #8
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
305-705-2405
Email: [email protected]
Web: bayeight.com
BRICKKS HOUSE OF BEATZ
1331 West Cass St.
Tampa, FL 33605
813-808-1492
Contact: Corey Jackson
Email: booking@dirttybeatz.com
Web: dirttybeatz.com
Basic Rate: call for rates
CLEAR TRACK STUDIOS
814 Franklin St.
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-449-8888, 866-963-3108
Email: [email protected]om
Web: cleartrackstudios.com
Contact: Marina
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call for info
CRESCENT MOON
Miami, FL 33155
305-663-8924
Email: [email protected]
Web: crescentmoon.com
Format: Audio/Video Suites, ISDN, Digital/Analog
Basic Rate: Call for rates
CRITERIA RECORDING STUDIOS
1755 N.E. 149 St.
Miami, FL 33181
305-947-5611
Contact: Trevor Fletcher
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/CriteriaStudios
Formats: 16 and 24 tk analog, 48k digital, DAW’s
Basic Rate: Six full-service world-class studios from
vintage Neve 8078 to SSL9096J to SSL Duality.
Founded in 1958 this landmark facility has produced
hundreds of gold & platinum albums in every genre.
Rates tailored on a per project basis.
DOGMANIC PRODUCTIONS & RECORDING STUDIOS
1731-B SW 7th Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-675-0870
Email: [email protected]
Web: dogmanicrs.com
EMERALD CITY PRODUCTIONS
Walt Disney World’s Backyard
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-279-1956
Email: [email protected]
Web: emeraldcitypro.com
Contact: Danny Ozment
Format: Podcast production only
Basic Rate: call for rates
EVERMORE SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS
1633 Acme St.
Orlando, FL 32805
407-218-5953
Email: [email protected]
Web: evermoresound.com
Contact: Luke Beaulac
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call or email for info
GASOLINE ALLEY RECORDING STUDIOS
2202 Lake Bradford Rd.
Tallahassee FL 32310
850-575-4277
Email: [email protected]
Web: gasolinealleystudios.com
Contact: Jerry Gaskins
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call or email for info
GRANDBAY RECORDING
2811 North 34th Street
Tampa, Fl. 33614
813-418-2346
Email: [email protected]
Web: grandbayrecordingstudios.com
HEIGA STUDIOS
168 SE 1st St. #500
Miami, FL 33131
786-212-1591
Email: [email protected]
Web: heigaaudiovisual.com
PHAT PLANET RECORDING STUDIOS
3473 Parkway Center Ct.
Orlando, FL 32808
407-295-7270
Email: [email protected]
Web: phatplanetstudios.com
Contact: Ed Krout
Format: Pro Tools HD, Analog 2-inch etc.
Basic Rate: $110/hr. Studio A, $70/hr. Studio B
LALA MANSION
Tampa, FL
813-658-5747, 631-905-7466
Contact: Andrew Boullianne, Head Eng./Studio Mgr.
Email: [email protected]
Web: lalamansion.com
LILY PAD RECORDING
226 King Street, Suite 150
Cocoa, FL 32922
321-305-6085
Email: [email protected]
Web: lilypadrecording.com
Basic Rate: $35/hr/$50 (2hr min)
LOG CABIN STUDIO
Tallahassee, FL
850-567-5554
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Kris Kolp
Format: facebook
Basic Rate: call or email for info
MIAMI BEACH RECORDING STUDIOS
14889 NE 20th Ave.
North Miami, FL 33181
305-956-3939
Email: [email protected]
Web: studio.mbrs.us
MYPLATINUM SOUND
2727 Phyllis St.
Jacksonville, FL 32205
904-612-1492
Web: myplatinumsound.com
Contact: Paul Lapinski
Basic Rate: call or see website for info
NOISEMATCH STUDIOS
4306 NW 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
786-334-5382
Email: [email protected]
Web: noisematchstudios.com
Basic Rate: $135/hr/$1500(12 hrs), 1/2 day/$780
RALEIGH MUSIC STUDIOS MIAMI
1260 NW 29th Street
Miami, Florida 33142
(908) 463-8641
Email: [email protected]
Web: raleighmusicstudios.com
Contact: Eli Colazzo
Innovative and Ultramodern Recording Studio 4
blocks west of Wynwood. 5 Fully Equipped Rooms -
serving the Miami Creative Community
SONIC RECORDING
Cape Coral
Fort Meyers, FL
239-898-1339
Email: [email protected]
Web: sonicrecording.net
Contact: Bo Davis
Basic Rate: $75/hr
STYLE-CITY MUSIC, INC
2101 Starkey Rd D15
Largo, FL 33771
727-520-2336
Email: stylecit[email protected]
Web: stylecitymusic.com
Contact: Steven “Q” Berry
Format: “Style-City Music Presents” is a 29-minute
music video program showcasing music videos from
all over the world from both signed and unsigned
artists, also provide Video Wall Rental for live events
Basic Rate: 6’ x 10’ Video Wall Rental Plus Two
Cameras $2,500 /Day
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY STUDIOS
1736-2 Landon Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-346-3452
Email: 21centur[email protected]
Web: twentyfirstcenturystudios.com.
facebook.com/21stCenturyStudios
Basic Rate: call for rates
UNITY GAIN RECORDING STUDIO
1953 Ricardo Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-332-4246
Email: [email protected]
Web: unitygain.com
Contact: Bart Iannucci
Format: Direct to Disk, Digital & Analog Tape, & MIDI
Basic Rate: call for rates
VELVET BASEMENT RECORDING STUDIO
1958 N.E. 147th Terrace
Miami, FL 33181
786-252-2924
Email: [email protected]
Web: velvetbasement.com
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call for info
GEORGIA
11th STREET STUDIOS
699 11th Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-249-8511
Email: [email protected]
Web: 11thstreetstudios.com
5 STAR PRODUCTIONS
582 Trabert Ave NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
470-355-1407
Email: [email protected]
Web: 5starproductionstudio.com
THE BLUE ROOM RECORDING
500 Bishop St., Ste. 7
Atlanta, GA 30318
678-249-0729
Email: [email protected]
Web: theblueroomrecording.com
BRAVO OCEAN STUDIOS
1040 Boulevard SE Suite I & K
Atlanta, GA. 30312
404-747-5257
Email: [email protected]
Web: bravooceanstudios.com
GROOVE TUNES STUDIOS
340 Rossiter Ridge
Alpharetta, GA 30022
770-842-5511
Email: [email protected]
Web: groovetunes.com
Contact: Eric Tunison
Format: Pro Tools HD/3 v. 8.0
Basic Rate: $75/hr.
LEDBELLY SOUND STUDIO
243 Hwy 52 E.
Dawsonville, GA 30534
678-977-6045
Email: [email protected]
Web: ledbellysound.com
LOUDHOUSE STUDIOS
2115 Liddell Dr. NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-963-7374
Email: [email protected]
Web: loudhousestudios.com
MAW SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS
P.O. Box 45
Hiawassee, GA 30546
727-535-4560, 800-535-4560
Email: maw[email protected]
Web: mawsound.com
Format: digital and analog, Sonar recording
Basic Rate: call for info
PARHELION RECORDING STUDIOS
684 Antone St. S.E., Ste. 110
Atlanta, GA 30318
678-949-9119
Email: [email protected]
Web: parhelionrecordingstudios.com
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: $100/$75/hr
PATCHWERK
1094 Hemphill Ave., N.
Atlanta, GA 30318-5431
404-874-9880
Email: pwr@patchwerk.com
Web: patchwerk.com
Contact: Curtis Daniel III
Format: SSL48-Channel Duality console, SSL J-9000
Basic Rate: call for rates
TREE SOUND STUDIOS
4610 Peach Tree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30071
770-242-8944
Email: [email protected]
Web: treesoundstudios.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
TWEED RECORDING
140 East Washington St.
Athens, GA 30601
706-204-9144
Email: [email protected]
Web: tweedrecording.com
Contact: Andrew Ratclie
Format: digital Pro Tools
Basic Rate: please call for info
HAWAII
ISLAND SOUND STUDIOS
377 Keahole St., Ste. D-03
Honolulu, HI 96825
808-200-1822
Email:[email protected]
Contact: Kyle Spicer
Website:islandsoundstudios.com
Format: 2 SSL9000J, Digital/Analog
IDAHO
AUDIO LAB RECORDING
3638 Osage St.
Garden City, ID 83714
208-344-9551
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Web: audiolab.org
TONIC ROOM, THE
1509 Roberts St., Ste. 103
Boise, ID 83705
208-338-8433
Email: [email protected]
Web: tonicroomstudios.com
Contact: Jason or Chris
Format: Pro Tools HD/Neve
Basic Rate: $55\hr(8-12hrs), $65/hr(1hr), $550 Daily rate
ILLINOIS
CHICAGO RECORDING COMPANY
232 E. Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-822-9333
Email: [email protected]
Web: chicagorecording.com
Contact: Sarah Hamilton, Music Studio Manager
Format: Monster Pro Tools HD systems + every format
since 1975
Basic Rate: Special “lockout” day rates, call for info
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205 Michigan Ave.
Studio 205A
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CLASSICK STUDIOS
2950 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-217-0513
Email: [email protected]
Web: classickstudios.com
Basic Rate: $45/75 Hr (3hr min)
DEAF DOG MUSIC
2239 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
312-927-4870
Email: [email protected]
Web: deafdogmusic.com
Basic Rate: call or email for info
ELECTRICAL AUDIO
2621 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
773-539-2555
Contact: Steve Albini, Owner and Recording Engineer
Email: [email protected]
Web: electricalaudio.com
Basic Rate: $400/$600 per day
GRAVITY STUDIOS
2250 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-862-1880
Email: [email protected]
Web: gravitystudios.com
Format: Digital/Analog
Basic Rate: please call
HANDWRITTEN RECORDING
1346 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60657
773-472-7132
Email: [email protected]
Web: handwrittenrecording.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: $395 day (10hr) / $45/hr
MYSTERY STREET RECORDING COMPANY
2827 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-512-2630
Email: [email protected]
Web: mysterystreetrecording.com
Basic Rate: $50-$75/hr
PRESSURE POINT RECORDING STUDIOS
2239 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
312-842-8099
Email: [email protected]
Web: pprecs.com
Format: Digital/Analog
Basic Rate: please call
RAXTRAX
3126 N. Greenview
Chicago, IL 60657
773-871-6566
Email: info@raxtrax.com
Web: raxtrax.com
Format: 2 SSL control rooms, digital/analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
STONECUTTER RECORDING STUDIO
1719 S. Clinton, Floor Zero
Chicago, IL 60616
312-698-9977
Email: [email protected]
Web: stonecutterstudios.com
STUDIO 11
345 N. Loomis St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-372-4460
Email: [email protected]
Web: studio11chicago.com
Basic Rate: $65/hr
STUDIO VMR
5818 S. Archer Rd.
Summit, IL 60501
708-267-2198, 312-286-5018
Email: don@studiovmr.com
Web: studiovmr.com
Format: Pro Tools HD3 Accel, also Hard Disk
Recorders/72 Tracks
Basic Rate: Call for prices
TONE ZONE RECORDING
931 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL
312-953-3346, 312-664-5353
Email: [email protected]
Web: tonezonerecording.net
Format: SSL 4000G, Monitors: Genelec, Tannoy,
Yamaha, AKG 240, Senneheiser
TREE HOUSE RECORDS
4808 W. Wrightwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
847-302-6105
Contact: Matt Geiser
Email: [email protected]
Web: treehouserecordschicago.com
Basic Rate: $40.hr
UPTOWN RECORDING
4656 N. Clifton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-271-5119
Email: [email protected]
Web: uptownrecording.com
Contact: Matt Denny
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: $75/hr
INDIANA
AIRE BORN STUDIOS
4700 Northwest Plaza W. Dr.
Zionsville, IN 46077
317-876-1556
Web: aireborn.com
Contact: Mike Wilson
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call or email for info
AZMYTH RECORDING
5130 Brouses Ave.
Indianapolis, IN
317-281-3670
Email: [email protected]
Web: azmythrecording.com
Format: Pro Tools HD2/HD3
Basic Rate: $70/hr (2hr min)
LODGE STUDIOS, THE
3550 Roosevelt Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46218
317-568-0000
Email: [email protected]
Web: thelodgestudios.com
Contact: Michael Graham
Basic Rate: please call for info
SWEETWATER STUDIOS
5501 US Highway 30 West
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
800-386-6434
Email: studio@sweetwater.com
Web: sweetwaterstudios.com
Contact: Julie Doust
Services: Experienced, professional engineers. Dolby
ATMOS certified mixing. Recording. Mastering. Music
production. Session Musicians. Multimedia content.
Large recording space. Equipment list on website.
Basic Rate: Contact for a custom quote.
IOWA
CATAMOUNT RECORDING, INC.
5737 Westminster Dr.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-268-1011
Email: [email protected]
Web: catamountrecording.com
Format: Pro Tools HD3, Otari 2-inch analog, SSL
4048E/G+
Basic Rate: call for rates
TRIAD PRODUCTIONS, INC.
2120 Rittenhouse St., Suite C
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-243-2125
Email: sales-studio@triadav.com
Web: triadav.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
KANSAS
GREENJEANS STUDIOS
110 W. Harvey Ave., Ste. 2
Wellington, KS 67152
620-326-5326
Email: [email protected]om
Web: greenjeansstudios.com
Format: ProTools HD3
Basic Rate: please call for info
KENTUCKY
DOWNTOWN RECORDING
515 S. 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-9966
Email: nick@downtownrecording.com
Web: downtownrecording.com
Contact: Nick Stevens
Format: Pro Tools HDX, 24 Track 2-inch analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
DSL STUDIOS
10352 Bluegrass Pkwy.
Louisville, KY 40299
502-499-2102
Email: [email protected]
Web: dslstudios.com
Format: digital Pro Tools
Basic Rate: please call for info
THE LODGE
231 6th Ave.
Dayton, KY 41074
513-476-9115
Web: thelodgeky.com
TNT PRODUCTIONS
6303 Fern Valley Pass
Louisville, KY 40228
502-964-9616
Email: [email protected]
Web: tntrecording.com
Format: digital Pro Tools HD
Basic Rate: please call for info
LOUISIANA
DOCKSIDE STUDIO
4755 Woodlawn Rd.
Maurice, LA 70555
337-893-7880
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/Dockside-Studio
Contact: Steve and Cezanne (Wish) Nails
Format: Tracking, Mixing, Lodging
Basic Rate: please call for info
ESPLANADE STUDIOS
2540 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
504-655-0423
Email: [email protected]
Web: esplanadestudios.com
MARIGNY RECORDING STUDIOS
535 Marigny St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-475-4535
Email: [email protected]
Web: marignystudios.com
Contact: Rick Nelson
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call or email for info
STUDIO IN THE COUNTRY
21443 Hwy. 436
P.O. Box 490
Bogalusa, LA 70429
985-735-8224
Email: [email protected]
Web: studiointhecountry.com
Contact: Jay Wesley
Format: Studer 2-inch 24-track, Pro Tools HD 32 i/o,
Neve 8068 analog mixing board (32 ch.)
Basic Rate: $750/day including engineer
MAINE
BAKED BEANS RECORDING
75 Weston Farm Rd.
Harrison, ME 04040
207-615-1717, 207-583-4312
Email: [email protected]
Web: bakedbeansrecording.com
Contact: Alan Bean
Format: Pro Tools Ultimate
Basic Rate: $45/hour
MAIN STREET MUSIC STUDIOS
379 Main St.
Brewer, ME 04412
207-992-6169
Email: [email protected]
Web: mainstreetmusicstudios.com
Basic Rate: call for rates
MY THRILL STUDIO
46 Blueberry Hill Rd.
Winterport, ME 04496
207-223-5082
Email: [email protected]
Web: mythrillstudio.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
STUDIO, THE
45 Casco St.
Portland, ME 04101
207-772-1222
Email: [email protected]
Web: thestudioportland.com
Contact: Tim Tierney
Format: Pro Tools
Basic Rate: call for rates
MARYLAND
CLEANCUTS MUSIC
2901 Chestnut Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-467-4231
Email: [email protected]
Web: cleancuts.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
Additional location:
4100 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
202-237-8884
Email: [email protected]
HIT AND RUN RECORDING
18704 Muncaster Rd.
Rockville, MD 20855
301-948-6715
Email: [email protected]
Web: hitandrunrecording.com
Format: Main DAW Cubase, 2nd DAWs Digital
Performer, Pro Tools Le
Basic Rate: call for rates
NIGHTSKY STUDIOS
3432 Rockefeller Ct.,
Waldorf, MD 20602
301-910-6163, 301-374-9450
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/nightskystudios
Contact: Ron
Format: Pro Tools HD
Basic Rate: call for current rates
OMEGA STUDIOS
12712 Rock Creek Mill Rd., Ste. 14 A
Rockville, MD 20852
301-230-9100
Email: [email protected]
Web: omegastudios.com
Format: Pro Tools HD and analog 24 track in all three
tracking rooms.
Basic Rate: Call for rates
Services: Four State of the Art Rooms
MASSACHUSETTS
BLINK MUSIC, INC.
129 Franklin St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-225-0044
Email: [email protected]
Web: blinkmusic.com
Basic Rate: call for info
BRISTOL RECORDING AND VOICE STUDIOS
238 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
617-247-8689
Email: [email protected]
Web: bristolstudios.com
Contact: Jason
Basic Rate: call for info
CYBER SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS
349 Newbury St., Ste. 201
Boston, MA
617-424-1062
Email: [email protected]
Web: cybersoundmusic.com
Format: Pro Tools HD, Digital/Analog
Basic Rate: $125 per hour with Engineer
INFINITE RECORDING STUDIOS
236 Ash Street.
Reading, MA 01867
617-286-6821
Web: infiniterecording.com
Format: Pro Tools, Logic, Reason, Ableton
Basic Rate: variable
MIXED EMOTIONS MUSIC
11 Pine Ave
Middleton, MA 01949
978-774-7413
Contact: Kenny Lewis, Engineer/Producer
Email: [email protected]
Web: mixedemotionsmusic.com
MUSICMEZ STUDIO
Greater Boston Area
617-529-1922
Email: [email protected]
Web: musicmez.com
Contact: Steven Mesropian (aka mez)
Format: DAW, specializing in broadcast quality
productions for songwriters, lyricists and artists
Basic Rate: See website for rate
NORTHFIRE RECORDING
15a Grove St.
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-0404
Email: [email protected]
Web: northfirerecording.com
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: $60/70/hr, $550/10hr.
PILOT RECORDING
1073 Main St.
Housatonic, MA 01236
413-274-1073
Email: [email protected]
Web: pilotrecording.com
Contact: Will Schillinger
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call or email for info
Q DIVISION STUDIOS
North Cambridge, MA
617-623-3500
Web: qdivisionstudios.com
Basic Rate: Call for rate
THE RECORD COMPANY
960 Massachusetts Ave.
Boston, MA 02118
617-765-0155
Email: [email protected]
Web: therecordco.org,
facebook.com/therecordco
SUREFIRE CREATIVE STUDIOS
Lowell, MA 01852
978-441-0975
Email: [email protected]
Web: surefirecreativestudios.com
Comments: Surefire Creative Studios is an award
winning audio and visual production company based
outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Surefire provides
its family of clients with a number of services such
as music composition, video production, soundstage
rental, recording studio rental, audio engineering, and
brand consultation.
Basic Rate: call for rates
MICHIGAN
MASTERPIECE SOUND AND STUDIOS
1611 Webb St.
Detroit, MI 48206
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Email: [email protected]
Web: masterpiecesoundstudios.com
METRO 37 RECORDING STUDIO
1948 Star Batt Dr.
Rochester, MI 48309
586-549-2879
Email: [email protected]
Web: metro37.com
Contact: Kevin Sharpe
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: please call for info
ROYALHOUSE RECORDING
Detroit, MI
Email: RoyalHouseBooking@gmail.com
Web: royalhouserecording.com
Contact: Roger Goodman
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: see web for info
RUSTBELT STUDIOS
118 E. 7th Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-541-7296
Email: [email protected]
Web: rustbeltstudios.com
THE SOUNDSCAPE RECORDING STUDIO
3323 Rochester Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
248-439-0499
Web: soundscapestudio.com
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: $65/hr
WATERFALL STUDIOS
11389 S. Forrest Sideroad
Dafter, MI 49724
313-570-6780
Email: [email protected]
Web: waterfallrecordings.com
Contact: Kenneth Sutton
Format: digital
Basic Rate: please call for info
MINNESOTA
A440 STUDIOS
Minneapolis, MN
855-851-2440
Contact: Steve Kahn Studio Manager
Email: [email protected]
Studio: Full Audio Recording with ProTools, API Neve.
Full Equipment list on website. Promotional Videos
(EPK) and concept for bands with up to 8 cameras
and a switcher. Live Webcasts for YouTube, Facebook,
Vimeo, etc. 4,000 sq. Ft. REHEARSAL SPACE for
Touring Bands!
BABBLE-ON RECORDING STUDIOS
5120 27th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-375-0533
Email: [email protected]
Web: babble-on-recording.com
Contact: Andre Bergeron
Format: digital and analog, Pro Tools HD2
Basic Rate: $100/200 hr.
CUSTOM RECORDING STUDIOS
4800 Drake Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55422
763-521-2950
Email: [email protected]
Web: customrecordingstudios.com
Contact: Jim Reynolds
Format: 24 track Hi-8 Digital Tape.
Basic Rate: $50/hr, call for additional rates
THE HIDEAWAY
77 13th Ave., N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Email: joe@thehideawaympls.com
Web: thehideawaympls.com
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: email for rates
PACHYDERM STUDIOS
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
507-263-4438
Email: [email protected]
Web: pachyderm-studios.com
SKYLAND STUDIOS
7452 236
th
Street E
Lakeville, MN
Web: skylandstudiocom
TAYLOR SOUND AND VIDEO
Saint Louis Park
8000 Powell Rd., #100
Saint Louis Park, MN 55343
612-208-2864
Email: [email protected]
Web: taylor-sound.com
THE TERRARIUM
607 Central Ave., S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-338-5702
Email: [email protected]
Web: the-terrarium.com
Contact: Jason Orris
Format: Pro Tools HD3
Basic Rate: call for rates
MISSISSIPPI
MALACO STUDIOS
3023 W. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
601-982-4522, 800-272-7936
Email: [email protected]
Web: malaco.com/studios
Format: Studer Analog, Protools HD, Nuendo, Source
Connect Voice Over
MISSOURI
ENDEAVOR STUDIO
211 South College St
Arcadia, MO
573-944-4440
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/endeavorstudioAV,
endeavorav.com
GFM RECORDING STUDIO
1118 W. Main Street
Blue Springs, MO
816-598-8810
Email: sta@gfmmodernrecording.com
Web: gfmmodernrecording.com/gfmmodern
MANSION SOUND RECORDING STUDIO
189 Expressway Lane
Branson, MO 65616
417-337-7851
Email: [email protected]
Web: mansionsound.com
PHAT BUDDHA PRODUCTIONS
1901 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-231-3930
Email: booking@phatbuddhaproductions.com
Web: phatbuddhaproductions.com
Format: digital Pro Tools HD2
Basic Rate: please call for info
MONTANA
JERECO STUDIOS, INC.
627 E. Peach St., Ste. E
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-586-526
Email: [email protected]
Web: jerecostudios.com
Contact: Jeremiah
Format: digital
Basic Rate: call for rates
NEBRASKA
ANOTHER RECORDING COMPANY
6720 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE
402-613-1369
Email: info@anotherrecordingcompany.com
Web: anotherrecordingcompany.com
JOEAUDIO PRODUCTIONS
10850 John Galt Blvd.
Omaha, NE 68137
866-JOE-AUDIO / 402-341-9153
Contact: Joe Wolf
Web: joeaudioproductions.com
Format: Digital
Services: ProTools, ISDN, SourceConnect
MAKE BELIEVE STUDIOS
825 S. 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68108
402-972-6387
Email: [email protected]
Web: makebelievestudio.com
RAINBOW RECORDING STUDIO
2322 S. 64th Ave.
Omaha, NE 68106
402-554-0123
Email: audioguru@rainbowmusicmaha.com
Web: rainbowmusicomaha.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
STUDIO 24
8601 N. 30th St.
Omaha, NE 68112
402-342-9090
Email: [email protected]
Web: studio24omaha.com
Contact: Chuck Beckler
Format: digital
Basic Rate: $60/HR
NEVADA
D. I. STUDIO LLC
2810 S. Maryland Pkwy. Ste C
Las Vegas, Nevada. 89109
702-792-3302
Email: [email protected]
Web: direcordingstudios.com
Contact: Tiger Stylz
Format: ProTools HDX
Basic Rate: Private Studio/Call for Rates
THE HIDEOUT RECORDING STUDIO
14 Sunset Way
Henderson, NV 89014
702-445-7705, 702-318-6001
Web: hideoutlv.com
Format: Analog and Digital
Basic Rate: Hourly and Block, call for quotes
IMIRAGE SOUND LAB
15558 Linda Way
Sparks, NV 89431
775-358-7484
Email: tom@Inspired-amateur.com
Web: inspired-amateur.com
JAGUAR RECORDING STUDIO
Las Vegas, NV
702-808-4400
Email: [email protected]
Web: thaddeuscorea.com
Contact: Thaddeus Corea
Format: Logic Pro
Basic Rate: Call for rates.
STUDIO DMI
6839 Ponderosa Way Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-860-6180
Contact: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Web: studiodmi.com
TONE FACTORY, THE
5329 S. Cameron
Las Vegas, NV 89120
702-301-6964
Email: info@thetonefactory.com
Web: thetonefactory.com, vinniecastaldo.com
Contact: Vinnie Castaldo
TRIMORDIAL STUDIO LAS VEGAS
Audio Graphics Web
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Email: [email protected]
Web: trimordial.com
Contact: Roy Rendahl
Format: Digital Pro Tools, Ozone Mastering
Gear: MacBook Pro, JBL, Shure, Røde, AKG, Yamaha
Services: Studio recording, song mastering, and
music creation & production.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89154
702-895-3332
Web: unlv.edu/music/beam/studio
Contact: Music Department, Recording Studio
NEW HAMPSHIRE
CEDARHOUSE SOUND & MASTERING
P.O. Box 333
North Sutton, NH 03260-0333
603-927-6363
Email: [email protected]
Web: cedarhousesound.com
Contact: Gerry Putnam
Format: Pro Tools Ultimate, Pyramix, SADiE and 2”
analog
Basic Rate: please call or email for info
MOJO MUSIC STUDIO
P.O. Box 536
Franconia, NH
603-348-5249
Email: [email protected]
Web: mojorecordingstudio.com
Contact: Tony or Joe
Format: Pro Tools 10
Basic Rate: call for rates
NEW JERSEY
GDPONDERROSA STUDIOS
144 Warbasse Junction Rd.
Lafayette, NJ 07848
973-879-3199
Email: [email protected]
Web: ponderrosastudios.com,
facebook.com/PonderRosaStudios
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call or email for info
KALEIDOSCOPE SOUND
514 Monastery Pl
Union City, NJ 07087
201-223-2868
Email: [email protected]
Web: kaleidoscopesound.com
LAKEHOUSE RECORDING STUDIOS
619 Lake Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ. 07712
732-455-5669
Email: [email protected]
Web: lakehouserecordingstudios.com
SOUND ON SOUND STUDIOS
1 Greenwood Avenue
Suite 210
Montclair, NJ 07042
212-944-5770
Email: [email protected]
Web: soundonsoundstudios.com
STUDIO TO STAGE PRODUCTIONS
170 U.S. 9
Englishtown, NJ 07726
732-617-6530
Email: [email protected]
Web: studiotostageproductions.com/recording-studio
WATER MUSIC RECORDERS
2000 West Street
Union City, NJ 07087
201-420-7848
Email: rob@watermusic.net
Web: watermusic.net
NEW MEXICO
JOHN WAGNER RECORDING STUDIOS, INC.
8601 Lomas N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-296-2766, 505-296-2919
Email: [email protected]
Web: johnwagnerstudios.com
SANTA FE STUDIOS
1 Santa Fe Studios Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
505-954-2400
Email: [email protected]
Web: santafestudios.com
STEPBRIDGE STUDIOS
528 Jose St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-7051
Email: [email protected]
Web: stepbridge.com
Contact: Edgard Rivera
Format: Pro Tools HD, Music production, audio
services for film and authors.
Basic Rate: please call for info
NEW YORK
825 RECORDS, INC.
(STUDIO & PRODUCTION COMPANY)
8225 5
th
Avenue
Suite 335
Brooklyn, NY 11209
347-240-5417
Email: [email protected]
Web: 825records.com
Contact: Matty Amendola
Format: Semi-private project studio
Services: Mixing & full service production
BATTERY STUDIOS
321 W 44
th
Street
Suite 1001
New York, NY 10036
212-833-7373
Email: donna.kloepfer@batterystudios.com
Web: batterystudios.com
BEHIND THE CURTAINS MEDIA
234 6th St. Ste. #5
Brooklyn, NY 11215
347-699-4429
Contact: Michael Abiuso
Email: [email protected]
Web: mikeabiuso.com, behindthecurtainsmedia.com
Basic Rate: Call or email for rate
THE BREWERY RECORDING STUDIO
910 Grand St.
Brooklyn, NY
844-717-2739
Email: [email protected]
Web: breweryrecording.com
Contact: Nick D’Alessandro
Basic Rate: $95/hr
THE BUNKER STUDIO
Brooklyn, NY
929-234-8534
Email: [email protected]
Web: thebunkerstudio.com
CORNER STORE STUDIO
32 E. 23
rd
Street
New York, NY
201-693-3413
Contact: Abe Silver
Email:[email protected]
Website:cornerstorenyc.com
Format: Sony MXP 3036 Console, Apollo X 16 A/D
Converters, Analog Outboard Gear
Services: Recording, Mixing, Podcasts, Voice Over,
Production, Audio Post
Basic Rate: Contact Us
CUTTING ROOM RECORDING STUDIOS, THE
14 E. 4th St., Ste. 602
New York, NY 10012
212-260-0905
Email: [email protected]
Web: thecuttingroom.com
Format: Pro Tools HDX system and SSL Duality
Console
Basic Rate: call for rates
DOWNTOWN MUSIC STUDIOS
Soho neighborhood
212-461-1889
Email: [email protected]
Web: downtownmusicstudios.com
DUBWAY STUDIOS
14 East 4th St. Suite 602
New York, NY 10012
212-352-3070
Email: info@dubway.com
Web dubwaymusic.com
Contact: Al Houghton
Format: Pro Tools, full-service, music, live band
tracking, mixing.
Basic Rate: please call for info
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EAST SIDE SOUND
150 Forsyth St.
New York, NY 10002
phone 636 476 5004
Contact: Marc Urselli
Email: [email protected]
Web: eastsidesound.nyc
ELECTRIC KINGDOM STUDIOS
6 Richard Terrace
Hartsdale, NY 10530
800-933-1305
Email: [email protected]
Web: electrickingdom.com
ELECTRIC LADY
52 W. 8th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-677-4700
Email: [email protected]om
Web: electricladystudios.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call
ENGINE ROOM AUDIO
42 Broadway, 22nd Fl.
New York, NY 10004
212-625-3467
Email: [email protected]
Web: engineroomaudio.com
Format: Tracking, Mixing, Mastering and Manufacturing
Basic Rate: Contact us for details
EUSONIA STUDIOS
1133 Broadway, Suite 919
New York, NY 10010
212-260-7295
Web: eusoniastudios.com
Contact: Steve Dalmer
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call for info
FLUX STUDIOS
154 E. 2nd St., Ste. #4A
New York, NY 10009
917-512-3489
Email: info@fluxstudios.net
Web: fluxstudios.net
Format: Vintage Heart, Modern Mind
Basic Rate: Call for rates
FUNKADELIC STUIOS
209 West 40
th
St.
5
th
Foor
New York, NY 10018
212-696-2513
Email: [email protected]
Web: funkadelicsudios.com
GERMANO STUDIOS
676 Broadway, 3rd Fl.
New York, NY 10012
917-685-`395
Email: [email protected]
Web: germanostudios.com
Contact: Troy Germano
Format: SSL Duality SE 48 input analog with Total
Recall
Basic Rate: please call for info
GRAND STREET RECORDING
455 Grand St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-360-9355
Contact: Ken Rich, Jake Lummus
Email: [email protected]
Web: grandstreetrecording.com
THE ICE PLANT
Long Island City, NY
Email: [email protected]
Web: theiceplant.com
Contact: Wayne Silver
Basic Rate: email for rates
Services: API Console, lots of analog outboard,
Studer, Pro Tools HDX, live room, iso room, lounge
with full kitchen and daylight, and a lot of musical
instruments.
INVITE ONLY STUDIO
207 West 25
th
St
New York, NY 10001
917-327-3710
Email: info@Inviteonly.studio
Web: inviteonly.studio
Services: Slate Media technology Raven Z3C, SSL
Duality 48 channel, Delta, ProTools, Logic Pro, FL
Studio 12, Ableton 10, Ableton 9
LOUNGE STUDIOS
315 W 39th St.
New York, NY
212-268-8522
Contact: Walter Randall
Email: [email protected]
Web: loungestudiosnyc.com
MARS MAGIC SHOP, THE
68 Jay St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
212-226-7035
Email: mars@magicshopny.com
Web: magicshopny.com
Format: Analog and Digital
Basic Rate: Call for information
METROSONIC RECORDING
143 Roebling St., 3rd Fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-782-1872
Email: [email protected]
Web: metrosonic.net
Format: all analog and digital formats
Basic Rate: Call for information
MISSION SOUND
16 Powers St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
917-566-9701
Email: [email protected]
Web: missionsoundrecording.com
MONO LISA STUDIOS
43-01 21st St., Ste. 212B
Long Island City, NY 11101
212-920-0192
Email: [email protected]
Web: monolisanyc.com
Format: ProTools HD10
Basic Rate: Available upon request
NEW WARSAW STUDIO
Brooklyn, NY
718-662-8928
Email: [email protected]
Web: newwarsawstudio.com
PENTHOUSE STUDIOS
723 7th Ave, PH
New York, NY 10019
212-869-0320
Web: penthousestudiosnyc.com/contact
Email: [email protected]
POWDERHOUSE STUDIOS
33 S. Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
914-310-1499
Email: [email protected]
Web: powerhousestudios.co
PYRAMID RECORDING
12 E. 32nd St., 3rd Fl
New York, NY 10016
212-686-8687
Contact: Todd Hemleb, Founder
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/pyramidrecordingnyc
QUAD STUDIOS
723 7th Ave., 10th Fl.
New York, NY 10019
212-730-1035
Email: [email protected]
Web: Quadnyc.com
Format: Analog /digital
Basic Rate: Call for info
ROUND HILL MUSIC
650 Fifth Ave., Suite 1420
New York, NY 10019
212-380-0080
Email: [email protected]
Web: roundhillmusic.com
Format: Digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call
SABELLA STUDIOS
49 Oakdale Road
Roslyn Heights, NY 11557
516-484-0862
Email: [email protected]
Web: sabellastudios.com
Basic Rate: $75 per hr/min 2 hrs, $350 Half Day, $650
Full Day
SEAR SOUND
353 W. 48th St., 6th Fl.
New York, NY 10036
212-582-5380
Email: [email protected]
Web: searsound.com
Contact: Roberta Findlay, Studio Manager
Format: Analog and Digital, Studio ‘A’, Recording/mix
Neve 8038, Studio ‘C’, Large Recording/mix, Studio ‘D’,
pre/post room/vacuum tube console & Moog
Basic Rate: call for rates
SKILLMAN MUSIC
65 Skillman Ave
Wiliamsburg, NYC 11211
917-818-0679
Email: [email protected]
Web: skillmanmusic.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
STRANGE WEATHER
New York, NY
347-422-6419
Email: booking@strangeweatherbrooklyn.com
Web: strangeweatherbrooklyn.com
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call for info
STRANGE WEATHER RECORDING STUDIO
Brooklyn, NY
917-426-4028
Email: [email protected]
Web: strangeweatherbrooklyn.com
STUDIO G BROOKLYN
44 Dobbin St.
New York, NY 11222
347-281-1226
Contact: Tony Maimone
Email: [email protected]
Web: studiogbrooklyn.com/studio
THRESHOLD RECORDING STUDIOS
440 W. 41st St.
New York, NY 10036
212-244-1871
Email: thresholdstudiosn[email protected]
Web: thresholdstudios.com
Contact: James Walsh
Format: Analog/Digital
Services: Music Producers, Artist Development,
Recording Studios
Basic Rate: call for rates
VALHALLA STUDIOS NEW YORK
89 Letchworth Street
Auburn, NY 13021
315-255-0370
Email: contact@valhallastudiosny.com
Web: valhallastudiosny.com
VINEGAR HILL SOUND
46 Bridge St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
917-688-4208
Web: vinegarhillsound.com
Email: [email protected]
Basic Rate: $1500/day, $750/1/2 day
WATCHMEN STUDIOS
5996 Snyder Dr.
Lockport, NY 14094
716-439-6146
Email: [email protected]
Web: watchmenstudios.com, facebook.com/
watchmenstudios
Format: Pro Tools L.E.
Basic Rate: $35/hr, $280/8hr
NORTH CAROLINA
CATALYST RECORDING
Charlotte, NC
704-526-8400
Email: [email protected]
Web: catalystrecording.com
Contact: Rob Tavaglione
Format: digital and 16 track analog
Basic Rate: Tracking, Mac’ing & mixing at $40/hr,
mastering at $25/song (6 or more)
DEEP RIVER SOUND STUDIO
6173 Deep River Rd.
Sanford, NC 27330
919-718-0076
Email: [email protected]
Web: deepriverstudios.com
DWARF STAR STUDIOS
No Greensboro St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
919-928-6961
Email: [email protected]om
Web: dwarfstarstudios.com
EARTHTONE RECORDING
8-d Wendy Ct.
Greensboro, NC 27409
336-210-7107
Email: [email protected]
Web: earthtonesrecording.com
Contact: Benjy Johnson
Basic Rate: $50hr, two-hour minimum, $325 per day
ECHO MOUNTAIN RECORDING
14 N. French Broad Ave.
Ashville, NC 28801
828-232-4314
Email: [email protected]
Web: echomountain.net
Format: Digital/Analog
Basic Rate: please call for more info
GAT3 PRODUCTIONS
655 Presley Rd., Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-525-5552
Email: [email protected]
Web: gat3.com
Contact: Susan Tabor
MANIFOLD RECORDING
P.O. Box 1239
Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-444-2350
Email: [email protected]
Web: manifoldrecording.com
Format: Analog and digital Synthesizers
RADHAUS STUDIOS
12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 10
Asheville, NC 28815
828-484-4408
Email: [email protected]
Web: rad.haus
Contact: Rebekkah Hilgraves
Format: MOBILE VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING --
Video: record up to 9 cameras at up to 4K resolution;
stream up to 8 cameras; Audio: digital and analog,
flexible formats. Also building a 4,600 square foot
studio complex.
Basic Rate: varies based on requirements.
RUBBER ROOM STUDIO
508 Estes Dr Ext
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
919-929-7209
Email: [email protected]
Web: rubberroomstudio.com
SALOON STUDIOS LIVE
313 Old West Road
West Jeerson, NC 28964
Contact: Laura Jones
336-877-2374
Email: [email protected]
Web: saloonstudioslive.com/recording-studio
SON SET BEACH PRODUCTIONS
Concord, NC 28027
505-228-8131
Email: [email protected]t
Web: sonsetbeach.com
Contact: Bob Reynolds
Format: analog and digital
Basic Rate: Call for rates
SOUND TEMPLE RECORDING
Asheville, NC
828-633-2149
Email: [email protected]om
Web: soundtemplestudios.com
Format: Pro Tools 12.5
TEQUILA SUNRISE MUSIC
112 Ann St.
Gaston, NC 27832
800-537-1417, 252-537-0317
Email: tequilasunrisemusic@yahoo.com
Web: tequilasunrisemusic.com
Contact: Kenny Barker
Format: digital
Basic Rate: $45/hr. 2 hr. min.
STUDIO WARMWOOD
Asheville, NC
860-230-1176
Contact: Dave Kaminsky
Email: studiowarm[email protected]
Web: studiowormwood.com
NORTH DAKOTA
WHISKYSAM RECORDING STUDIO
3314 Royal Cir.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
701-741-4667
Email: [email protected]
Web: whiskysam.com
Format: Pro Tools HD 10
Basic Rate: call for rates
OHIO
BAD RACKET RECORDING STUDIOS
2220 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH
216-309-2882
Email: play@badracket.com
Web: badracket.com
LAVA ROOM RECORDING
6001 West Creek Road
Independence, OH. 44131
216-334-1172
Email: info@lavaroomrecording.com
Web: lavaroomrecording.com
REFRAZE RECORDING STUDIOS
2727 Gaylord Ave.
Dayton, OH 45419
937-298-2727
Email: [email protected]
Web: refraze.com
Contact: Ron Pease
Format: Digidesign Pro Tools|HD 2 Accel
Basic Rate: $600/day incl. engineer, $65/hr
STAR SOUND STUDIOS
10200 Royalton Road
Ste. 3
North Royalton, OH
216-374-8458
Email: [email protected]
Web: starsoundstudios.com
SUPERIOR SOUND CLEVELAND
2230 Superior Ave E Floor1
Cleveland, OH.
2160577-4223
Web: superiorsoundcle.com
OKLAHOMA
BENSON SOUND, INC.
5717 S.E. 74th St., Ste. F
Oklahoma City, OK 73135
405-610-7455
Email: [email protected]
Web: bensonsound.com
Format: digital
Basic Rate: please call for info
CASTLE ROW STUDIOS
2908 Epperly Dr.
Del City, OK 73115
405-265-6793
Email: [email protected]
Web: castlerowstudios.com
Basic Rate: Call or email for rates
CORNERSTONE RECORDING CO.
1315 Locust Ln.
Edmond, OK 73013
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Email: [email protected]
Web: cornerstonerecording.com
Contact: Ken Sarkey
Format: Digital and Analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
STUDIO SEVEN / LUNACY RECORDS
417 N. Virginia Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
405-236-0643
Email: [email protected]
Web: lunacyrecords.com
Contact: Dave Copenhaver
Format: 2-inch 24-Track, Pro Tools & other digital
formats, large playing room, tracking, mixing &
mastering
Basic Rate: call for rates
OREGON
BIG RED STUDIO
P.O.Box 66
Corbett, OR 97019
503-695-3420
Email: [email protected]
Web: bigredstudio.com
Contact: Billy Oskay
Format: 2-inch analog, vintage Trident Console, Pro
Tools HD2
Basic Rate: Please call for rates
FALCON RECORDING STUDIOS
15A S.E. 15th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
503-236-3856
Email: [email protected]t
Web: falconrecordingstudios.com
Contact: Dennis Carter
Format: digital Pro Tools
Basic Rate: please call for info
JACKPOT! RECORDING STUDIO
2420 S.E. 50th
Portland, OR 97206
503-239-5389
Email: [email protected]
Web: jackpotrecording.com
Contact: Larry Crane
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: $50/hr
OPAL STUDIO
6219 S.E. Powell Blvd.
Portland, OR 97206
503-774-4310
Email: [email protected]
Web: opal-studio.com
Contact: Kevin Hahn
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: $50/hr.
SPROUT CITY STUDIOS
Eugene, OR 97402
541-687-0947
Email: [email protected]
Web: sproutcity.com
Format: digital
Basic Rate: please call for info
PENNSYLVANIA
APOCALYPSE THE APOCALYPSE
303 W. Market St.
Clearfield, PA 16830
225-266-1973
Email: fred@fredweaver.com
Web: apocalypsetheapocalypse.com
Contact: Fred Weaver
Basic Rate: $40 hr/$400 Day
CAMBRIDGE SOUND STUDIOS
2003 West Moyamensing Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19145
215-465-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web: cambridgesoundstudios.com
FORGE RECORDING
100 Mill Rd.
Oreland, PA 19075
215-885-7000
Email: [email protected]
Web: forgerecording.com
Format: ProTools HD3 Accell, MacPro 2.8 quadcore,
API 1608
Basic Rate: $95/hr, $400/1/2 day, $800/day
GREEN VALLEY RECORDING
590 S. Frymire
Hughesville, PA 17737
570-584-2653
Email: [email protected]
Web: greenvalleyrecording.com
Contact: Richard or Alison Rupert
Format: Multitrack Digital, Analog (2 track only)
Basic Rate: $30/hr
MINER STREET BOOKING
128 Krams Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19127
Contact: Brian McTear
Email: [email protected]
Web: minerstreet.com
REPERCUSSION STUDIOS
2424 Coral St.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
257-307-6648
Contact: Andrew Ha, Founder
Email: [email protected]
Web: repercussionstudios.com
Basic Rate: $40/$70/hr
RIGHT COAST RECORDING
Columbia, PA
717-681-9801
Email: [email protected]
Web: rightcoastrecording.com
Format: 2-inch 16 + 24 track analog, 48 track 192k
digital performer,
automated Neotek elite console
Basic Rate: call for rates
SINE STUDIOS
127 S. 22nd St., 2nd Fl.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
484-883-4343
Email: [email protected]
Web: sinestudios.com
Basic Rate: $100 min. (2 hr blocks
SPICE HOUSE SOUND
1514 E. Wilt St.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
203-644-2129
Email: [email protected]
Web: spicehousesound.com
Basic Rate: $80/hr/$320/half day/$600 daily
SURREAL SOUND STUDIOS
2046 Caster Ave., 2nd Fl.
Philadelphia, PA 19134
215-288-8863
Web: surrealsoundstudios.com
Format: Digital and Analog
THIRD STORY
5120 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-747-1200
Email: [email protected]
Web: thirdstoryrecording.com
Format: Pro Tools, Digital/Analog
Basic Rate: please call for rate
THE VAULT RECORDING
6500 Grand Ave.
Pittsburg, PA 15225
412-420-9239
Contact: Bob McCutcheon, Owner
Email: [email protected]
Web: thevaultrecording.com
Format: SSL AWS 948, ProTools II HD Native
RHODE ISLAND
STATIC PRODUCTIONS
North Kingstown, RI
401-267-8236
Email: [email protected]
Web: staticproductions.com
Contact: Peter LaGrasse
Basic Rate: see website
SOUTH CAROLINA
CHARLESTON SOUND
2612 Larch Land, Ste. 107
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
843-216-5556
Email: Info@charlestonsound
Web: charlestonsound.com
THE JAM ROOM
201 S. Prospect St.
Columbia, SC 29205
803-787-6908
Email: [email protected]
Web: jamroomstudio.com
Contact: Jay Matheson
Format: Pro Tools HDX
Basic Rate: please call for rates
MISSION CONTROL STUDIOS
14363 Ocean Drive, Unit 13
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
509-220-1216
Email: [email protected]
Web: mission-control-studios.com
Contact: Karl Bingle
Format: Analog, digital and hybrid recording, mixing,
mastering and music production.
Basic Rate: $60/75/hr, block and corp to corp rates
available. All major credit cards accepted.
STRAWBERRY SKYS RECORDING STUDIOS
1706 Platt Springs Rd.
West Columbia, SC 29169
803-794-9300
Email: info@strawberryskys.com
Web: strawberryskys.com
Contact: Gary Bolton
Format: Radar24 and Pro Tools
Basic Rate: call for pricing
TRUPHONIC RECORDING
816B St. Andrews Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29407
843-619-7700
Contact: Elliott Elsey
Email: [email protected]
Web: truphonic.com
SOUTH DAKOTA
ALL POETIC AUDIO
Scotland, SD
605-660-6741
Email: [email protected]
Web: allpoeticaudio.com
THE RIVERSIDE STUDIOS
605-215-6594
Email: [email protected]
Web: riverside.studio
TENNESSEE
4U RECORDING
400 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
901-779-2044
Email: [email protected]
Web: 4urecording.com
Additional location:
1376 Chattahoochee Ave. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
470-541-2445
ADDICTION SOUND STUDIOS
506 E. Iris Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
615-953-6243
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Jonathan Cain or David Kalmusky
Format: Pro Tools HDX2 System
Web: addictionsound.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
ARDENT STUDIOS
2000 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
901-725-0855
Email: [email protected]
Web: ardentstudios.com
Format: Pro Tools 9.0.1 and analog 24, 16, 8 and 2 trk
1/2-inch and 1/4-inch
Basic Rate: please call for info
BOB BULLOCK
Cool Springs Mix
Franklin, TN
615-972-8280
Email: [email protected]
Web: bobbullock.net
Format: Mixing services, specializing in country, Pop
and Rock, Nuendo and pro Tools. See website
Basic Rate: Contact for Rates
BLACKBIRD STUDIO
2806 Azalea Pl.
Nashville, TN 37204
615-467-4487, 615-487-2509
Email: [email protected]
Web: blackbirdstudio.com
Contact: John McBride, Studio Owner;
Rol Zwiep, Studio Mgr.
Format: Digital/analog
Basic Rate: please call
CASTLE RECORDING STUDIOS
1393 Old Hillsboro Rd.
Franklin, TN 37069
615-791-0810
Email: [email protected]
Web: castlerecordingstudios.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call
CAVE STUDIOS, THE
5853 Davis Hollow Rd.
Franklin, TN 37064
615-790-7578
Email: [email protected]
Web: thecavestudios.net
Contact: Andrew Hooker
Format: Pro Tools HD3
Basic Rate: call for rates
DARK HORSE RECORDING
2465 Old Charlotte Pike
Franklin, TN 37064
615-791-5030
Email: [email protected]
Web: darkhorserecording.com
Clients: Taylor Swift, Halestorm, Keith Urban, Hunter
Hayes
EAST IRIS STUDIO
518 E. Iris Dr.
Nashville, TN 37204
615-777-9090
Email: [email protected]
Web: eastirisstudios.com
EASTSIDE MANOR
615-512-4059
Nashville, TN
Contact: Aaron Dethrage, Studio Mgr.
Email: [email protected]
Web: eastsidemanor.com
Format: Neve VR48 Legend
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SKYWALKER SOUND
Leslie Ann Jones
(engineer, mixer, producer)
Northern California and the world
415-662-1000, 415-407-1477
Email: [email protected]
Web: skywalkersound.com
Styles: Acoustic: classical, folk, jazz, blues.
Notable Projects: 4 Grammy Awards
including 2 for Best Engineered Album-
Classical, Rosemary Clooney, Kronos Quartet,
Chanticleer, Cris Williamson, Mason Bates, C.F.
Kip Winger
KEVIN R. SMITH
(producer, engineer, writer)
Chicago
919-274-2486
Email: [email protected]
Styles: Singer-Songwriter, Indie, Pop, Jazz
DAVID SNOW
Little Hipster Music
Van Nuys, CA
818-570-3499
Email: [email protected]
Web: HipKatmusic.com
Styles: All styles. Truly versatile, multi-
instrumentalist.
Notable Projects: Faith Hill, Arista, EMI, Sony,
BMG, singer-songwriters/indie artists
JOE SOLO MUSIC+ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Joe Solo - Record Producer+CEO
818-267-7656
Email: [email protected]
Web: joesolo.com
Styles: Pop, EDM, Hip-Hop, Rock, Cinematic/
Score, Hybrids, New Style Invention &
Signature Sound Development.
Client Roster includes: Michael Jackson,
Macy Gray, Fergie, Sony, Universal, Atlantic,
Apple, many others.
STUDIOPROS
Studio City, CA
310-928-7776
Web: studiopros.com
Contact: Katy O’Toole
Services: Music Production
STARK RAVING RECORDS
P.O. Box 1451
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
805-701-4890
Email: je[email protected]
Contact: Michael Clark,
323-485-4722
Styles: R&B, jazz, pop, latin, rock
*Unsolicited material accepted
SHELDON STEIGER
180 Scarborough Rd.
Briarcli Manor, NY 10501
203-456-4979
Email: [email protected]
Web: majorwho.com
Styles: indie, rock, pop, contemp. classical
Notable Projects: Joe Jackson, David Sanborn,
Diane Birch, Care Bears On Fire, Paula Valstein,
Eric Hutchinson, Kathleen Supove
DEVON STEELMAN
818-465-3357
Email: [email protected]
Web: steelmanstudios.net
Clients: steelmanstudios.net/clients
STUDIO 5109
1110 N. Western Ave., Rm. 206
Hollywood, CA 90029
323-462-1250
Contact: Mike Wolf
Styles: hip-hop, R&B, rock, pop, all
STUDIO DMI
6839 Ponderosa Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
702-860-6180
Email: [email protected]
Web: studiodmi.com
Contact: Ronnie Lee (CEO), Jacob Mork
(Service Coordinator)
RIKKI SWIN
ECLECTIC LADY LAND RECORDING
Producer
Email: [email protected]
Web: eclecticladylandrecording.com, grikki.com
Notable Projects: “Blind Leading Blind,” “Earth
Ship,” “You,” “The Air You Breathe”
KEITH SYKES
Ardent Producer Management
2000 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
901-725-0855
Email:[email protected]
Web:ardentstudios.com
Contact:Jody Stephens
Styles:All styles
RANDALL MICHAEL TOBIN
Theta Sound Studio
2219 W. Olive Ave., Ste. 226
Burbank, CA 91506
818-955-5888
Web: thetasound.com
Styles: solo and group vocals, pop, rock, R&B,
jazz, alternative and country
Notable Projects: “The Heart & Soul of Mel
Carter” - Mel Carter; “A Magical Time of Year” -
Bettie Ross; “Across the Waters” - Isla St. Clair,
Cabar Feidh Pipe Band; “BARK! - the musical;”
“My Favorite Gentlemen” - Susan Kohler;
“Rain on the Roof” - Margaret MacDonald,
“Vocalessence” by Amy, “At the Corner of God
and Broadway” - Katheryne Levin; “The Snow
Queen - ballet redefined” - RM Tobin
TOM TOMMANASIN
Monterey Park , CA
626-633-2736, 323-721-0511
Email: tommana[email protected]
DAVE TOUGH
615-554-6693
Email: [email protected]
Web: davetough.com
Styles: country, pop
Notable Projects: Come & Go, Cindy Alter,
Matt Heinecke, Craig Winquist
ALEXANDER TRACK
(producer, engineer)
Track Entertainment Studios
Sherman Oaks, CA
818-259-7244
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/ trackentertainmentstudios
Contact: Alexander Track
Styles: all, Pro Tools recording, mixing,
mastering, music videos, post production
sound, scoring for film/ television/radio.
Grammy-winning producer-engineer
*Please see web for more info
TRIPOPS MUSIC PRODUCTION
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-985-2278
Email: [email protected]
Web: tripops.com
Contact: Alex Oliver, Roy Rendahl Styles: indie,
singer-songwriter, folk, pop rock, rock, vocal,
and instrumental music
TTAM TROLL
55 Pebble Beach Ln.
Pottstown, PA 19464-7200
Email: [email protected]
Web: floatingfish.com
Styles: electronic
Notable Projects: Any Questions?, Punch
Drunk, Obomatic, Imbued Vagary
CHRISTOPHER TROY
TRAHAN MUSIC
P.O. Box 451762
Los Angeles, CA 90045
818-694-9057 Fax 818-782-1499
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/christophertroy.producer
Styles: Pop, Dance, Trap, R&B, Blues, Rock,
Jazz & Zydeco
Notable Projects: Gold and Platinum credits:
K-Ci & JoJo, Teena Marie, Charlie Wilson,
Troop, Kevon, Nona Gaye, Alexander Oneal
& Cherelle, Rhonda Clark, Karyn White, Zac
Harmon (blues), Freddie Jackson, Three Style,
Munyungo Jackson, Karen Briggs, Jazz In
Pink (smooth jazz), BLU (R&B/Hip-Hop), Gail
Jhonson (Jazz), Salena, Techeeta Lopez (Latin),
Black Uhuru (Grammy Nomination), Whispers,
Ojays, Comedian Kevin Hart/Blockwood,
Ronnie & Debra Laws, Gap Band, Parliament
Funkadelic Alumni.
Seeks: Singer-Songwriter and Self Contained
Bands: Lawrence, Snarky Puppy, Mint
Condition, Earth, Wind & Fire to Maroon 5.
Complete Studio Tracking and Mixing
Facility, Analog Tape Restoration: STUDER
2” 24 track, STUDER 1/2” Master recorder,
ProTools, Yamaha Grand, Hammond & Leslie,
Moogs, ARP, Wurlitzer 200, Clavinets, AKG,
Neuman, Sure, ElectoVoice, Audio-Technica.
TONY VISCONTI
Grammy Winner
Joe D’Ambrosio Management, Inc.
875 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 403
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
914-777-7677
Web: jdmanagement.com/tonyvisconti
Styles: rock, pop
Notable Projects: David Bowie, Morrissey,
Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight, Dashboard
Confessional, Fall Out Boy, Angelique Kidjo,
Alejandro Escovedo, T. Rex, the Moody Blues,
Thin Lizzy, Strawbs, Gentle Giant, Sparks
DUSTY WAKEMAN
Mojave Audio
1118 Chestnut St.
Burbank, CA 91506
818-847-0222
Email: [email protected]
Web: mojaveaudio.com, mojaveaudio.com/
about-us/dustys-corner
Styles: americana, rock, country, world, jazz
Notable Projects: Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda
Williams, Jim Lauderdale, Anne McCue, Buck
Owens
JAMES WALSH
Threshold Recording Studios NYC
517 West 45
th
Street
New York, NY 10036
212-244-1871
Email: [email protected]
Web: majorwho.com
Styles: rock, singer-songwriter, blues,
Broadway, Musical Theatre
Notable Projects: Paul Simon, Ricky Martin,
Todd Alsup, Paula Valstein, Wes Hutchinson,
Shayna Zaid, Alec Gross
CHRIS WASH
(producer, composer, head engineer)
Sofa Songs
Glendora, CA 91741
626-914-2245
Email:[email protected],
[email protected]
Web:sofasongs.com
Styles:rock, pop, blues, country, bluegrass,
contemporary christian and others
Notable Associates:James Guthrie, Barry
Rudolph, Daniel Moore, Al Blasek and Chuck
Plotkin, Asylum Records, Warner Bros.
Publishing, Bass Player Rick, Pages
TOM WEIR
4412 Whitsett Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
818-505-9368
Email: [email protected]
Web: studiocitysound.com
Notable Projects: Rod Stewart, Scott Weiland,
Heather Youmans, Josh Freese, Phantom
Planet, Michael Damian, Eric Clapton, PBS
World Cafe, Nightmare & the Cat, Juke, Kartel,
Shaggy, Light: Celebrate Hanukkah Live In
Concert, Brian O’Neal, Warren G, Biy Clyro,
Vertical Horizon, Weezer, Tom Morello, Runner
Runner, Chris Cornell, No Doubt, Neil Peart,
Chuck Negron
VOX FOX PRODUCTIONS STUDIOS
Becky Willard
801-874-5112
Email: [email protected]
Web: voxfoxproductions.com
Contact: Becky Willard
Styles: covers, pop, rock, indie, singer-
songwriter, folk, rap, vocal
Notable Projects: Madilyn Paige, Timyra-Joi,
Maddie Wilson, Shadow Mountain Records,
BYU A Cappella Club, Colby Ferrin, Monica
Moore Smith
MICHAEL WOODRUM
818-848-3393
Email: [email protected]
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Email: [email protected]
Web: therecordco.org/rehearse
MICHIGAN
DETROIT SCH. OF ROCK & POP MUSIC
1109 S. Washington St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
888-988-ROCK (7625)
Email: [email protected]
Web: detroitschoolofrockandpop.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
GROVE STUDIOS
884 Railroad St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-985-0838
Email:[email protected]
Web:grovestudios.space
Contact:website for booking
Basic Rate:startingat $15 an hour or resident
options starting at $149/month
Special Services:Free live recording for your
rehearsal sessions via OpenLIVE
MUSIC FACTORY
24536 Gibson
Warren, MI 48089
586-619-5100, 586-246-3742
Web: detroitrehearsalspace.com
Basic Rate: Room rates start at $125 per month
NCM STUDIO GROUP
23207 Lahser Rd.
Southfield, MI 48033
313-332-8286
Email:[email protected]
Web:ncmstudiogroup.com
Contact:Larry Ramirez, DerekO’Brien
Basic Rate:call for rates
Services:Full recording, mixing and mastering
studio, 2 fully equipped “plug-n-play” production
rooms,fully equipped rehearsal room studio with
multi-tracking capabilities.
MINNESOTA
HUMANS WIN
10 S. 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-968-9484
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/HumansWin
Contact: Lance Conrad
Basic Rate: please call for info
TAYLOR SOUND
8000 Powell Rd., Ste. 100
Saint Louis Park, MN 55343
612-315-9143
Email: [email protected]
Web: taylor-sound.com
MISSISSIPPI
STUDIO SEVEN
Flowood, MS
Email: [email protected]
Web: studioseven.org
MISSOURI
SKY RECORDING
9 W 19 St
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-283-8795 Fax 816-471-1030
Email: [email protected]
Web: skykc.com
SOUNDSTRUCTURE STUDIOS
Kansas City, MO
818-988-3928
Email: [email protected]
Web: soundstructure.com
Basic Rate: please call for further information
UTOPIA STUDIOS
3957 Park Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-773-3660
Email: [email protected]
Web: utopiastl.com
Basic rate: $30/hr
NEVADA
MDV ENTERTAINMENT
4131 W. Oquendo Rd., Ste. 2
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-736-4635
Email: [email protected]
Web: mdventertainment.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
RED ROCK PRODUCTIONS LV
Las Vegas, NV 89135
702-227-1777
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/RedRockProductionsLV
Basic Rate: please call for info
S.I.R. LAS VEGAS
4545 Cameron Street, Building A
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-382-9147
Email: [email protected]
Web: sir-usa.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
STEVE BEYER PRODUCTIONS
133 N. Gibson Rd.
Henderson, NV 9014
702-568-9000
Email: [email protected]
Web: sbeyer.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
TK REHEARSAL / Las Vegas
702-303-4094
Email: [email protected]
Web:TKrehearsal.com
Contact: Kenny
Basic Rate: $250-$750/month
NEW HAMPSHIRE
MUSIC MILL REHEARSAL
Jct I-495 and US Route 3
Chelmsford, MA
978-251-7900
Web: musicmillrehearsal.com
Services: Supplying rehearsal studios space and
practice rooms serving Massachusetts and New
Hampshire.
Call for nearest location
NEW JERSEY
REDBANK REHEARSAL (call)
60 English Plaza
Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-530-8794
Email: [email protected]
Web: redbankrehearsal.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
Additional location:
59 Newman Springs Rd.
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Email: [email protected]
NEW YORK
BAND SPACES NYC
342 Maujer St.
Brooklyn, NY
917-686-9747
Email: [email protected]
Web: bandspacesnyc.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
Additional location:
353 Ten Eyck St. (at Morgan)
Brooklyn, NY
917-686-9747
261 Douglas St.
Brooklyn, NY
347-628-9613
71 Schenectady
Brooklyn, NY
412-532-6283
CARROLL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
RENTALS, LLC
625 W. 55th St., 6th Fl.
New York, NY 10019
212-868-4120
Email: [email protected]
Web: boulevardcarroll.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
Additional location:
1275 Valley Brook Ave.
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
201-262-7740
EMPIRE REHEARSAL STUDIOS
47-32 32nd Place
Long Island City, New York 11101
718-706-6669
Email: [email protected]
Web: empire-rehearsal-studios.com
Additional location:
2 Prince St.
Brooklyn, New York 11201
FUNKADELIC STUDIOS INC.
209 W. 40th St., 5th Fl.
New York, NY 10018
212-696-2513
Email: [email protected]
Web: funkadelicstudios.com
Basic Rate: call or see website
MICHIKO REHEARSAL
STUDIOS
Roberto’s Winds
149 W. 46th St., 3rd Fl.
New York, NY 10036
212-302-4011
Email: [email protected]
Web: michikostudios.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
THE MUSIC BUILDING
584 8th Ave.
New York, NY 10018
646-205-3299
Web:musicbuilding.com
Basic Rate:Monthly
Services: Monthly music rehearsal studios inNew
York City’s most historic music facility.Alumni
include the likes of Madonna, Billy Idol and The
Strokes.
MUSIC MAKERS NY
260 W 36th Street
Basement
New York, NY 10011
212-967-6124
Email: [email protected]
Web: musicmakersny.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
PIRATE STUDOS
156 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
844-274-7283
Web: Pirate.com
110 Scott Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Box Factory
1519 Decatur St.
Ridgewood, Queens, NY 11385
Other Locations:
United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland
RIVINGTON MUSIC REHEARSAL
STUDIOS
188 Stanton St.
New York, NY 10002
212-353-0585
Email: [email protected]
Web: rivingtonmusic.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
SMASH STUDIOS
307 W. 36th St., 18th Fl.
New York, NY 10018
212-244-9066
Email: [email protected]
Web: smashstudios.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
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FUNHOUSE STUDIOS
802 18th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
615-242-7949
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/FunhouseStudios
Basic Rates: $40/50/hr, 3 hr block, $350/450/day,
12 hr day
THE GROVE
At Hope Church
8500 Walnut Grove Road
Memphis, TN 38018
901-755-7721
Email: [email protected]
Web: hopepres.com/recording-studio
HOUSE OF DAVID STUDIO
1205 16th Ave. S
Nashville, TN 37212
615-320-7323
Email: [email protected]
Web: houseofdavidnashville.com
JAY’S PLACE RECORDING STUDIO
1508 17th Ave. S
Nashville, TN 37212
615-479-7986
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/jaysplacerecordingstudio
HILLTOP STUDIO
902 Due West Ave.
Nashville, TN 37115
615-865-5272, FAX 865-5553
Email: [email protected]
Web: hilltopstudio.com
IN CIITE STUDIOS
320 Billingsly Ct.
Franklin, TN 37067
615-553-3240
Email: [email protected]
Web: inciite.com
LAYMAN DRUG COMPANY
1128 3rd Ave., S
Nashville, TN
615-750-2228
Email: studio@laymandrugcompany.com
Web: laymandrugcompany.com
JAMES LUGO’S VOCAL ASYLUM
Nashville, TN
615-540-9108
Email: [email protected]
Web: jameslugomusic.com/about
Contact: James Lugo
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: call for rates
MADE IN MEMPHIS
400 Union Ave.
Memphis, TX 38103
901-779-2031
Email: [email protected]
Web: mimecorp.com/studio,
facebook.com/MadeinMemphisEnt
MASTER GROOVE STUDIOS / RADD SOUND
Northridge, CA
Nashville, TN
818-830-3822, 615-562-5329
Email: davejav[email protected]t
Web: mastergroovestudios.com
Contact: David Morse
Format: digital, unlimited tracks
Basic Rate: please call for rates
NASHVILLE TRAX RECORDING STUDIOS
2817 W. End Ave., Suites 126-259
Nashville, TN 37203
615-319-8616
Email: nashtr[email protected]
Web: nashvilletraxrecordingstudio.com
Basic Rate: call for rates
OCEAN WAY NASHVILLE
1200 17th Ave., S.
Nashville, TN 37212
615-320-3900
Email: pmcmakin@oceanwaynashville.com
Web: oceanwaynashville.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call
OMNISOUND STUDIOS
1806 Division St.
Nashville, TN 37203
615-482-1511
Web: omnisoundstudios.com
Format: Pro Tools HD/24 TK analog
Basic Rate: call for rates
PALETTE MUSIC
2491 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., #1934
Mount Juliet, TN 37121
615-681-4061
Contact: Je Silverman
Web: palettemusic.net
Basic Rate: Call for info
PARAGON STUDIOS
320 Billingsly Ct.
Nashville, TN 37067
615-778-9083. 818-538-6492 Los Angeles location
Email: [email protected]
Web: paragon-studios.com
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call
PARLOR PRODUCTIONS
1317 16th Ave., South
Nashville, TN 37212
615-385-4466
Email: [email protected]
Web: parlorproductions.com
PEARL SNAP STUDIOS
1109 Woodland St.
Box #60064
Nashville, TN 37206
615-434-5807
Web: pearlsnapstudios.com
PRIME CUT STUDIO
Nashville, TN
615-582-7307
Web: primecutstudio.com
Basic Rate: call for rates
THE RECORD SHOP RECORDING STUDIO
2480 Moore Way
La Vergne, TN 37086
248-207-4975
Email: info@therecordshopnashville.com
Web: therecordshopnashville.com
Contact: Sean Giovanni
ROUND HILL MUSIC
818 18
th
Ave. S Suite 940
Nashville, TN 37203
615-695-7705
Email: [email protected]
Web: roundhillmusic.com
Format: Digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call
Additional locations:
New York
212-380-0080
London
+44 (0) 207-734 3251
ROYAL STUDIOS
1320 Willie Mitchell Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38106
901-775-3790
Web: royalstudios.com
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call for info
THE RUKKUS ROOM RECORDING
2741 Larmon Dr.
Nashville, TN 37204
615-385-4007
Email: [email protected]
Web: rukkusroom.com
Basic Rate: Call or email for rates
SAM PHILLIPS RECORDING
639 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-523-2251
Email: [email protected]
Web: samphillipsrecording.com,
facebook.com/samphillipsrecording
SIENNA STUDIOS NASHVILLE
1802 Grand Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
615-762-4094
Web: siennastudiosnashville.com/about
Format: Digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call
SKYWAY STUDIO
3201 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
615-650-6000
Email: Information@skywaystudios.tv
Web: skywaystudios.tv
SOUND EMPORIUM STUDIOS
3100 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212
615-383-1982
Web: soundemporiumstudios.com
Basic Rate: call or email for rates
SOUTHERN GROUND STUDIOS
114 17th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37203
615-873-4636
Web: southerngroundnashville.com
Email: booking@southerngroundnashville.com
SOUTH BY SEA STUDIOS
1313 Jewel Street
Nashville, TN 37207
Web: southxseastudios.com
SOUND KITCHEN STUDIOS
112 Seaboard Ln.
Franklin, TN 37067
615-370-5773 x 225
Email: [email protected]
Web: soundkitchen.com
Format: Pro Tools HD & Vintage Analog - Neve, SSL,
& API Legacy
Basic Rate: Please call Ira Blonder, Managing Partner
SOUND STAGE STUDIOS LIVE
10 Music Circles
Nashville, TN 37203
615-873-1501
Contact: Nick Autry
Web: facebook.com/soundstagestudios
Basic Rate: call for rates
SPELLBOUND RECORDERS
Lebanon, TN
615-617-9419
Contact: Nettie Freed
Email: [email protected]om,
[email protected]
Web: spellboundrecorders.com,
facebook.com/spellboundrecorders
STATION WEST
616 W Iris Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
615-463-9118
Contact: Rafaela Marone, Manager
Email: [email protected]
Web: stationwest.com
STARSTRUCK STUDIOS
40 Music Square W.
Nashville, TN 37203
615-259-0001
Web: starstruckstudios.com
Contact: Janet Leese
Format: digital/analog
Basic Rate: call
STONEBRIDGE MASTERING STUDIO
140 Jeerson Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-654-6491
Web: stonebridgemastering.com
Contact: Gebre Waddell
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: $75/single, $50/song for 2 or more songs
STUDIO 78 RECORDING
Brentwood, TN
615-310-7707
Email: daewoo@studio78nashville.com
Web: studio78nashville.com
SUN STUDIO
706 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN
800-441-6249, 901-521-0664
Email: [email protected]
Web: sunstudio.com
SPUTNIK SOUND
408 E. Iris Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
Contact: Mitch Dane, Engineer, Vance Powell, Engineer
Email: [email protected],
[email protected]
Web: sputniksound.com
TOMMY’S TRACKS MASTERING
Nashville, TN
615-522-4344
Email: tommy@tommystracks.com
Web: tommystracks.com/mastering
Contact: Tommy Wiggins
Format: Analog mastering for today’s digital, CD, vinyl
and streaming platforms
Basic Rate: $125/song
TRACE HORSE RECORDING STUDIO
502 E. Iris Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
615-258-5540
Email: [email protected]
Web: tracehorse.com
UNDERGROUND TREEHOUSE STUDIOS
3145 Staord Dr.
Nashville, TN 37214
615-497-5048
Web: undergroundtreehouse.com
Email: [email protected]
Basic Rates: $40/hr w/eng., $400/song, demo
service/Arrangements
UNOMASS STUDIO
Brentwood, TN
Web: unomasstudio.com
Contact: Doug Sarrett
VERGE RECORDING
1218 5th Ave. North
Nashville, TN 37208
615-320-5576
Contact: Brian Exkert
Web: vergerecording.com
WELCOME TO 1979
1110 48th Ave. N
Nashville, TN 37209
844-679-1979
Contact: Yoli Mara
Email: [email protected]
Web: welcometo1979.com
WILDWOOD RECORDING
2201 N. Berry’s Chapel Rd.
Franklin, TN 37069
615-708-6944
Email: [email protected]
Web: wildwoodrecording.com
Contact: Brendan Harkan
Format: Digidesign Pro Tools HD3 wit Pro Control,
Otari 2-inch 24 Track
Basic Rate: Call for Information
WRITERS STUDIO AT HUTTON HOTEL
1808 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
615-340-9333
Web: writersstudiosathuttonhotel.com
TEXAS
ARLYN STUDIOS
200 Academy Dr., Ste. 140
Austin, TX 78704
512-447-2337
Email: [email protected]
Web: arlynstudios.com
Basic Rate: call or email
ASSEMBLY LINE STUDIOS
703-609-9047
Email: [email protected]
Web: assemblylinestudios.com
AUSTIN SIGNAL
10208 Birdlip Circle
Austin, TX 78733
512-656-4039
Email: [email protected]
Web: austinsignal.com
Format: Pro Tools 10, Analog
BLUE ROCK ARTIST RANCH AND STUDIO
P.O. Box 619
Wimberley, TX 78676
512-847-7440
Email: [email protected],
billy@bluerocktexas.com
Web: bluerocktexas.com
Contact: Billy Crockett
Format: Pro Tools HD3
Basic Rate: call for rates
CACOPHONY RECORDERS
Austin, TX
512-771-9863
Email: [email protected]
Web: cacophonyrecorders.com
CEDAR CREEK RECORDING
5012 Brighton Rd.
Austin, TX 78745
512-444-0226
Email: andre@cedarcreekstudioatx.com
Web: facebook.com/cedarcreekrecording,
cedarcreekstudioatx.com
Format: Pro Tools 10 HD Native, Yamaha NS-10,1973
Custom 32 Input Neve
CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND
4902 Don Dr.
Dallas, TX 75247
214-630-2957
Email: [email protected]t
Web: crystalclearsound.net
Format: analog, digital, mastering
Basic Rate: $70/hr, $500 for 8-hour block
THE ECHO LAB
Denton, TX
Contact: Matt Pence
Web: theecholab.com
Email: [email protected]
EMPIRE SOUND RECORDING STUDIO
1500 Crescent Drive
Carrollton, TX 75006
214-289-3786
Email: [email protected]
Web: empiresoundstudio.com
ESTUARY RECORDING
Austin, TX 78751
972-672-7176
Contact: J. Michael Landon, Engineer
Email: [email protected]
Web: estuaryrecording.com
Format: Analog, Digital and Vintage Modern Recording
iMIX RECORDING STUDIOS
6347 Ashcroft Drive, Ste. 6b
Houston, TX 77081
832-649-4653
Email: [email protected]
Web: imixhouston.com
FIREFLY SOUND STUDIO
3711 Farm to Market Rd., 484
Fischer, TX 78133
830-935-2069
Web: sirefly.com
Contact: Steve Hennig
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call or email for info
ICE CREAM FACTORY STUDIO
1029 Reninli Street. #10
Austin, TX 78723
512-814-7625
Email: matt@icecreamfactorystudio.com
Web: icecreamfactorystudio.com
JOMUSIK
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
972-226-1265
Email: [email protected]
Web: jomusik.com
Contact: Joe Milton
Format: digital and analog, lots of tracks
Basic Rate: $60/hr, productions by mail
THE KITCHEN STUDIOS
9024 Garland Rd.
Dallas, TX 75218
214-321-6401
Email: [email protected]
Web: thekitchenstudios.net
Basic Rate: $65 per hour
LUMINOUS SOUND
17120 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 100
Dallas, TX 75248
972-331-7040
Email: [email protected]
Web: luminoussound.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
MAGIK STUDIOS
16745 North Freeway, Ste. D
Houston, TX 77090
281-880-8992, 832-305-6429
Email: [email protected]
Web: magikrecordingstudio.com
Basic Rate: $50/hr/2hr min.
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NEXUS RECORDING STUDIOS
8535 Fair Haven
San Antonio, TX 78229
210-639-5266
Email: [email protected]
Web: nexusrecordingstudios.com
Contact: Jason Hatch
ORB RECORDING STUDIOS
9306 Ledgestone Terrace
Austin, TX 78737
512-433-6301
Email: [email protected]
Web: orbrecordingstudios.com
Basic Rate: call or email for rates
PLANET DALLAS
P.O. Box 110995
Carrollton, TX 75011
214-893-1130
Email: [email protected]
Web: planetdallas.com
Contact: Rick Rooney
Format: please see website
Basic Rate: call for pricing
RAMBLECREEK STUDIO
Austin, TX
512-797-7131
Contact: Britton Beisenherz
Email: [email protected]
Web: ramblecreek.com
Basic Rate: Call for info
RECORD WITH BARRON
1701 Detering St.
Houston, TX. 77007
713-225-1846
Email: [email protected]
Web: recordwithbarron.com
Basic Rate: 1 hr/$80, 4 hr/$280
SONIC RANCH
20200 Alameda
Tomillo, TX 79853
915-449-3717
Contact: Tony Rancich
Email: [email protected]
Web: sonicranch.com
SOUND ARTS RECORDING
8377 Westview Drive
Houston, TX 77055
713-464-4653
Email: [email protected]
Web: soundartsrecording.com
SPACE REHEARSAL & RECORDING
7915 Manchaca Rd.
Austin, TX 78745
512-448-9518
Web: spaceatx.com
Basic Rates: $10/$14/$30 hr
STUDIO HILL
Austin, TX
737-202-4557
Email: [email protected]
Web: studiohillaustin.com
STUDIO 601
South Austin, TX
512-693-9465
Email: [email protected]
Web: studio601recording.com
STUDIO713
848 Richey St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-640-5428
Email: info@713mediagroup.com
Web: 713mediagroup.com
SUGARHILL STUDIOS
5626 Brock St.
Houston, TX 77023
713-926-4431
Contact: Casey Waldner
Email: [email protected]
Web: facebook.com/SugarHillStudios
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Web: guilfordsound.com
Contact: Cynthia Larsen
Format: Pro Tools + Analog
Basic Rate: Please call Cindy.
NORTHERN TRACK RECORDING STUDIO
P.O. Box 1059
Wilmington, VT 05363
802-464-2234
Email: [email protected]
Web: northerntrackstudio.com
Basic Rate: $60/hr
OLD MILL ROAD RECORDING
316 Old Mill Road
East Arlington,VT 05252
802-430-7398
Email: [email protected]
Web: oldmillroadrecording.com
SOUNDESIGN RECORDING STUDIO
67 E. Town Farm Rd.
Putney, VT 05346
802-257-1555
Web: facebook
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Billy Shaw
Format: Pro Tools 001, 2” 24 & 16 Track Sony, ADAT
Basic Rate: call for rates & special
TANK RECORDING STUDIO
322 N. Winooski Ave.
Burlington, VT 05401
802-448-2655
Email: [email protected]
Web: tankrecording.com
Format: Pro Tools Ultimate 2013/2015 Mac Pro,
Apogee 32 Channels
VIRGINIA
CUE RECORDING STUDIOS
109 Park Ave., Ste. E
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-532-9033
Email: [email protected], studiomanager@
cuerecording.com
Web: cuerecording.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
DA SPOT RECORDING STUDIO
213 W Brookland Park Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23223
804-649-2888
Web: daspotrecordingstudio.com
INNER EAR STUDIO
2701 South Oakland Street
Arlington, VA 22206
703-820-8923, 703-521-7781
Email: [email protected]
Web: innerearstudio.com
Rate: $425 per day, hourly rates available
MASTER SOUND
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-373-1180
Email: [email protected]
Web: mastersoundva.com
Contact: Rob Ulsh
Format: digital and vintage analog
Basic Rate: call for rates
WASHINGTON
BAD ANIMALS
2247 15th Ave. W
Seattle, WA 98119
206-443-1500
Email: [email protected]
Web: badanimals.com
Contact: Wendy Wills
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
BEAR CREEK STUDIO AND MUSIC PRODUCTION
6313 Maltby Rd.
Woodinville, WA 98072
425-481-4100
Email: [email protected]
Web: bearcreekstudio.com
Contact: Manny Hadlock
Format: 2” 24 trk, 2” 16 trk, 1/2” 2 trk, Pro Tools HD
32 in/48 out
Basic Rate: Please call for rates
CLOUD STUDIOS
1101 E. Pike St.
Basement
Seattle, WA 98122
206-209-0977
Email: [email protected]
Web: cloudstudiosseattle.com
Contact: Doug Wilkerson
Basic Rate: call for rates
ECLECTIC LADY LAND
RECORDING RANCH, LLC
341 Mt. Dallas Rd.
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360-298-4249
Email: [email protected]
Format: Pro Tools & Ultra Hi-end Digital Mics - no
converters!
Web: EclecticLadyLandRecording.com
Basic Rate: We are a retreat studio with housing
on an awe-inspiring property with special project
rates
ELECTROKITTY
4415 Densmore Ave., N.
Seattle, WA 98103
425-358-1441
Email: [email protected]
Web: electrokitty.com
Contact: Garrett
Format: Digital and Analog
Basic Rate: call for more info
LONDON BRIDGE STUDIOS
20021 Ballinger Way, N.E., #A
Shoreline, WA 98155
206-364-1525
Email: [email protected]
Web: londonbridgestudio.com
Format: Vintage Neve 8048 / Studer A-800 MKIII
24-track 2” Analog tape deck, Protools HD3
Basic Rate: please call for rates
MIRROR SOUND STUDIO
301 N.E. 191st St.
Seattle, WA 98155
206-440-5889
Email: [email protected]
Web: mirrorsound.com
Contact: Ken Fordyce
Format: 24 track digital-analog
Basic Rate: Please call for rates
ORBIT AUDIO
Seattle, WA
206-381-1244
Email: [email protected]
Web: orbitaudiorocks.com
Format: Digital/Analog
Basic Rate: $95/Hr, $750/day
WEST VIRGINIA
JAMIE PECK PRODUCTIONS
216 Longvue Acres Rd.
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-277-2771
Web: jamiepeckproductions.com
Contact: Jamie Peck
Format: digital Pro Tools HD
Basic Rate: please call for info
RHL AUDIO
703-628-3015
Email: [email protected]
Web: rhlaudio.com
Contact: Chris Murphy
Basic Rate: please call for info
WISCONSIN
BLAST HOUSE STUDIOS
1117 Jonathon Dr.
Madison, WI 53713
608-276-4446
Email: [email protected]
Web: blasthousestudios.com
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call for rates
WYOMING
BRIDGER PRODUCTIONS
P.O. Box 8131
4150 Glory View Ln.
Jackson, WY 83002
307-733-7871
Email: [email protected]
Web: bridgerproductions.com
Contact: Michael J. Emmer, President
Basic Rate: please call for info
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Ava Della Pietra
Going For It
W
ith her debut EP release (truth or truth) this month, and a full album
to follow in the Fall, Ava Della Pietra is on her way to carving her
spot on the pop music scene. Starting in music at age four (she
plays piano, bass, guitar, violin and ukulele), the 16 year-old—best known for
her role as Katie in the Broadway production of School of Rock—began tour
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ing nationally with Les Misérables and White Christmas while still in grade
school.
Pietra’s mother sings, plays the guitar and violin, voice and acting coaches
helped along the way, and a supportive Broadway agent assisted in securing
some auditions, but Pietra feels that the majority of her momentum came
from starting early. “Getting into it so young was definitely one of the most
educational experiences. When you're really little, you take in a lot of infor
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mation very quickly,” she shares. “I think that's part of the reason I was able
to pick up the business so rapidly.”
Writing a total of 32 songs during lockdown—most while quarantining with
her family on Long Island—Pietra has been songwriting since she was six,
but has never released anything until
now. “I did my first community theater
production when I was three and was
always improvising melodies and
lyrics about my day,” she says. Ideas
coming spontaneously at first—a
specific sentence sometimes getting
stuck in her mind and turning into a
melody that she would build a song
around—she now plays a few chords
on the piano, while looking through
her diary of song titles for inspiration.
Feeling liberated by songwriting,
Pietra explains that the process feels
much less constrained and more
personal than the scripted roles
she is used to playing. Last month’s
single, “My Boyfriend” talks about
becoming interested in boys. “It’s one
of my favorites so far,” reveals Pietra,
adding that songwriting has helped
clarify her thoughts around what
she thinks and feels. “Before I start
writing the song, I won't completely
know my stance on something” she
says. Having always considered her
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self a pretty independent person, she
began to recognize during lockdown
that many of her decisions were based on the thoughts and beliefs of others.
“Songwriting has definitely been like therapy to figure out what I like to do,”
she adds. Her single, “Power of You,” is about finding her own voice.
There have been unexpected moments of encouragement along the way.
First performing originals in a coee shop at the Sundance Film Festival at
age 12, an audience member close to the stage cheered enthusiastically
throughout the performance. “It was the first time I thought people liked my
music and that I should continue,” says Pietra. Never having felt nervous on
Broadway (since she couldn’t see the audience), she has found the smaller
shows more intimidating. “There's something very personal about perform
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ing your own music, having to make eye contact with the audience and be-
ing able to see each one,” she says. “You're in a much more vulnerable state
than when you're just playing a character.” Another fan recently reached out
via social media with an emotional voice memo about “Optimist,” describing
how the song helped him through a hard time. Pietra began to recognize the
true impact her music could have.
Her best advice to artists is to keep trying, to power through, and that
perseverance can pay o. During one round of School of Rock auditions,
she was asked if she knew how to play the bass guitar (which she didn’t).
Pietra’s agent relayed she would learn. In four days, she learned “Teacher’s
Pet,” auditioned, and got the role.
With performances at the Sundance Film Festival, Great South Bay Music
Festival and Madison Square Garden, Pietra won the 2021 NY State School
Music Association Calls for Creation Competition “Songwriters Showcase”
for songs “Optimist” and “Moon,” was awarded second prize in the New York
Young Performer’s Prize competition for her performance of “Popular” from
Wicked, and received the 2021 Suolk Region PTA “Reflections” award, the
largest possible for a student in the arts.
Contact John Bleicher, [email protected]
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SONGWRITER PROFILE
Stephanie Leavell
Healing Sounds
R
epetitive. Grating. Empty. Children’s music descriptors don’t apply
when it comes to singer-songwriter and music therapist, Stephanie
Leavell. As she puts it, “As a parent myself, it’s got to be pleasing.”
With early memories of coloring books at her rock band parents’
gigs, Leavell was surrounded by all aspects of music at a very young
age, although her chosen pursuit was unique. After seeing a picture of a
harp in a newspaper at age five, she voiced her desire to play and, still
committed to the endeavor two years later, her parents bought her a
harp and she began lessons with a local philharmonic player.
Writing started with instrumental songs on the harp, with Leavell
learning to play the guitar, singing and songwriting more regularly in her
teens. Her parents’ DIY recording studio in the basement inspired her
first album in junior high. Says Leavell, “I sometimes wonder if my singing
tone was impacted by hours and hours behind the harp before I was even
singing… my whole childhood is me behind a harp to some extent.”
As an introvert, she found it diicult to share her own music with others,
and it wasn’t until music therapy entered her life in a class at Berklee (after
initially pursuing harp studies and
music business) that things clicked
and she realized that being a music
therapist was a way to create music
without the focus being on her. “It was
easier to think of the things I would tell
kids, that I tell my own daughter, and
the things that I want kids to be able
to tell themselves,” admits Leavell. Her
mentorship at Massachusetts General
Hospital—and seeing a reduction in
children’s pain and anxiety—led to
work in hospitals, clinics, and schools.
Working as a music teacher at her
daughter’s preschool brought the
challenge of trying to simultaneously
keep the attention of 24 little ones, and
after moving home to Idaho during
the lockdown, she started a music
therapy program at her local hospital.
Often seeing children starting chemotherapy at just two or three years
old, with no ability to process complex feelings (and no ability to express
language), she connected at a heart level, allowing the experience to
be somewhat less traumatic as kids got time to be creative and find an
avenue for self-expression. “They used to get anticipatory nausea, anxiety
and pain before coming in,” reveals Leavell. “There’s singing, dancing,
playing, and joking around. It’s a break from medical intervention. The
brain is more focused on music than it is on pain.” Creating a safe space
for youngsters navigating the unimaginable, they ask for her by name.
Therapy sessions—in addition to being soothing and emotive—
leverage multiple communication points to help kids to process and
interpret the song’s message. Vocals match the lyrics, cadence, melody,
rhythm and movement to engage each child’s brain at their own level of
development (including various stages of trauma and neurodiversity).
“Some kids process the rhythms, some are more focused on the
melody,” she says. “The more I stack those, [the more] a song is crystal
clear, the more successful the kid is going to be.”
Leavell founded online educational platform Music For Kiddos in
2017, sending out a “song of the month” to newsletter subscribers and
providing a library of about 500 educational resources used by schools,
parents, music therapists, and early music educators. Her latest recording
project, Made to Bloom, includes her vocals, guitar and harp—with the
addition of a guest mandolinist and percussionist—and is comprised of
top “song of the month” selections from the past five years.
Nominated for 2019’s Children’s Album of the Year for debut Move
It, Move It!, 2020’s Children’s Song of the Year and a finalist in 2021’s
International Songwriting Competition, Leavell won 2020’s American
Music Therapy Association’s Songwriting Competition for “School’s A
Little Dierent This Year.”
Contact [email protected]
Experience stephanieleavellmusic.com
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Web: woodrumproductions.com,
facebook.com/michael.woodrum
Notable Projects: Prince, Eric Clapton, Joss
Stone, Snoop Dogg, Wayne Kramer, the
Neptunes
WOODY
Allied Post Audio
310-392-8280
Email: [email protected]
Web: alliedpost.com
Styles: rock, jazz, remixes, hip through trip-hop,
sample friendly
*No unsolicited material
INDEPENDENT ENGINEERS
ROBERT SCOTT ADAMS
Director of Job Placement & Student Services
Omega Studios’ School of Applied
Recording Arts & Sciences
12712 Rock Creek Mill Road, Ste. 14A
Rockville, MD 20852
301-230-9100
Email:[email protected]
Web:Omegastudios.com
Notable Engineers:Jim Curtis, Scotty
OToole,Phillip DiMercurio,Malcolm Jackson,
Bill Mueller, Neal Keller,John Melvin,Isaac
Breslau, Andrew Mastroni,
ARIES OF NOHO PROMOTIONS
P.O. Box 16741
North Hollywood, CA 91615
747-256-8911, 818-220-3423
Email: [email protected]
Web: ariesofnoho.com/home
Contact: Shelby (producer, engineer)
Format: Analog & Digital, Pro Tools, Tascam,
Fostex
Styles: R&B, Soul, Funk, Old School, Gospel,
Jazz, World Beat.
Services: Studio & Video Productions, Voice
Overs, Sound Design, Foley, Audio Transfers,
Tape Repair.
Notable Projects: Bill Sheield (Texas
Tornados), Tarsha Rodgers (Rev. James
Cleveland), Karen Meeks (Marshal Tucker
Band), Patty Lacey (Luther Vandross), Dot
Shelby (The Sounds of Blackness)
ARDENT STUDIOS
Keith Sykes
2000 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
901-725-0855
Email:[email protected]
Web:ardentstudios.com
Contact:Jody Stephens
KIM ARMSTRONG
KC’s Independent Sound
5318 E. 2
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Street #747
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-438-9699
Email: [email protected]
ES AUDIO
Donny Baker – Chief Engineer/Owner
1746 Victory Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91201
818-505-1007, 800-880-9112
Email:[email protected]
Web:esaudio.com
Notable Projects:Crazy Town, Taylor
Dayne (My Heart Can’t Change - Dance and
Club Remixes), Shifty, Tino Coury, Sky Felix
(producer), Alex Cantrall (producer), Rhona
Bennett, Brandy, 40Gloc, Dina Rae.
*We accept all types of music submissions
**Please call for a studio tour and to meet with
the producers
LENISE BENT
(producer, engineer)
Los Angeles, CA
Email:[email protected]
Web:linkedin.com/in/lenisebent
Styles:Americana, Blues, World, Rock, Pop, Jazz
Notable Projects:Blondie, the Knack, Suzi
Quatro, Robert Fleischman,PrimalKings, Rich
DelGrosso, Gary Allegretto, Lance Baker Fent,
Steely Dan, Supertramp, Janiva Magness
CLIFF BRADLEY
(Producer/Programmer)
Bradley Entertainment, LLC
Email: cli[email protected]
Web:clibrodsky-entertainment.com
Styles: Rock
ANDREW BUSH
Grandma’s Warehouse
355 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-484-8844
Email: [email protected]
Web: grandmaswarehouse.com
Styles: all
CAZADOR RECORDING
(Top L.A. Producer, Audio Engineer, Studio
LIVE Drummer/Programmer, Studio Vocalist,
In-Studio Vocal Coach, Composer, Songwriter)
Owner of Cazador Recording (ProTools10 HD6)
Hollywood, CA
323-655-0615
Email: [email protected]
Web: jimmyhunter.com, jimbojamz. com
Styles: rock, pop, R&B, most styles, live
drumming or programming,
Hunter has produced 5000+ songs since 1986
Notable Projects: JIMBOJAMZ
(my solo projects), Todd Stanford (4 Country
CDs), Ivy Lite Rocway (85 songs), Savannah
Phillips (many songs), Tim Fleming’s Selective
Amnesia, Mark R. Kent (3 CDs), Dr. Alias, the
West Hollywood Cheerleaders, Dre Charles,
Lisa Gold (1 CD), Thorn/Aerial School, Tom
Powers, Carl Summers (Cix Bits), the Della
Reese (UP church UFBL weekly Ministry)
ROB CHIARELLI
(mix engineer, producer, musician)
Final Mix Inc.
2219 W. Olive Ave., #102
Burbank, CA 91506
Email:[email protected]
Web:finalmix.com
Notable Projects:Kirk Franklin,Will Smith,
P!nk, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera,
Angelique Kidjo, Tamela Mann, Stokley, Andra
Day, Mary Mary, Charlie Wilson, Jonathan
McReynolds, Lalah Hathaway, Charles Jenkins,
Musiq Soulchild, Madonna, The Jacksons,
LeAnn Rimes, Janet Jackson, Ray Charles, Ice
Cube, Luther Vandross, Keiko Matsui, Dave
Hollister, Luther Vandross, Johnny Gill
STEVEN BARRY COHEN
c/o Lake Transfer Artist & Tour Management
12400 Ventura Blvd. Suite 346
Studio City, CA 91605
(818)-508-7158
Email: [email protected]
Web: laketransfer.com
Recent Projects: Sheree Brown (Expansion
Records UK), James Holvay (Conqueroo / Mob
Town Records), King SK (Big Money Records,
L.A.), Candyboy f/ Mari Y. (Lake Transfer Music
ASCAP)), Trina McGee-Davis (Boy Meets World
ABC/Disney), Jacky Cheung (Hong Kong /Univ
Music Grp), Sylvia St. James (House of Blues),
UNIV/NBC (“Let It Grow” film), “13” (The Band
- Rock), Taylor Dayne (Arista/BMG), Friends
of Distinction (RCA Legacy/ BMG), El Chicano
Project (The Brown Sound / SOLA Label), “Fair
Game” (Film score Michael Whaley), Shanice
Wilson (Motown/UMG), Patrice Rushen (w/
Sheree Brown), Evelyn Champagne King (RCA
Legacy /Sony), Sam Salter (LaFace/Sony)
Evelyn Champagne King (RCA/BMG), Tattoo
Ink (Notorious Enemy Records)
ERIC CROSBY
Chao Pack Entertainment
Atlanta, GA
404-465-4413
Email: [email protected]
Web: chaopack.com
Styles: Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B, Soundtrack, TV/
Film/video game composer, Mixing
JIM D.
Pyram-Axis Digital
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
310-869-8650
Email:[email protected]
Web:pyramaxis.com
Styles:All styles - Mix+Mastering Specialist,
Remote, Distribution
Notable Projects:Indie, Sony, Universal,
Grammy
JULIAN DAVID
(engineer, mixer, producer)
Germany/Europe
Email: [email protected]
Web: juliandavid.org
Notable Projects: aVid*, Andy Gillmann, Any
of Both, Biohazard, Bud Shank, Fraunhofer IIS,
Larry Goldings Trio, Pacific Symphony, Patrick
K, the Spyderz, Trenchtown, UCLA Bruins Band,
Walter Trout
CHRISTIAN DAVIS
Sly Doggie Productions
Nashville, TN
Email: [email protected]
Web: slydoggie.com
Contact: Christian Davis Stalnecker
Styles: All
HANS DEKLINE
Culver City, CA
310-621-1896
Email: [email protected]
Web: hansdekline.com
Styles: Mastering for all genres
Notable Projects: U2, Burna Boy, Pixies,
mewithoutYou, Veruca Salt, Lisa Loeb, etc.
MARC DESISTO
MIX LA STUDIO D
TARZANNA, CA.
Email:[email protected]
Web:marcdesistoaudio.com
Notable Projects:U2, Don Henley, Ivan
Neville,Melissa Etheridge,Stevie Nicks,Dwight
Yoakam, Tommy Emmanuel
Professional Recording, Mixing/Producing and
Mastering all genres of music
JAMES DUNKLEY
169-B Belle Forest Circle
Nashville, TN 37221
615-662-1616
Email: [email protected],
[email protected]
Web: clynemedia.com
Notable Projects: Anthrax, Fun Lovin’
Criminals, Amon Amarth
LUCAS FACKLER
Email:[email protected]
Web:lucasfackler.com
Styles:pop,rock, indie, electronic
JOHN FALZARANO
Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta
818-419-0323
Email: [email protected]
Web: recordingtruck.com
Styles: All
Notable Projects: call for details
NICOLAS FOURNIER
(Engineer, Mixer, Producer)
Email: [email protected]
Web: nicolasfournier.com
Styles: rock, alternative, indie, pop, R&B,
hip-hop
Notable Projects: Death Cab for Cutie, The
Vaccines, Of Monsters and Men, At The Drive-
in, Biy Clyro
MAURICE GAINEN PRODUCTIONS
4470 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 177
Hollywood, CA 90027
323-662-3642
Email:[email protected]
Web:mauricegainen.com
Styles:Any/all musical styles, film, TV, etc.
Notable Projects:Starbucks (Mastered 185
CDs), Spoon, Rita Coolidge, Rafael Moreira,
Alex Skolnick, Andy McKee, Darek Oles w/ Brad
Mehldau, Jim Hershman w/ Lee Konitz, Patty
Austin (Sound Design), the Hues Corporation,
Angela Carole Brown, Little Wilie G, Joe Bataan,
Orchestre Surreal, Mighty Mo Rodgers, Paul
Fried, Disney, KCRW, Ron Powell, Mark San
Filippo, Tim Fenton, Ari Giancaterino, Dale
Fielder, Nori Tani, Doug MacDonald, Mike
Cliord
ARNIE GEHER
(producer, mixer, engineer)
Port Hueneme, CA
818-763-7225
Email: [email protected]
Web: reverbnation.com/arniegeher
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– ROB PUTNAM
O
ne night when he was five, Jim VanCleve was with his parents at a
local steakhouse. He was tapped to play a train whistle alongside
old-school Tennessee fiddler Ralph Blizard and a life devoted to
music thereby drew its first breath. He now plays fiddle with Nashville-
based outfit Appalachian Road Show and produced the band’s 2022
record Jubilation.
A
s a protégé of country producer Mark Bright, the lessons he learned
about the emotions a band is trying to convey and the best ways to
deliver them have never left him. Artists with which he’s recorded
include Carrie Underwood and the Louvin Brothers, among many others.
He was also a member of bluegrass/country/blues audio collective
Mountain Heart, which was signed to Ricky Skaggs’ label Family Records.
VanCleve’s biggest obstacle during the production of Jubilation was
facing the ever-present danger of exhaustion. “I was trying to make this
record a work of art rather than just a few songs on tape,” he recalls.
“Burnout from the wear and tear of the road and never having a day
off was a challenge. As far as capturing the performance, there were
some logistical issues. But I had access to several pieces of the world’s
finest gear and our tracking engineer
[Grammy winner] Shani Gandhi is
one of the best in Nashville.”
Much of Jubilation was crafted at
VanCleve’s home studio, which he
built with his father. “We lucked into
a nice property that was perfect for
mixes,” he says of the founding of
his space. “We spent a good amount
of time, effort and energy holding
mirrors against walls to make sure we
got all our points of reflection taken
care of. A lot of math was done to kill
all of the junk. Shani let me borrow
some gear and I brought home a
[Neumann] U 47, a 67 and a few other
pieces. I had all of the tools and toys
and was pleased with the results. It
does our genre and band justice and
that was a goal.”
The track “Tonight I’ll See you in
My Dreams” was penned following
a 10-hour marathon rehearsal.
Conventional wisdom among artists
is that when a person approaches exhaustion, self-doubt is blunted and
ideas can spring forth unopposed. “I often get creative when I drive late
at night,” VanCleve explains. “You get into your flow state of thinking
and the inner critic shuts up. That’s what happened that night. We were
relaxing and I said ‘I wish we had something like a 1953 [Lester] Flatt
and [Earl] Scruggs song. Let’s write one.’ In 45 minutes we had a finished
piece. Typically, that’s not how I’d do it. But it was supposed to happen
that night and it almost wrote itself.”
The musician and producer has spent much of his career in and
around studios, not the least of which is his own. He’s stockpiled
countless anecdotes over the years but among his favorites is of the time
when a guitarist wandered a little too far afield from a song’s intended
direction. “We were cutting a record with Mark Bright,” VanCleve
recollects. “I brought in an instrumental and it was a handful. I hadn’t
written it for guitar and our guitarist was doing his best. I’d stepped out
of the studio, he tore into it and played off the cuff. It was nowhere near
the melody and a bandmate said ‘Hey, that’s real good. What is it?’ He’d
departed so far from [the original idea] that he hadn’t played the song,
although what he did was great.”
Contact – theappalachianroadshow.com,
Instagram @appalachianroadshow, @jimvancleve
JIM VANCLEVE
. . . lessons he’s learned as a
musician and producer are:
• As you mature, you see that the best
thing you can do is put great talents
together and get out of the way. Don’t
stifle the situation with your ideas,
personal wants and desires. Learn
how to listen.
• The magic happens when people are
free to express themselves. Set the
table for that.
• Trust your instincts but learn to defer.
It’s an exercise in removing self.
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Introduction to Music
Publishing for Musicians
By Bobby Borg & Michael Eames
(paperback) $34.00
Worth every penny, thisis a down-to-earth new
book written by two musicians and industry
pros (and Music Connection contributors) with
decades of experience. They’ve organized it
into seven clearly-written sections that will help
musicians, students, songwriters, beat makers
and others save time and avoid getting screwed.
Topics include
the basics of
copyrights,
types of pub-
lishing income,
publishing
companies and
types of deals,
creative mat-
ters of music
publishing,
and things you
need to know
about music
publishing’s
future.
Made in Hollywood: All Access
with The Go-Go’s
By Gina Schock
(hardcover) $40.00
Go-Go’s drummer Gina Schock takes fans
behind the scenes for a look at her personal
photos documenting her band's wild journey
to the heights of fame and stardom. Featuring
posters, photographs, Polaroids, and other
memorabilia from her archives,Made In Hol-
lywoodalso
includes stories
from each
member of the
band, along
with other cul-
tural luminar-
ies like Kate
Pierson, Jodie
Foster, Dave
Stewart, Mar-
tha Quinn and
Paul Reubens.
Three Pianos: A Memoir
By Andrew McMahon
(hardcover) $27.95
The Something Corporate and Jack’s Manne-
quin frontman delivers an engrossing memoir
about the challenges and triumphs of his child-
hood and career,
as seen through the
lens of his personal
connection to three
pianos. McMahon
not only recounts his
grueling efforts to
make it as an indie
artist, but also how
he dealt with––and
prerailed over––a
bout with leukemia
at age 23.
The Storyteller—Tales of Life
and Music
By Dave Grohl
(hardcover) $29.99
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has penned a
vivid memoir that conveys both the ordinary and
the extraordinary moments and events of his life.
Standouts include
some harrowing
incidents with
Nirvana bandmate
Kurt Cobain as
well as heartfelt
moments with
Grohl’s wife and
kids. Experiences
with Pantera, John
Fogerty, Tom
Petty, Iggy Pop,
John Paul Jones,
Paul McCartney
and others make
this autobiography
a satisfying read.
Rock Concert
By Marc Myers
(hardcover) $30.00
There’s plenty of fascinating information to glean
from Myer’s oral history examination of the
evolution of the rock concert business, from the
wild west ‘50s to the corporatized ‘80s. Myers
does it with insightful statements from prominent
insiders (Seymour
Stein, George
Wein, Henry Diltz,
Marshall Chess,
Michael Lang),
performers (Ian
Anderson, Todd
Rundgren, Alice
Cooper) and the
fans in the stands,
with special atten-
tion to milestone
events such
as Woodstock,
Altamont and Live
Aid.
Carpenters: The Musical Legacy
By Mike Cidoni Lennox & Chris May
(hardcover) $35.00
The story of one of the most enduring and
endeared recording artists in history—the
Carpenters—is told for the rst time from the
perspective of Richard Carpenter, through
more than 100 hours of exclusive interviews
and some 200 photographs from the artist’s
personal archive.
This nicely illus-
trated book takes
you through the
multimillion-selling,
Grammy-winning
duo’s formative
years right up
through their
1970s stardom
and Karen’s
unfortunate end.
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Quick Facts
Barrett’s maiden single, “I Hope,”
was the first Top 10 Hot Country
Songs debut by a solo female artist
since October 2017.
Barrett sang “God Bless America”
and tossed out the first pitch at a
Pittsburgh Pirates game in May 2018.
She sang the National Anthem at a
Pittsburgh Steelers game later that
year and at the Daytona 500 as well.
Reality-TV actor Jeremy Vuolo of
Counting On officiated at Barrett and
Foehner’s wedding in October 2019.
Forbes listed Barrett as one of its 30
Under 30 in Music in 2020.
Barrett made the cut on Variety’s
2020 Young Hollywood Impact
Report.
In April 2021, Barrett earned the New
Female Artist of the Year honor at the
ACM Awards.
In May 2021, Barrett scooped up three
wins at the Billboard Music Awards,
for Top Country Female Artist, Top
Country Song (“I Hope”) and Top
Collaboration (“I Hope”) with Charlie
Puth.
Later that month, Barrett nabbed Best
Country New Artist at the iHeartRadio
Music Awards.
At the same ceremony, Barrett’s
ensemble—a one-shoulder
Balmain dress, Saint Laurent heels,
Established jewelry and Tyler Ellis
clutch—impressed Elle enough to
land on its Best Looks From the 2021
iHeartRadio Music Awards rundown,
while People called her and husband
Foehner one of the “Cutest Couples
on the Red Carpet.”
to do that someday. My dad would talk about it
and stand at the table next to me and said when
they said my name it was going to be like a full-
circle moment. And the Billboard Awards were
special because they [represent] all genres. To
be able to win three awards that night, and I
was the most-nominated female, was special.
MC: I assume another unforgettable moment
must have been when you had the chance to
link up with Dolly Parton. I think it was online
only [for Amazon]. Have you met her in person
yet? And why did you choose one of her songs
[“I Will Always Love You”] to cover?
Barrett: I did not get to meet her, and yes, I
really want to. But getting to talk to her was
an honor. She’s one of the many people who I
looked up to my entire life in the country music
format. I love so many things about her—one,
specifically, is how she always writes songs that
are very genuine. I try to do that with my life,
and she’s inspired me in that way.
“Jolene” was just a really fun song that I sang
for a while when I was like 11 or 12. I think I
naturally gravitated toward the melody. That’s
classic Dolly.
MC: How do you manage to maintain a private
life in the social media era, and what’s the value
you put on privacy?
Barrett: There’s a cost that comes with living
in the spotlight when you sign up for it. People
are naturally going to look into your life and
be a part of it, and there’s nothing wrong with
that. But it just depends on the person and how
much they’re willing to share and how much
they want to share. Being an open book is fine,
but so is drawing boundaries. Not everything
needs to be out in the spotlight.
There’s value in humans being made in the
image of God. We have a right to not having
to share our faith with the world. You have to
work it out within your own family and on your
own terms.
MC: Do you feel like female artists tend to get
asked more about their children versus male
artists?
Barrett: I really haven’t noticed that because
my husband does interviews and gets asked
about our daughter.
MC: You once mentioned that one of the fun
parts of being a parent at this stage in your
child’s life is seeing them discover which new
foods they like or don’t like. Have you noticed
anything this past week or two that Baylah May
likes or doesn’t like?
Barrett: She doesn’t really like blueberries,
which is funny. She’s just such a funny,
interesting child. Yeah. And she’s really starting
to talk a lot. She wants to crawl.
MC: Do you think you’re going to have many
more children?
Barrett: You know, I’ll be grateful for that.
MC: Last question: In just about every interview
I’ve read, you get asked what advice veteran
artists have given you. And I’m wondering, given
that you’ve already accomplished so much, what
advice do you give young artists yourself?
Barrett: Use any negativity thrown at them and
turn it into positivity. Don’t let it eat you up. Look
at it as like fuel to the fire. Just keep one foot
in front of the other. You’re going to get a lot of
closed doors. But keep knocking. Eventually
one of them is going to open.
Contact Jensen Sussman,
[email protected]
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opportunities or deals with you, you have to
show that you’re competent in the following
areas:
• Song copyrights
• Sound recording copyrights
• Synch negotiations (context, timing, territory,
media, duration, and price)
• Recording contracts
• Publishing contracts, and…
• Standard music industry policies and practices
It is crucial that you understand what is fair and
ordinary while also understanding what your
own worth is too. This comes with experience,
but it also comes with checking out additional
resources like Music, Money, and Success by
Jeff and Todd Brabec, and it sometimes comes
from entering into several deals early on where
you get no upfront pay at all (particularly in
music licensing situations like small lms and
TV placements).
On the latter note, be sure to check out the
boxed text below before moving on to our nal
tip on attorneys.
14: Have an Attorney Available
Who Can Help
And nally, for our 14th and last tip on pitching
like a pro, it is important that you nd an
experienced entertainment attorney who
understands music publishing. As they say, a
man who is his own attorney just may have a
fool for a client.
The best way to nd an attorney is
through referrals from people you trust. But
just remember that attorneys are not cheap
(reviewing a simple synch deal could cost $300
per hour).
Sometimes a music business consultant who
truly understands the business could be a more
affordable substitute for an attorney—especially
in cases when there is not a lot of money being
offered for your songs and/or when the risk
of loss is extremely low (like when the deal is
a non-exclusive deal, there is no ownership
transfer involved, or the deal is for a short term).
Free services may also be available to you.
For instance, The University of California Los
Angeles has the Music Industry Clinic where
they provide free help to rising musicians and
bands. There is also the Indie Artist Resource,
which provides free templates.
But whomever you get to assist you, just
be sure you get someone who is highly
recommended. And don’t be a cheap-ass
either. If you are making $2,500 on a synch
deal, you can afford to hire someone. You get
what you pay for.
Okay! So now that you know how to pitch
like a pro, you should really be ready to start
sending out your music to all of those wonderful
places discussed in previous chapters. Are you
excited?! We hope so. On that note, happy
pitching! You can now start hitting the send
button. •
What If No Fee Is
Offered Upfront to
Use My Song?
If a licensing opportunity involves no up
front fee, here are two things to explore:
• Credit or Promotion: Explore the
possibility of getting credit in the end
titles of the project, having them put
a link to your song on their website,
and/or giving you permission to use
portions of the lm (if it’s an indie lm
project, for instance) in your upcoming
music video.
• Step Deals: Explore the possibility
of getting paid in “steps” (particularly
when working on a low-budget indie
lm). Step one might involve giving the
rights to your music for free while the
director is showing the lm at festivals.
Step two might involve getting a
fee when the director is signing a
distribution deal. And step three might
involve getting additional payments as
the director is experiencing sales at
theater box offices.
So as you can see, even when licensing
your music for free, you still have to
know the business and know your place
in it too. After all, you are a pro and not
just a hobbyist.
Bobby Borg, MCM is a former
recording/touring artist, the founder
of Bobby Borg Consulting, and the
author of Music Marketing For The
DIY Musician and Business Basics
For Musicians. He is also an adjunct
professor of Music Industry studies at
USC’s Thornton School of Music.
Michael Eames is a trained
composer, songwriter and pianist
with experience in lm scoring, the
President and co-Founder of PEN
Music Group, Inc., and an advisor to
the Independent Publisher Advisory
Council (IPAC) of the National Music
Publisher’s Association (NMPA).
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Musicians Performance Studios, Inc.
musiciansps.com
Creating a True Music Community: Perhaps the most important line on
the landing page of Rancho Cucamonga, CA-based Musicians Perfor-
mance Studios, Inc. is: “MPS was created for musicians by musicians, we
know how difficult it is to nd a quality facility.”
Launched in 2008 as a multi-rehearsal room facility by veteran drum-
mer Keith Jones, it has by his design grown over the years to become the
Inland Empire’s top state-of-the art fully equipped pro shop, equipment
rental, rehearsal and recording studio, in addition to providing lessons
for all ages and levels and instruments (woodwinds, brass, string, guitar,
bass, drums and vocals). Aside from providing state-of-the-art services,
Jones’ vision has always been to create an environment that encourage
musicians to help each other and form a thriving creative community.
“I have been so blessed in this business,” he says, “and launching and
growing MPS has been my way of giving back. People may know me as
a great drummer, but I would rather be known as a good humanitarian.
There was a need for these services in this area and being a giver has
always been my nature, and those things were always the driving forces
in my business plan.” Serving everyone from weekend warriors to pop
superstars, MPS’ well-known clientele has included The Romantics, Ice-T
& Body Count, Great White, Cameo and Los Lobos.
Rehearsal and Lock Outs: MPS’ spacious, sound-proof studios are de-
signed to enable artists and musicians to maximize their practice sessions
and allow them to create in a relaxed, stress-free environment with no distrac-
tions. Based on size and amenities, the seven rooms range from $17 to $26/
hr with a two-hour minimum. The rooms with full backline include P.A. & mics/
stands, guitar/bass/keyboards, amps and drums. Cymbals are available to
rent for $7. Lockouts range from $250 to $500 depending on the size. There
is also a 1,000 sq. ft. showcase room available for $26/hr. It’s designed for re-
hearsal, but clients can inquire if they are seeking to use it for other purposes.
Recording Studio: Madman Sound is a full-service recording studio
located at MPS. Offering a comfortable, relaxed vibe, the facility has a
three-room layout consisting of a control room, tracking room and a vocal
booth, ideal for artists looking to capture the vibe and feel of a rhythm
section while still maintaining acoustic isolation. It is equipped with an as-
sortment of mics, outboard gear and instruments. Led by Orlando Torres,
MPS’ engineering staff consists of veteran pros with years of experience
in all facets of audio production.
Other Services: MPS has a pro shop carrying instruments and gear from
all major brands at the lowest prices anywhere, guaranteed. They also
now offer graphic design by Sam Mountain, a SoCal based artist/graphic
designer from Claremont who has experience in branding and many
types of design (logo, promo material, merchandise, web) as well as
photography and video editing. MPS also offers full-service, reasonably
priced daily equipment rentals, video and photo shoots and live sound
and lighting systems that can be rented out for events of any size.
Contact Musicians Performance Studios, Inc., 909-944-0100
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Solcor Cables
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facebook.com/solcorinternational
From Extension Cords to Musical Instrument Cables: A pioneering
family-owned international manufacturer of cables for musical instru-
ments, microphones, patches, etc., Mexico City-based Solcor Cables
launched in the ’70s as a manufacturer of extension cords that came in
many colors. By 1986, entrepreneur Soledad Corona and her small staff
had become a major supplier of extension cords to the biggest retail
stores in Latin America—the largest of these being Walmart.
Entering the music consumer market in 1995, Solcor Cables created
a popular and innovative line of microphone cables, snakes and speaker
cables—and by 2000, the music aspect of the business had taken prece-
dence over extension cords. They also make ethernet cables for digital
audio. Solcor Cables currently has nearly 400 brick and mortar dealers
in Mexico and is quickly building a base in the U.S., selling its products in
over 30 outlets. With solid manufacturing and supply experience, the com-
pany under Tirado’s leadership is also expanding into Canada and Europe.
“Yes, it Makes a Difference”: Tirado and his Corpus Christi-based U.S.
marketing consultant Jerry Colmenero have used this phrase so many
times in their dealings with potential brick and mortar suppliers that they
have trademarked it as part of Solcor’s branding. “We walk into instru-
ment stores and I say to the skeptical manager, who thinks all cables
are alike, ‘Give me your worst sounding guitar.’ Usually they’ll offer up a
Fender Telecaster or some single coil pickup guitar. I hand them one of
our cables, plug it in and they say, ‘Wow, cable really makes that much of
a difference?’ and eventually, ‘That sounds great.’ They look at our cable
and see how meticulously it’s built and realize nobody else is making
cables of this quality.”
Tirado adds, “The assembly of our instrument cables includes a
double shrink tube and a silicon bead to keep the conductors separate.
These protective layers prevent breaks at the most common failure
point. Each cable is created by hand. People are very attracted to the
vivid two- or three-color braids, as well. Unlike most manufacturers, we
also pride ourselves on developing personal, hands-on relationships
with our customers.”
Variety of Cables: Solcor’s website currently lists seven categories of
cables: 100% Rock, Standard, Style Line, Classic Pro, Heavy Line, Snakes
and Bulk Cable—and they will soon introduced the Duro Style. In addi-
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Introduction to Music
Publishing for Musicians
By Bobby Borg & Michael Eames
(paperback) $34.00
Worth every penny, thisis a down-to-earth new
book written by two musicians and industry
pros (and Music Connection contributors) with
decades of experience. They’ve organized it
into seven clearly-written sections that will help
musicians, students, songwriters, beat makers
and others save time and avoid getting screwed.
Topics include
the basics of
copyrights,
types of pub-
lishing income,
publishing
companies and
types of deals,
creative mat-
ters of music
publishing,
and things you
need to know
about music
publishing’s
future.
Made in Hollywood: All Access
with The Go-Go’s
By Gina Schock
(hardcover) $40.00
Go-Go’s drummer Gina Schock takes fans
behind the scenes for a look at her personal
photos documenting her band's wild journey
to the heights of fame and stardom. Featuring
posters, photographs, Polaroids, and other
memorabilia from her archives,Made In Hol-
lywoodalso
includes stories
from each
member of the
band, along
with other cul-
tural luminar-
ies like Kate
Pierson, Jodie
Foster, Dave
Stewart, Mar-
tha Quinn and
Paul Reubens.
Three Pianos: A Memoir
By Andrew McMahon
(hardcover) $27.95
The Something Corporate and Jack’s Manne-
quin frontman delivers an engrossing memoir
about the challenges and triumphs of his child-
hood and career,
as seen through the
lens of his personal
connection to three
pianos. McMahon
not only recounts his
grueling efforts to
make it as an indie
artist, but also how
he dealt with––and
prerailed over––a
bout with leukemia
at age 23.
The Storyteller—Tales of Life
and Music
By Dave Grohl
(hardcover) $29.99
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has penned a
vivid memoir that conveys both the ordinary and
the extraordinary moments and events of his life.
Standouts include
some harrowing
incidents with
Nirvana bandmate
Kurt Cobain as
well as heartfelt
moments with
Grohl’s wife and
kids. Experiences
with Pantera, John
Fogerty, Tom
Petty, Iggy Pop,
John Paul Jones,
Paul McCartney
and others make
this autobiography
a satisfying read.
Rock Concert
By Marc Myers
(hardcover) $30.00
There’s plenty of fascinating information to glean
from Myer’s oral history examination of the
evolution of the rock concert business, from the
wild west ‘50s to the corporatized ‘80s. Myers
does it with insightful statements from prominent
insiders (Seymour
Stein, George
Wein, Henry Diltz,
Marshall Chess,
Michael Lang),
performers (Ian
Anderson, Todd
Rundgren, Alice
Cooper) and the
fans in the stands,
with special atten-
tion to milestone
events such
as Woodstock,
Altamont and Live
Aid.
Carpenters: The Musical Legacy
By Mike Cidoni Lennox & Chris May
(hardcover) $35.00
The story of one of the most enduring and
endeared recording artists in history—the
Carpenters—is told for the rst time from the
perspective of Richard Carpenter, through
more than 100 hours of exclusive interviews
and some 200 photographs from the artist’s
personal archive.
This nicely illus-
trated book takes
you through the
multimillion-selling,
Grammy-winning
duo’s formative
years right up
through their
1970s stardom
and Karen’s
unfortunate end.
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Quick Facts
Barrett’s maiden single, “I Hope,”
was the first Top 10 Hot Country
Songs debut by a solo female artist
since October 2017.
Barrett sang “God Bless America”
and tossed out the first pitch at a
Pittsburgh Pirates game in May 2018.
She sang the National Anthem at a
Pittsburgh Steelers game later that
year and at the Daytona 500 as well.
Reality-TV actor Jeremy Vuolo of
Counting On officiated at Barrett and
Foehner’s wedding in October 2019.
Forbes listed Barrett as one of its 30
Under 30 in Music in 2020.
Barrett made the cut on Variety’s
2020 Young Hollywood Impact
Report.
In April 2021, Barrett earned the New
Female Artist of the Year honor at the
ACM Awards.
In May 2021, Barrett scooped up three
wins at the Billboard Music Awards,
for Top Country Female Artist, Top
Country Song (“I Hope”) and Top
Collaboration (“I Hope”) with Charlie
Puth.
Later that month, Barrett nabbed Best
Country New Artist at the iHeartRadio
Music Awards.
At the same ceremony, Barrett’s
ensemble—a one-shoulder
Balmain dress, Saint Laurent heels,
Established jewelry and Tyler Ellis
clutch—impressed Elle enough to
land on its Best Looks From the 2021
iHeartRadio Music Awards rundown,
while People called her and husband
Foehner one of the “Cutest Couples
on the Red Carpet.”
to do that someday. My dad would talk about it
and stand at the table next to me and said when
they said my name it was going to be like a full-
circle moment. And the Billboard Awards were
special because they [represent] all genres. To
be able to win three awards that night, and I
was the most-nominated female, was special.
MC: I assume another unforgettable moment
must have been when you had the chance to
link up with Dolly Parton. I think it was online
only [for Amazon]. Have you met her in person
yet? And why did you choose one of her songs
[“I Will Always Love You”] to cover?
Barrett: I did not get to meet her, and yes, I
really want to. But getting to talk to her was
an honor. She’s one of the many people who I
looked up to my entire life in the country music
format. I love so many things about her—one,
specifically, is how she always writes songs that
are very genuine. I try to do that with my life,
and she’s inspired me in that way.
“Jolene” was just a really fun song that I sang
for a while when I was like 11 or 12. I think I
naturally gravitated toward the melody. That’s
classic Dolly.
MC: How do you manage to maintain a private
life in the social media era, and what’s the value
you put on privacy?
Barrett: There’s a cost that comes with living
in the spotlight when you sign up for it. People
are naturally going to look into your life and
be a part of it, and there’s nothing wrong with
that. But it just depends on the person and how
much they’re willing to share and how much
they want to share. Being an open book is fine,
but so is drawing boundaries. Not everything
needs to be out in the spotlight.
There’s value in humans being made in the
image of God. We have a right to not having
to share our faith with the world. You have to
work it out within your own family and on your
own terms.
MC: Do you feel like female artists tend to get
asked more about their children versus male
artists?
Barrett: I really haven’t noticed that because
my husband does interviews and gets asked
about our daughter.
MC: You once mentioned that one of the fun
parts of being a parent at this stage in your
child’s life is seeing them discover which new
foods they like or don’t like. Have you noticed
anything this past week or two that Baylah May
likes or doesn’t like?
Barrett: She doesn’t really like blueberries,
which is funny. She’s just such a funny,
interesting child. Yeah. And she’s really starting
to talk a lot. She wants to crawl.
MC: Do you think you’re going to have many
more children?
Barrett: You know, I’ll be grateful for that.
MC: Last question: In just about every interview
I’ve read, you get asked what advice veteran
artists have given you. And I’m wondering, given
that you’ve already accomplished so much, what
advice do you give young artists yourself?
Barrett: Use any negativity thrown at them and
turn it into positivity. Don’t let it eat you up. Look
at it as like fuel to the fire. Just keep one foot
in front of the other. You’re going to get a lot of
closed doors. But keep knocking. Eventually
one of them is going to open.
Contact Jensen Sussman,
[email protected]
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opportunities or deals with you, you have to
show that you’re competent in the following
areas:
• Song copyrights
• Sound recording copyrights
• Synch negotiations (context, timing, territory,
media, duration, and price)
• Recording contracts
• Publishing contracts, and…
• Standard music industry policies and practices
It is crucial that you understand what is fair and
ordinary while also understanding what your
own worth is too. This comes with experience,
but it also comes with checking out additional
resources like Music, Money, and Success by
Jeff and Todd Brabec, and it sometimes comes
from entering into several deals early on where
you get no upfront pay at all (particularly in
music licensing situations like small lms and
TV placements).
On the latter note, be sure to check out the
boxed text below before moving on to our nal
tip on attorneys.
14: Have an Attorney Available
Who Can Help
And nally, for our 14th and last tip on pitching
like a pro, it is important that you nd an
experienced entertainment attorney who
understands music publishing. As they say, a
man who is his own attorney just may have a
fool for a client.
The best way to nd an attorney is
through referrals from people you trust. But
just remember that attorneys are not cheap
(reviewing a simple synch deal could cost $300
per hour).
Sometimes a music business consultant who
truly understands the business could be a more
affordable substitute for an attorney—especially
in cases when there is not a lot of money being
offered for your songs and/or when the risk
of loss is extremely low (like when the deal is
a non-exclusive deal, there is no ownership
transfer involved, or the deal is for a short term).
Free services may also be available to you.
For instance, The University of California Los
Angeles has the Music Industry Clinic where
they provide free help to rising musicians and
bands. There is also the Indie Artist Resource,
which provides free templates.
But whomever you get to assist you, just
be sure you get someone who is highly
recommended. And don’t be a cheap-ass
either. If you are making $2,500 on a synch
deal, you can afford to hire someone. You get
what you pay for.
Okay! So now that you know how to pitch
like a pro, you should really be ready to start
sending out your music to all of those wonderful
places discussed in previous chapters. Are you
excited?! We hope so. On that note, happy
pitching! You can now start hitting the send
button. •
What If No Fee Is
Offered Upfront to
Use My Song?
If a licensing opportunity involves no up
front fee, here are two things to explore:
• Credit or Promotion: Explore the
possibility of getting credit in the end
titles of the project, having them put
a link to your song on their website,
and/or giving you permission to use
portions of the lm (if it’s an indie lm
project, for instance) in your upcoming
music video.
• Step Deals: Explore the possibility
of getting paid in “steps” (particularly
when working on a low-budget indie
lm). Step one might involve giving the
rights to your music for free while the
director is showing the lm at festivals.
Step two might involve getting a
fee when the director is signing a
distribution deal. And step three might
involve getting additional payments as
the director is experiencing sales at
theater box offices.
So as you can see, even when licensing
your music for free, you still have to
know the business and know your place
in it too. After all, you are a pro and not
just a hobbyist.
Bobby Borg, MCM is a former
recording/touring artist, the founder
of Bobby Borg Consulting, and the
author of Music Marketing For The
DIY Musician and Business Basics
For Musicians. He is also an adjunct
professor of Music Industry studies at
USC’s Thornton School of Music.
Michael Eames is a trained
composer, songwriter and pianist
with experience in lm scoring, the
President and co-Founder of PEN
Music Group, Inc., and an advisor to
the Independent Publisher Advisory
Council (IPAC) of the National Music
Publisher’s Association (NMPA).
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Musicians Performance Studios, Inc.
musiciansps.com
Creating a True Music Community: Perhaps the most important line on
the landing page of Rancho Cucamonga, CA-based Musicians Perfor-
mance Studios, Inc. is: “MPS was created for musicians by musicians, we
know how difficult it is to nd a quality facility.”
Launched in 2008 as a multi-rehearsal room facility by veteran drum-
mer Keith Jones, it has by his design grown over the years to become the
Inland Empire’s top state-of-the art fully equipped pro shop, equipment
rental, rehearsal and recording studio, in addition to providing lessons
for all ages and levels and instruments (woodwinds, brass, string, guitar,
bass, drums and vocals). Aside from providing state-of-the-art services,
Jones’ vision has always been to create an environment that encourage
musicians to help each other and form a thriving creative community.
“I have been so blessed in this business,” he says, “and launching and
growing MPS has been my way of giving back. People may know me as
a great drummer, but I would rather be known as a good humanitarian.
There was a need for these services in this area and being a giver has
always been my nature, and those things were always the driving forces
in my business plan.” Serving everyone from weekend warriors to pop
superstars, MPS’ well-known clientele has included The Romantics, Ice-T
& Body Count, Great White, Cameo and Los Lobos.
Rehearsal and Lock Outs: MPS’ spacious, sound-proof studios are de-
signed to enable artists and musicians to maximize their practice sessions
and allow them to create in a relaxed, stress-free environment with no distrac-
tions. Based on size and amenities, the seven rooms range from $17 to $26/
hr with a two-hour minimum. The rooms with full backline include P.A. & mics/
stands, guitar/bass/keyboards, amps and drums. Cymbals are available to
rent for $7. Lockouts range from $250 to $500 depending on the size. There
is also a 1,000 sq. ft. showcase room available for $26/hr. It’s designed for re-
hearsal, but clients can inquire if they are seeking to use it for other purposes.
Recording Studio: Madman Sound is a full-service recording studio
located at MPS. Offering a comfortable, relaxed vibe, the facility has a
three-room layout consisting of a control room, tracking room and a vocal
booth, ideal for artists looking to capture the vibe and feel of a rhythm
section while still maintaining acoustic isolation. It is equipped with an as-
sortment of mics, outboard gear and instruments. Led by Orlando Torres,
MPS’ engineering staff consists of veteran pros with years of experience
in all facets of audio production.
Other Services: MPS has a pro shop carrying instruments and gear from
all major brands at the lowest prices anywhere, guaranteed. They also
now offer graphic design by Sam Mountain, a SoCal based artist/graphic
designer from Claremont who has experience in branding and many
types of design (logo, promo material, merchandise, web) as well as
photography and video editing. MPS also offers full-service, reasonably
priced daily equipment rentals, video and photo shoots and live sound
and lighting systems that can be rented out for events of any size.
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CAD Audio
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A 90 Year Tradition of Audio Innovation: CAD (Conneaut Audio Devices)
Audio originally took shape as the Astatic Corporation, a company founded
in 1931 by two ham radio operators known for developing a line of in-
novative mics, phonograph pickups and recording heads. The company
contributed to the Allied victory in World War II with an underwater sound
detection hydrophone and static discharger for Army and Navy Aircraft.
CAD Professional Microphones was originally formed as the Pro
Division of the company and has designed and manufactured mics
for the recording and live sound markets for the last 34 years. Starting
with a revolutionary servo circuit console and breakthrough processing
products, they developed a series of innovative and cost-effective high
performance studio microphone.
Since taking over CAD Audio in 2006, President Brig Carr––work-
ing with his team of product developers, engineers and manufacturing
partners––has been dedicated to creating state of the art products with
overwhelming value. The company is now more prolific in development
than ever, introducing 22 products just this year.
Quote from Brig Carr: “Everything we do is based around creating
high-quality, high-value products at an affordable price that exceed our
customers’ expectations,” Carr says. “Everything starts with high-level en-
gineering. Our products have comparable or significantly better features
than those of our competitors at substantially lower prices.”
Four Areas of Focus: CAD has four essential categories of microphones.
The first is for live sound and performances––mics for vocals, drums,
guitars or any other instrument used onstage. CAD’s Stage7 drum mic
pack is a hugely successful product that sells in very high volumes. The
company also has condenser and dynamic mics for instrument or vocal
performance, as well as wireless mics and in-ear monitors. Second, CAD
has a broad line of studio mics designed for the nuances and demanding
conditions of studio recording. The third category is the broad spectrum
of Astatic products for the commercial sound world––the mics used in
boardrooms, restaurants, house of worship, schools, courtrooms, and
airports. Finally, there are mics for the growing arena of content creators,
including podcasters, vloggers, and wireless mics for phones.
Must Experience New Products: CAD recently released the E100SX,
the fourth generation of their E100 series mics in three decades, which
is a large-diaphragm studio condenser mic. CAD goes back to its roots
of high-level design and cutting edge performance with the retooled
version of the A77 (with a new dynamic capsule) which was originally
introduced in 1957. Carr describes it as a “product that sums up a lot of
what CAD is about, as vintage and authentic as you can get.” These two
products perfectly epitomize the company’s dedication to updating and
finessing venerable products, in this case with a fresh fit and finish, new
electronics and capsules. Also of note is the CX2 USB Audio Interface box
featuring 2 XLR combo inputs which can accommodate either a mic or
instrument-level audio signal, making it perfect for singer-songwriters
and content creators.
Contact CAD Audio, 440-349-4900
Creative Sound Corporation
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(805) 906-2054
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– ROB PUTNAM
P
roducer and music industry impresario Michael Knox has worked
in various capacities over the course of his career. He launched his
Nashville song-plugging company HIT PLUGGERS in 1992 and then
went on to work with Warner Chappell Music for a decade, which intro-
duced him to the studio. He’s produced with and for a number of artists
including Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins and Carrie Underwood. He contin-
ues his longtime association with peermusic and hosts KNOX Country
360, his weekly syndicated radio show. Interesting aside: his father was
Buddy Knox, the tunesmith behind the 1957 hit “Party Doll.”
His first real client was multi-platinum country music star Jason
Aldean. But despite his potential, it took Knox five years of shopping him
around to various labels before a home was found. He then transitioned
seamlessly into the role of producer with the 2005 inaugural release of
Jason Aldean. “It was a tough first five years,” he recalls. “We had record
deals but got dropped.
“For a long time in the nineties, [Nashville] was a real belt-buckle, hat-
act town,” he continues. “I was looking for the next generation country
guy; the Bon Jovi of the genre. I went
to Macon, GA to see some acts and
Jason was the last to go on. Once I
saw his performance, I knew he was
what I was looking for. I brought him
to Nashville and six months later
signed him to Warner Chappell. He
dressed real traditional, so I told him
to come back as if he were going
on a date. He walked in the next day
wearing baggy jeans, non-cowboy
boots and a lot of jewelry. No belt
buckle or starched shirt. I knew that
was the look for him because that
was the way country was going..”
Knox’s approach to working with
an artist is to find their strength or
core and then assemble a support-
ing framework around it. “When I go
into the studio, I build a team that
is uniquely for a specific artist,” he
explains. “With Jason, I put a rock
band together around him because
he wanted to be country rock. It took
a few years to build. I found guys who lived in Nashville but had a touring
rock background. They lived a country lifestyle, so it was believable but
they grew up on rock & roll. I do that with other artists too. It’s all about
the music and the songs; what they can pull off.”
When Music Connection spoke with Knox he was closing out Aldean’s
15-track album Macon, which dropped in mid-November. The compan-
ion album Georgia is planned for release in April, 2022. Through his label
Music Knox Records, he’s working on new material with Tim Montana,
whose album Long Shots came out in 2021. Lastly, he’s producing with
American Idol’s 17th season winner Laine Hardy. With his enviable
output, he’s likely among the most prolific producers in Nashville and his
future shines with equal promise.
Contact musicknox.com, Twitter and Instagram @MusicKnox
MICHAEL KNOX
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Allegretto, Lance Baker Fent, Steely Dan,
Supertramp, Janiva Magness
CLIFF BRADLEY
(Producer/Programmer)
Bradley Entertainment, LLC
Email: clibradley197[email protected]
Web:clibrodsky-entertainment.com
Styles: Rock
ANDREW BUSH
Grandma’s Warehouse
355 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-484-8844
Email: andrew@grandmaswarehouse.com
Web: grandmaswarehouse.com
Styles: all
ROB CHIARELLI
(mix engineer, producer, musician)
Final Mix Inc.
2219 W. Olive Ave., #102
Burbank, CA 91506
Email:rob@finalmix.com
Web:finalmix.com
Notable Projects:Kirk Franklin,Will
Smith, P!nk, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Christina
Aguilera, Angelique Kidjo, Tamela Mann,
Stokley, Andra Day, Mary Mary, Charlie
Wilson, Jonathan McReynolds, Lalah Ha-
thaway, Charles Jenkins, Musiq Soulchild,
Madonna, The Jacksons, LeAnn Rimes,
Janet Jackson, Ray Charles, Ice Cube, Lu-
ther Vandross, Keiko Matsui, Dave Hollister,
Luther Vandross, Johnny Gill
STEVEN BARRY COHEN
c/o Lake Transfer Artist & Tour Management
12400 Ventura Blvd. Suite 346
Studio City, CA 91605
(818)-508-7158
Email: info@laketransfer.com
Web: laketransfer.com
Recent Projects: Sheree Brown
(Expansion Records UK), James Holvay
(Conqueroo / Mob Town Records), King
SK (Big Money Records, L.A.), Candyboy
f/ Mari Y. (Lake Transfer Music ASCAP)),
Trina McGee-Davis (Boy Meets World
ABC/Disney), Jacky Cheung (Hong Kong /
Univ Music Grp), Sylvia St. James (House
of Blues), UNIV/NBC (“Let It Grow” film),
“13” (The Band - Rock), Taylor Dayne
(Arista/BMG), Friends of Distinction (RCA
Legacy/ BMG), El Chicano Project (The
Brown Sound / SOLA Label), “Fair Game”
(Film score Michael Whaley), Shanice
Wilson (Motown/UMG), Patrice Rushen
(w/Sheree Brown), Evelyn Champagne
King (RCA Legacy /Sony), Sam Salter
(LaFace/Sony) Evelyn Champagne King
(RCA/BMG), Tattoo Ink (Notorious Enemy
Records)
ERIC CROSBY
Chao Pack Entertainment
Atlanta, GA
404-465-4413
Email: [email protected]
Web: chaopack.com
Styles: Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B, Soundtrack,
TV/Film/video game composer, Mixing
JIM D.
Pyram-Axis Music
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
310-869-8650
Email: music@pyramaxis.com
Web: pyramaxis.com
Styles: pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic,
contemporary Christian, Films
Notable Projects: Platinum Production,
Mix and Mastering - Indie, Universal,
Grammy
*Call before submitting
JULIAN DAVID
(engineer, mixer, producer)
Germany/Europe
Email: jd@juliandavid.org
Web: juliandavid.org
Notable Projects: aVid*, Andy Gillmann,
Any of Both, Biohazard, Bud Shank,
Fraunhofer IIS, Larry Goldings Trio, Pacific
Symphony, Patrick K, the Spyderz, Trench-
town, UCLA Bruins Band, Walter Trout
CHRISTIAN DAVIS
Sly Doggie Productions
Nashville, TN
Email: [email protected]
Web: slydoggie.com
Contact: Christian Davis Stalnecker
Styles: All
HANS DEKLINE
Culver City, CA
310-621-1896
Email: [email protected]
Web: hansdekline.com
Styles: Mastering for all genres
Notable Projects: U2, Burna Boy, Pixies,
mewithoutYou, Veruca Salt, Lisa Loeb, etc.
MARC DESISTO
Los Angeles, CA
818-259-4235
Email: [email protected]
Web: marcdesistoaudio.com
Notable Projects:U2, Stevie
Nicks,Dwight Yoakam, Tommy Emmanuel,
Melissa Etheridge
*Solid years of professional recording mix-
ing/producing and mastering music.
Website has info.
JAMES DUNKLEY
169-B Belle Forest Circle
Nashville, TN 37221
615-662-1616
Email: [email protected], Robert@
clynemedia.com
Web: clynemedia.com
Notable Projects: Anthrax, Fun Lovin’
Criminals, Amon Amarth
LUCAS FACKLER
Email: [email protected]
Web: linkedin.com/in/lucasfackler
Styles: rock, indie, folk, jazz, hip-hop
JOHN FALZARANO
Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta
818-419-0323
Email: [email protected]
Web: recordingtruck.com
Styles: All
Notable Projects: call for details
NICOLAS FOURNIER
(Engineer, Mixer, Producer)
Email: [email protected]
Web: nicolasfournier.com
Styles: rock, alternative. Indie, pop, R&B,
hip-hop
Notable Projects: Death Cab for Cutie,
The Vaccines, Of Monsters and Men, At
The Drive-in, Biy Clyro
MAURICE GAINEN PRODUCTIONS
4470 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 177
Hollywood, CA 90027
323-662-3642
Email:[email protected]
Web:mauricegainen.com
Styles:Any/all musical styles, film, TV, etc.
Notable Projects:Starbucks (Mas-
tered 185 CDs), Spoon, Rita Coolidge,
Rafael Moreira, Alex Skolnick, Andy
McKee, Darek Oles w/ Brad Mehldau, Jim
Hershman w/ Lee Konitz, Patty Austin
(Sound Design), the Hues Corporation,
Angela Carole Brown, Little Wilie G, Joe
Bataan, Orchestre Surreal, Mighty Mo
Rodgers, Paul Fried, Disney, KCRW, Ron
Powell, Mark San Filippo, Tim Fenton, Ari
Giancaterino, Dale Fielder, Nori Tani, Doug
MacDonald, Mike Cliord
ARNIE GEHER
(producer, mixer, engineer)
Port Hueneme, CA
818-763-7225
Email: [email protected]
Web: reverbnation.com/arniegeher
DAVID GIELAN
Recording Academy Member
Web: gielan.com/producerengineer
Styles: all, pop, rock, alt, hip-hop, electro,
Film/TV/video game composer, singer-
songwriter, audio post-production, studio
owner.
Notable Projects/Clients: Joey Lawrence,
Universal Music, EMI, Animal Planet, Poor
Yorick, Wayne Stylez, Arturo G. Alvarez,
Lorelei Carlson, Caviar Content, iQimedia,
Vox Pop Films *Email for more information
BILLY GRAZIADEI
(producer, engineer)
Fire Water Studios
Co-Founder of Biohazard.com
310-354-5901
Email: [email protected]
Web: firewaterstudios.com
Notable Projects: 9 Biohazard Records,
Cypress Hill, Onyx, Hate Breed, Life of
Agony, Pantera, Sick of it All, SlipKnot, Sid
# 9, Type O Negative, Agnostic Front
ROSS HOGARTH
Hoax Productions
Web:hoaxproductions.com
Contact:Ross Hogarth
Styles:all
Notable Projects:Van Halen, Keb’ Mo’,
Ziggy Marley , The Doobie Brothers,Gov’t
Mule, Roger Waters, John Mellencamp,
R.E.M., Jewel
CAZADOR RECORDING
(Top L.A. Producer, Audio Engineer, Studio
LIVE Drummer/Programmer, Studio Vocal-
ist, In-Studio Vocal Coach, Composer,
Songwriter) Owner of Cazador Recording
(ProTools10 HD6)
Hollywood, CA
323-655-0615
Email: cazador[email protected]
Web: jimmyhunter.com, jimbojamz. com
Styles: rock, pop, R&B, most styles, live
drumming or programming,
Hunter has produced over 5000 songs
since 1986
Notable Projects: JIMBOJAMZ
(my solo projects), Todd Stanford (4
Country CDs), Ivy Lite Rocway (85 songs),
Savannah Phillips (many songs), Tim
Fleming’s Selective Amnesia, Mark R. Kent
(3 CDs), Dr. Alias, the West Hollywood
Cheerleaders, Dre Charles, Lisa Gold (1
CD), Thorn/Aerial School, Tom Powers,
Carl Summers (Cix Bits), the Della Reese
(UP church UFBL weekly Ministry)
THOMAS HORNIG
(freelance mixer, producer)
Tomcat On The Prowl Productions
Canaoga Park, CA
818-533-8669
Email: [email protected]
Web: tomcatontheprowl.com
Styles: singer-songwriter, pop, americana,
country/folk, rock
Notable Projects: Jamila Ford – The Deep
End (Engineer/Mixer), Matt Doherty – Dig-
nity (Mastering), Red Bull Media – Blood
Road (Post)
Web: tomcatontheprowl.com
Styles: singer-songwriter, pop, americana,
country/folk, rock
Notable Projects:
Jamila Ford–The Deep
End (Engineer/Mixer, Matt Doherty–Dig-
nity (Mastering), Red Bull Media–Blood
Road (Post)
CHRIS JULIAN
145 Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera, CA 94925 Ste 311
310-924-7849
Email: [email protected]
Web: chrisjulian.com, ImaginePost.com
Styles: rock,pop , AAA, alt., R&B.
Artist development, allbudgets.
*unsolicited material accepted
KEVIN KILLEN
Joe D’Ambrosio Management, Inc.
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B
orn and educated in Rome, the composer, producer and engineer
Max Di Carlo picked up the guitar as a kid and has kept it close
at hand ever since. In his late teens, he enrolled in Italy’s famed
National Academy of St. Cecilia, earned his degree in orchestration and
composition and went on to work for a decade in classical music. In the
‘80s, Di Carlo surrendered to the persuasion of pop and the first hit song
he penned in that genre—Gary Low’s 1983 “I Want You”—charted in
several countries. Now he composes and produces largely for film and
lives in Calabasas, CA. Artists he’s worked with include Brazilian singer,
Xuxa, and a pair of Johns: Elton and Olivia Newton. He spent many years
composing and producing in the pop world, but returned to classical roots
in 2004.
In recent weeks and months, Di Carlo collaborated remotely with the
Budapest Symphony and Prague Philharmonic Orchestras. As in nearly
all things, remote recording comes with its joys and frustrations. “One
of the advantages,” he says, “is that if you work with an orchestra [in
Los Angeles], it will cost you something like $24,000 for a thirty-minute
session. In Budapest, the same only costs around $1,200. But the big
challenge is mixing. The rooms [in European studios] aren’t like the
ones in L.A. The sound is a little muffled and not as bright as it is here.
Hollywood studios have that famous
sound that we’re used to. The good
news is that the European musicians
are great. Also, if I’m doing, say, an
Italian or English movie, a $300,000
soundtrack won’t be in the budget.”
As a seasoned producer, often his
biggest challenge is when he works
with others in the same field who don’t
always share or grasp his vision fully.
“My sensitivity never married well with
these people,” he admits. “Even with
pop music, sometimes I’d go into the
studio and the engineer was taking
[a song] in a completely different way
[than he’d intended]. That was a huge
frustration for me. Transmitting my
emotion to them was always hard.
I have found engineers who get my
taste, but even we still fight.”
Unlike composing for pop or rock
where there are usually just a handful
of instruments involved—guitar, bass
and drums, primarily—classical and
film scores will often employ upward
of 80. “Sometimes you need full brass
and woodwinds,” Di Carlo asserts. “It’s not because I like to make big
music, but sometimes scenes require the push or power at the end.”
Di Carlo spent ten years studying composition formally, but feels that
he gained at least as much if not more insight and experience simply
by working alongside legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone.
“He didn’t know that I was grabbing a lot of secrets just by being in the
studio,” the producer observes. “In other words, I was listening very care-
fully. Those kinds of lessons are so important in the life of a would-be
composer, maybe even more than 10 years of conservatory. If I ever
teach, I’ll seat students in a studio with a composer for a year and tell
them to observe and absorb without talking.”
Contact Ed Cohen - Rock Garden Conspiracy, edcohen@pcisys.net;
soundcloud.com/max-di-carlo-1
MAX DI CARLO
. . . lessons he’s learned as
a producer, composer and
engineer are:
• When you work with artists,
you’ll be a therapist. Each has
their own background.
• Respect one hundred percent
the will and mentality of
where an artist comes from.
If they want to do rock music,
don’t tell them to do pop;
don’t impose your own views.
• I keep my hand in my
pocket, which is an Italian
expression. It means that I
take the rudimentary things
that an artist expresses and
I make them the best that I
can. Ultimately, I let the artist
influence me.
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JEFF ANDERSON
Lafayette, IN
765-588-7212
Email: janderson@jeffandersonmuse.
com
Web: http://www.jeffandersonmuse.
com/contact
Styles: emo, rock, pop
Notable Projects: Amanda Overmyer,
Anna-Marie Sanderson, Anthony
Glise, Jared Yates, Waltz for Venus,
Kayla Newton, Joe Peters
MATT ANTHONY
Parklane Production
Studio City, CA
(323) 540 9830
Email: mat[email protected]
Website: parklaneproduction.com
Genre: Pop, Rock & R’n’B
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Fix Audio Designs
fixaudiodesigns.com
A History of Audio Innovation and Reinvention: With so many custom
designs and several major companies in his expansive history, veteran
electronics engineer, sonic designer and entrepreneur Paul Wolff breaks
the subjects down this way: “The focus should be three seconds on own-
ing API, three on owning Tonelux, then the rest on Fix Audio Designs,”
the company he founded in 2016 after fulfilling a request from Gregor
Schweiger in Germany to create a 64 input surround console with over
140) 500 series module slots.
After launching his career as the front-of-house sound engineer for the
Washington, D.C. nightclub The Bayou, he moved into the console busi-
ness at Datatronix in 1978, just after the company had acquired API. He
subsequently purchased API, where over the years he introduced innova-
tive products including the 5502 rack mount EQ, the 550B, the 3124 and
the 512b mic pre, as well as the Legacy Console and, with Jeff Bork, the
Legacy Plus and the Vision (after API was sold to the ATI Group). In 2004,
Wolff formed Tonelux, whose product line was geared towards the new
studio model, with much of the production work being done in the DAW.
After selling Tonelux, he launched Fix Audio Designs after several years
consulting for audio companies like A-Designs, Analog Alien, Steven Slate
Companies and Sunset Sound. The nickname Fix goes back to the ‘70s.
Immersive Console: In 2020, Valhalla Studios in New York debuted its
64 input Fix 360 console, built by Wolff and designed by Wolff and the
studio’s engineering wizard Ronald Prent. The console supports any
format from stereo through various surround sound configurations to
immersive Dolby Atmos, Sony 360RA, Auro-3D and DTS. It has seven
pan pods which serve both the upper and lower horizontal planes, with
7.1 panning on the floor and 4 channels on the ceiling, in addition to
allowing movement between those planes, plus a dedicated LFE send. It
is capable of mixing and monitoring up to 24 channels, Stereo, LCRS, 5.1,
7.1, 9.1, 11.1, etc.
Andy Hong and Reid Shippen have purchased a 24 input FIX console for
Nashville, and Wolff has sold others to Pete Weiss of Verdant Studios (cus-
tom 16 channel), and Ken and Olive Paul of The Home for Unloved Toys in
LaGrange, IL (configured as a 32 input channel immersive console). Wolff’s
clients include Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who will use the 802 console
for tracking and summing/mixing along with the dual Slate Raven system.
Jam had a classic comment about the console when he first heard its
capabilities: “This sounds like truffles. Everybody loves truffles.”
Quote from Paul Wolff: “I like the old saying ‘Think outside the box,’
but find that all too often, when someone succeeds with an outside
the box idea or concept, they build a box around it and can’t adapt
well to changes in their industry. When I create something new, I try to
completely erase the blackboard and start over—continually breaking
the walls of the box and making sure the box doesn’t engulf me. Another
expression I’m fond of is ‘groovebuster,’ which I heard during a session
where everything was going well until the vocalist’s mic pre failed and
everything started popping and sputtering. I vow with my designs and
products to make sure I’m never a groovebuster! You never want to inter-
rupt an artist’s path or flow.”
Contact Fix Audio Designs, 703-730-8800
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TRUBIFY
trubify.com
The Age of the “Digital Troubadour:” With a catchy name that re-
ects the digital age’s equivalent of artists traveling around and sharing
their talents from town to town, Trubify is a groundbreaking live music
streaming and social media app offering musicians a platform that—un-
like other mainstream apps with streaming capabilities—can generate
signicant revenue while allowing fans to discover, share and support
their favorite artists. Currently in the beta testing stage, the app––free
to both fans and musicians––will officially launch in 2022. For founder
Stephen Tyszka, it’s the culmination of a successful dual career in the
music and technology realms.
Trubify Founder’s Eclectic Background: After years of working as a
songwriter, vocalist, Motown session guitarist and owner of several music
production studios, Tyszka shifted into app development, collaborating
with ntech founder and Chairman of Acorns (a micro-investing company)
Walter Cruttenden and veteran gaming developer Paul Sams. At one point,
Tyszka was brought on board to help launch Pharrell Williams’ music.com,
a repository of “stories behind the songs,” but Tyszka was frustrated that
there were still no apps dedicated to helping artists fully monetize their
talents––which became a key selling point for Trubify.
Quote from Stephen Tyszka:
“The Trubify concept was some-
thing I had been thinking about for
years––how to digitally mobilize
the artist community and enable
them to monetize their music,” he
says. “Two years ago, I was on the
beach in Costa Rica, jotting down
problems of the music industry
which could be solved by tech. I
felt that some of the biggest chal-
lenges that music artists face had
viable solutions, and with my previ-
ous experience in both industries,
I could develop a meaningful prod-
uct. The Trubify app is free and
provides artists with the opportunity
to monetize their music, rather than
just pocketing a few dollars.”
Tipping and Cover Songs:
In addition to the opportunity for
artists to earn two cents per live
viewer and one cent per viewer
of the archived content, Trubify
is the rst music app to integrate
in-app purchase technology,
which is common in gaming.
Thus far in the beta testing stage,
users have embraced the tipping
feature in much greater numbers
than anticipated, embracing the immediacy of connection to their favorite
artists and in some cases starting “tipping wars” as viewers from across
the country share the experience. Another unprecedented feature is
that content creators can earn revenue with cover songs owned by the
current publishers. Trubify works with the performing rights organizations
and music publishers to secure and pay all licensing fees so the artist
doesn’t have to. When a Trubify artist performs a cover, it will not be
pulled down or demonetized as it is on other platforms. Trubify will also
serve as a “digital concierge/digital manager”; the app makes it easy to
schedule performances, “go live” for impromptu performances, or upload
prerecorded content. The app even generates promotional assets that the
artists can share to their social media.
Corporate Branding: In addition to connecting artists with fans,
Trubify also facilitates engagements between artists and top brands, with
an AI-driven match-making capability that can establish partnerships
between brands and musical inuencers. The app is currently working
with instrument and music technology companies like Moog, Taylor, Kala
and Sweetwater, but Tyszka anticipates there will be larger corporate
sponsors over time. For artists and users, Trubify generates 800 data
attributes that helps identify core brands that want to work with artists to
create innovative revenue streams.
Contact Trubify, 949-599-8828
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ROYER LABS
royerlabs.com
The Art of the Ribbon Microphone: David Royer, founder of Royer Labs,
is one of an elite group of microphone designers who know that music
and sound are inseparable from electronic design. He founded his first
company, Mojave Audio in his Fullerton garage, where he modified amps
and made his own condenser mics, mic pre’s and compressors. Building
gear under the Mojave and DVA labels, he created a number of popular
condenser mics. During this “garage period,” Royer came across his first
ribbon mic, a Reslo that needed repair, and his fascination for ribbon mics
was born. The design of his first product, the R-121, led to the opening of
Royer Labs in 1998. Shortly after the R-121, the Burbank based company
released the SF-12 stereo ribbon mic, followed by the R-122 (the world’s
first phantom powered ribbon mic) and the TEC Award winning R-122V
tube ribbon mic and the live series ribbon mics for live use.
VP John Jennings: “Royer is made up entirely of musicians who really
care about music and quality. Our commitment is to make the highest
quality, best sounding hand-built mics possible. We don’t cut corners, we
respect our clientele, and we give them the very best we can. Others may
claim that, but those are the values we live by.”
The Flagship R-121: The award-winning R-121 is Royer’s flagship mi-
crophone; the world’s first radically reengineeredribbon microphoneand
the model that reintroduced ribbon mics to engineers around the world.
The R-121 gives all of the warmth and natural sound thatexperienced
engineershave long turned to ribbon mics for, but in a compact, light-
weight, high output and tough-as-nails package that was unheard of in a
ribbon mic before the R-121. Its users have included Al Schmitt, Arturo
Sandoval, Wayne Bergeron, Jerry Hey, Zakk Wylde, Jeff Beck and the
late Eddie Van Halen.
The dBooster: The latest Royer product is a departure from the com-
pany’s long evolution of ribbon mics. True to its name, the dBooster is an
inline signal booster with two gain settings, 12 dB and 20 dB, which allow
the user to dial in just the right amount of inline gain for different singers
and instruments. The 20 dB setting gives great amounts of clean boost
for recording soft instruments and vocalists. The dBooster’s Class A input
stage delivers crystal clean gain with virtually no noise or self-distortion.
Its low impedance output keeps the sound clean in the studio and in live
settings, driving long cable lengths and difficult loads like mic splitters and
vintage style preamps with no loss of gain, no increased distortion and
excellent headroom.
“Many preamps don’t have enough gain to get a clean signal from
a ribbon mic or dynamic mics,” says Jennings. “There are other signal
lifters on the market, but we felt they should have better performance
so we designed our own, modeling it after the front stage of a high-end
mic preamplifier. The dBooster is a sophisticated device that truly helps
you get more from your existing mic collection, so it’s an excellent and
inexpensive addition to a mic closet.”
Contact Royer Labs, 818-847-012
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Kevorkian Mastering, Inc.
kevorkianmastering.com
A Passion for Mastering: Fred Kevorkian’s background in electronics and
passion for music originally led him into the world of audio consulting and
studio design. After launching his career in Paris working for the sound
company Sonofrance, he moved to New York to become chief recording
engineer at Sear Sound, where he collaborated with owner Walter Sear
in building and customizing unique vintage gear. He improved his skills
by engineering countless jazz and rock sessions. His evolving interest in
mastering led Sear to create Studio B, where Kevorkian spent five years
mastering albums for indie and major label artists.
After a subsequent five-year stint at Absolute Audio, in  he launched
Kevorkian Mastering, which operated for years at Avatar/Power Station
and recently relocated to the Greenpoint area of Brooklyn. While mastering
indie artists and bands are his longtime “bread and butter,” over the years
he has worked on projects for numerous rock superstars and jazz icons,
including The White Stripes, Maroon , Dave Matthews Band, Willie Nelson,
Ryan Adams, Phish, Iggy Pop, Sonny Rollins and Billy Cobham. It’s a two-
man operation with veteran manager/engineer Larry Lachmann, who
started working with Kevorkian years ago.
Analog Mastering: Kevorkian’s introduction to and work with analog in
the s still informs the unique sonic aesthetic he brings to his mastering
projects today. One of his most popular vintage tools is the s Ampex
 tape machine (converted to ½”  ips) the electronics of which he
completely custom rebuilt by hand to his own specs. “The modified ma-
chine sounds more accurate for modern mastering needs, and having a half
inch rather than quarter inch keeps the noise floor down,” he says. Another
key playback source is the Ampex ATR  (” and ½”). Analog equipment
includes the Sontec MES-C/ Parametric Equalizer, the Pultec EQM-
Mastering Equalizers and the Manley “Variable-MU” Lim/Comp (Mastering
Version). Besides their classic analog gear, high end digital processing and
a perfectly balanced acoustical environment, Kevorkian and Lachmann say
they mostly rely on their well-trained sets of ears.
Remastering and Restoration: Kevorkian is also involved in restoring/
remastering older projects for several artists. They include the Gentle Giant
catalog, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion catalog, and an ongoing project of
Jerry Garcia live recordings including the beautiful box set Jerry Garcia—
Before the Dead. He has the experience, knowledge and proper tools to
handle and safely play back a variety of formats, and the processing power
to correct most recording issues and aging degradation.
Quote from Fred Kevorkian: “With every project, I see my job as
simply making things sound better. Critical listening is essential, but at
Kevorkian Mastering, we also make it a priority to listen to the client first.
Knowledge and experience are obviously important in this business, but
the key to being successful, in addition to knowing your tools, is under-
standing what our clients want. Once you get that, everything else falls
into place. We’re the last stop before a project is released, so everything
has to be just right.”
Contact Kevorkian Mastering, Inc., [email protected]
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riginally from Buffalo, NY, musician and producer Dave Schulz
started on the piano when he was 11. He went on to play locally
and win various awards. Toward the late ‘90s he got a call from
Robby Takac, bassist with the Goo Goo Dolls, and was invited to play
keys for them at A Day in the Garden (aka Woodstock ’98). Schulz was
then tapped to join the band’s Dizzy Up the Girl tour, spending two years
on the road. After his move to L.A., he organized an all-star jam night
at Ian Copeland’s The Backstage Cafe. He’s since collaborated with a
range of artists including Wang Chung, Berlin and Cherie Currie, founding
member of The Runaways.
His recent undertaking was a charity cover of New Radicals’ “You Get
What You Give.” Artists involved include Currie, Takac and Bumblefoot,
formerly of Guns N’ Roses. “That song holds a special place for me
because it sounds like a modern Todd Rundgren record and I’m a huge
fan,” Schulz explains. “It also felt extremely timely. The message alone
speaks to a lot of things today, such as venues being shut down, poten-
tially, by the pandemic and the general turmoil that COVID has caused. It
will benet The David Z Foundation, which helps kids with music educa-
tion. It’s also aligned with Robby’s [Takac] Music is Art in Buffalo.”
Schulz has always produced his own records and in the past few years
began to do the same for other artists. “I’d always wanted to produce
and I thought I’d be good at it,” he says of his evolution. “Cherie [Currie]
believed in me and let me produce a
track––a cover of Burt Bacharach’s
‘What the World Needs Now.’ The
cool thing was that her singing Burt
Bacharach is completely shocking
to most people. It turned out great.
Burt heard it himself and liked it. That
led to me producing her entire solo
record, which we’ll start next month.
It’ll be either an EP or full record and
I’ll bring in A-list musicians. The goal
is to make a record of all the songs
you wouldn’t think she’d sing; songs
that will be conducive to having a lot
of fun in the studio.”
One of his favorite studio memories
is when he was working on his song
“Back to Me.” Robi Banerji, an engineer friend, had called in a favor and
got producer and musician Daniel Lanois to come in and play pedal steel
on it. “I’m a big fan and Robi told me that [Lanois] was tough on lyrics and
might tell me to rewrite them on the spot,” Schulz recalls. “I’ve heard sto-
ries of him making Bono rewrite on the y. But he liked mine and said that
they sounded like a man trapped at midnight. He made me re-sing the
lead vocal into an old SM-57 mic just sitting on the couch. I was nervous
as hell but ended up getting a really great vocal.”
Schulz does much of his work at “The Dave Cave,” his home studio.
“I’ve got both a Logic-based system as well as Pro Tools and Ableton; it’s
set up so that different engineers can come in and work [easily],” he ex-
plains. “I’m not an engineer, personally, and I like to have one [come in]. I
respect other people’s talent in that eld and don’t want to do everything
myself. I like to put the best minds together and make things happen.
That’s where I shine as a producer and that’s the key to a great record.”
Schulz plans to begin work soon with Currie and aims to produce a
record for sax artist Katja Rieckermann, who’s worked with Rod Stewart.
Contact daveschulzmusic.com; @daveschulzmusic
on YouTube, Twitter and Instagram
DAVE SCHULZ
– ROB PUTNAM
...lessons he’s learned as a
musician and producer are:
• Trust your instincts and don’t
be shy to voice your opinion.
• Always try to connect,
whether live or in the studio.
Connection is key.
• It’s the musician, not the
instrument or the gear.
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bonie Smith has always loved music, although as she was starting
out she had her sights set on a career in the WNBA. But when she
was about 15, she stepped into Memphis’ Strings & Things where
she witnessed a Roland sequencer wielding its might. Her love for it was
deep and immediate and it shaped the way she hears songs: piece-by-
piece rather than as a whole.
Smith studied music in college, interned everywhere she could and
earned her master’s degree at NYU. Smith is now the senior producer &
engineer with Atlantic Records in N.Y.C. She’s worked on soundtracks
such as Hamilton, Mean Girls and Dear Evan Hansen and alongside art-
ists including The Roots and Alanis Morissette. In 2007 Smith founded
Gender Amplified at Barnard College, a non-profit dedicated to helping
women in music, production and engineering.
A key part of a producer’s job is to make artists feel comfortable and
to establish a vibe that fosters creativity. The main strategies that Smith
employs are largely sensory ones. “You need to make sure that there’s
soft lighting, the studio smells great and that the temperature is right,” she
asserts. “Artists’ olfactory experiences are often overlooked. If the studio
smells bad or the temperature isn’t right, that can create a bit of anxiety.
Sometimes I’ll favor lamps over ceiling lights, especially if the overheads
are abrasive. Dimmers or warmer-colored bulbs help too. Beyond that,
your disposition matters a lot. I make sure that I know something about the
artist so that we can converse and I can
learn what their expectations are.
“As soon as an artist goes into the
live room and starts screwing around on
instruments, I’m rolling, so I’ve caught
whatever they’ve done,” she continues.
“That’s one of my favorite parts of being
an engineer: the ability to capture every-
thing. I don’t want to ever relay the bad
news that I didn’t get something or ask
an artist if they’re ready to record. When
you can tell them that you’ve caught
something and they didn’t even know
you were rolling, that ups the respect
lev-
el
and they know that they can trust you.
Good engineers arrive early and leave
late. They’re always ready.”
Being in New York, Smith is often
tapped to work on Broadway recordings. Not surprisingly, the challenges
associated with them differ significantly from records with individual
artists. “There’s usually tons of sheet music brought in and you have
to make sure everything is orderly,” she explains. “You’re dealing with
musicians that are doing eight shows a week and they have to fit in a
session between rehearsals and shows. An individual artist may spend
days in the studio and not record anything or record things that they
end up scrapping. In my experience with cast albums, they don’t even
get green-lit until you pretty much know all of the material and basically
you’re recording every song from the show. Decisions have already been
made and there isn’t a lot of creative input at that point. There are also a
lot of union rules that don’t allow performers to record past a certain time
and there may be sessions with a hundred tracks dedicated solely to the
orchestra.”
See eboniesmith.com, instagram.com/eboniesmithmusic
EBONIE SMITH
. . . lessons she’s learned as a
producer and engineer are:
• Preparation. I do a recording plan
for every session, sometimes weeks
in advance.
• A great producer is a vibe master.
That starts before the studio. You
have to plan who’ll be in the room
and also have a vision for a track.
• Have a sense of adventure. You need
one to make good art. You also must be
willing to make mistakes and to stand
behind a sound that you’ve created.
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riginally from Buffalo, NY, musician and producer Dave Schulz
started on the piano when he was 11. He went on to play locally
and win various awards. Toward the late ‘90s he got a call from
Robby Takac, bassist with the Goo Goo Dolls, and was invited to play
keys for them at A Day in the Garden (aka Woodstock ’98). Schulz was
then tapped to join the band’s Dizzy Up the Girl tour, spending two years
on the road. After his move to L.A., he organized an all-star jam night
at Ian Copeland’s The Backstage Cafe. He’s since collaborated with a
range of artists including Wang Chung, Berlin and Cherie Currie, founding
member of The Runaways.
His recent undertaking was a charity cover of New Radicals’ “You Get
What You Give.” Artists involved include Currie, Takac and Bumblefoot,
formerly of Guns N’ Roses. “That song holds a special place for me
because it sounds like a modern Todd Rundgren record and I’m a huge
fan,” Schulz explains. “It also felt extremely timely. The message alone
speaks to a lot of things today, such as venues being shut down, poten-
tially, by the pandemic and the general turmoil that COVID has caused. It
will benet The David Z Foundation, which helps kids with music educa-
tion. It’s also aligned with Robby’s [Takac] Music is Art in Buffalo.”
Schulz has always produced his own records and in the past few years
began to do the same for other artists. “I’d always wanted to produce
and I thought I’d be good at it,” he says of his evolution. “Cherie [Currie]
believed in me and let me produce a
track––a cover of Burt Bacharach’s
‘What the World Needs Now.’ The
cool thing was that her singing Burt
Bacharach is completely shocking
to most people. It turned out great.
Burt heard it himself and liked it. That
led to me producing her entire solo
record, which we’ll start next month.
It’ll be either an EP or full record and
I’ll bring in A-list musicians. The goal
is to make a record of all the songs
you wouldn’t think she’d sing; songs
that will be conducive to having a lot
of fun in the studio.”
One of his favorite studio memories
is when he was working on his song
“Back to Me.” Robi Banerji, an engineer friend, had called in a favor and
got producer and musician Daniel Lanois to come in and play pedal steel
on it. “I’m a big fan and Robi told me that [Lanois] was tough on lyrics and
might tell me to rewrite them on the spot,” Schulz recalls. “I’ve heard sto-
ries of him making Bono rewrite on the y. But he liked mine and said that
they sounded like a man trapped at midnight. He made me re-sing the
lead vocal into an old SM-57 mic just sitting on the couch. I was nervous
as hell but ended up getting a really great vocal.”
Schulz does much of his work at “The Dave Cave,” his home studio.
“I’ve got both a Logic-based system as well as Pro Tools and Ableton; it’s
set up so that different engineers can come in and work [easily],” he ex-
plains. “I’m not an engineer, personally, and I like to have one [come in]. I
respect other people’s talent in that eld and don’t want to do everything
myself. I like to put the best minds together and make things happen.
That’s where I shine as a producer and that’s the key to a great record.”
Schulz plans to begin work soon with Currie and aims to produce a
record for sax artist Katja Rieckermann, who’s worked with Rod Stewart.
Contact daveschulzmusic.com; @daveschulzmusic
on YouTube, Twitter and Instagram
DAVE SCHULZ
– ROB PUTNAM
...lessons he’s learned as a
musician and producer are:
• Trust your instincts and don’t
be shy to voice your opinion.
• Always try to connect,
whether live or in the studio.
Connection is key.
• It’s the musician, not the
instrument or the gear.
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• Creatively, less is more. If you find that you’re adding things to
help the energy, maybe you should think about cutting some
things out.
• It’s not an insult to take care of your business; to make sure that
you’re paid on something. Sometimes people walk into these
things as friends and they’re not once it’s finished.
• The last thing my father said to me before he died was ‘Don’t talk
someone into singing something they don’t love because they
might have to sing it for  years.’
The three most important lessons
he’s learned as a producer are:
• Creatively, less is more. If you find
that you’re adding things to help the
energy, maybe you should think about
cutting some things out.
• It’s not an insult to take care of your
business; to make sure that you’re paid
on something. Sometimes people walk
into these things as friends and they’re
not once it’s finished.
• The last thing my father said to
me before he died was ‘Don’t talk
someone into singing something they
don’t love because they might have to
sing it for  years.’
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riginally from Guatemala, mix engineer and 11-time Grammy-winner
Manny Marroquin fell in love with music when he discovered the
drums as a child. Later he attended L.A.’s Alexander Hamilton High
School where he logged countless hours in the school’s studio. Rather
than attend college, Marroquin spent a few months in an engineering
program and landed a runner gig at Enterprise Studios. His break came
when a producer asked him to do a rough mix of some tracks, was suit-
ably impressed and invited Marroquin to mix the entire record. Since that
pivotal day, he’s worked with artists such as Kanye West, Phoenix, Alicia
Keys and a swath of others.
Like any good mixer, Marroquin knows when and how to massage
a track. But over the years he’s learned something of equal importance
and perhaps more nuanced: when to do little or nothing. “That’s the
million-dollar question,” he asserts, “and it’s what makes [mixers] unique:
knowing when to do something and knowing when to leave [a track]
alone. Some people express themselves through frequencies. That’s
mostly instinctual and I don’t think it can be taught. It’s almost like teach-
ing someone good taste. You can show that to people, but it’s got to
come from within. That’s a combination of thousands of key points you’ve
learned since the moment you were born.”
It’s common for records to have
multiple producers and just as many
mixers. Marroquin views that as a
choice that depends in large part on
the genre and artist. “We just finished
the record for Paramore,” he explains.
“That band needs one consistent sound
because it’s an album with one pro
-
ducer. But then you get another band
or genre and they may have several. If
there’s only one producer, nine times
out of ten it’ll be the same mixer. So, it
depends a lot on who the producer is.
In today’s world, we don’t necessarily
listen to albums as much as we used
to, so it becomes less important to
have [only] one mixer.”
Plugin-maker Waves approached
Marroquin to create the Manny
Marroquin Signature Series bundle.
“When I signed on to do it, they
wanted something that was slightly different and easy to use,” he recalls.
“My EQ is a four-band and I believe there are 14 different frequencies
overall. Each one is based on a piece of gear in my room and is modeled
to mirror it. For example, my 25k could be an Avalon EQ, 125 hertz could
be my Neve and 800 could be my API. So, it’s a super EQ with all of the
gear but also the frequencies I tend to go to.”
Recently Marroquin completed work with Paramore, the 1975, Phoenix
and Kendrick Lamar. In fact, the day Music Connection spoke with him,
he’d just begun the mix on DJ Khaled’s latest record. He remains in
close contact with David Sears, his high school mentor, who’s now Vice
President, Education for GRAMMY in the Schools. Indeed, they often sit
on panels together. Marroquin works almost exclusively at North Holly-
wood’s Larrabee Studios, his seven-room workspace, which he acquired
in 2008.
See mannymarroquin.com,
Instagram @mannymarroquin,
Twitter @MMMixes
MANNY MARROQUIN
. . . lessons he’s learned as a
mix engineer are:
• Be a good people person and com-
municator. Be observant of how
someone moves their body when
they listen to your mix.
• You’re only as good as your client.
Hopefully you can connect with the
right people.
• Be more emotional and less literal.
Think more with your right brain – the
creative side – than with your left,
which is the technical side..
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Introduction to Music
Publishing for Musicians
By Bobby Borg & Michael Eames
(paperback) $34.00
Worth every penny, thisis a down-to-earth new
book written by two musicians and industry
pros (and Music Connection contributors) with
decades of experience. They’ve organized it
into seven clearly-written sections that will help
musicians, students, songwriters, beat makers
and others save time and avoid getting screwed.
Topics include
the basics of
copyrights,
types of pub-
lishing income,
publishing
companies and
types of deals,
creative mat-
ters of music
publishing,
and things you
need to know
about music
publishing’s
future.
Made in Hollywood: All Access
with The Go-Go’s
By Gina Schock
(hardcover) $40.00
Go-Go’s drummer Gina Schock takes fans
behind the scenes for a look at her personal
photos documenting her band's wild journey
to the heights of fame and stardom. Featuring
posters, photographs, Polaroids, and other
memorabilia from her archives,Made In Hol-
lywoodalso
includes stories
from each
member of the
band, along
with other cul-
tural luminar-
ies like Kate
Pierson, Jodie
Foster, Dave
Stewart, Mar-
tha Quinn and
Paul Reubens.
Three Pianos: A Memoir
By Andrew McMahon
(hardcover) $27.95
The Something Corporate and Jack’s Manne-
quin frontman delivers an engrossing memoir
about the challenges and triumphs of his child-
hood and career,
as seen through the
lens of his personal
connection to three
pianos. McMahon
not only recounts his
grueling efforts to
make it as an indie
artist, but also how
he dealt with––and
prerailed over––a
bout with leukemia
at age 23.
The Storyteller—Tales of Life
and Music
By Dave Grohl
(hardcover) $29.99
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has penned a
vivid memoir that conveys both the ordinary and
the extraordinary moments and events of his life.
Standouts include
some harrowing
incidents with
Nirvana bandmate
Kurt Cobain as
well as heartfelt
moments with
Grohl’s wife and
kids. Experiences
with Pantera, John
Fogerty, Tom
Petty, Iggy Pop,
John Paul Jones,
Paul McCartney
and others make
this autobiography
a satisfying read.
Rock Concert
By Marc Myers
(hardcover) $30.00
There’s plenty of fascinating information to glean
from Myer’s oral history examination of the
evolution of the rock concert business, from the
wild west ‘50s to the corporatized ‘80s. Myers
does it with insightful statements from prominent
insiders (Seymour
Stein, George
Wein, Henry Diltz,
Marshall Chess,
Michael Lang),
performers (Ian
Anderson, Todd
Rundgren, Alice
Cooper) and the
fans in the stands,
with special atten-
tion to milestone
events such
as Woodstock,
Altamont and Live
Aid.
Carpenters: The Musical Legacy
By Mike Cidoni Lennox & Chris May
(hardcover) $35.00
The story of one of the most enduring and
endeared recording artists in history—the
Carpenters—is told for the rst time from the
perspective of Richard Carpenter, through
more than 100 hours of exclusive interviews
and some 200 photographs from the artist’s
personal archive.
This nicely illus-
trated book takes
you through the
multimillion-selling,
Grammy-winning
duo’s formative
years right up
through their
1970s stardom
and Karen’s
unfortunate end.
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Barrett’s maiden single, “I Hope,”
was the first Top 10 Hot Country
Songs debut by a solo female artist
since October 2017.
Barrett sang “God Bless America”
and tossed out the first pitch at a
Pittsburgh Pirates game in May 2018.
She sang the National Anthem at a
Pittsburgh Steelers game later that
year and at the Daytona 500 as well.
Reality-TV actor Jeremy Vuolo of
Counting On officiated at Barrett and
Foehner’s wedding in October 2019.
Forbes listed Barrett as one of its 30
Under 30 in Music in 2020.
Barrett made the cut on Variety’s
2020 Young Hollywood Impact
Report.
In April 2021, Barrett earned the New
Female Artist of the Year honor at the
ACM Awards.
In May 2021, Barrett scooped up three
wins at the Billboard Music Awards,
for Top Country Female Artist, Top
Country Song (“I Hope”) and Top
Collaboration (“I Hope”) with Charlie
Puth.
Later that month, Barrett nabbed Best
Country New Artist at the iHeartRadio
Music Awards.
At the same ceremony, Barrett’s
ensemble—a one-shoulder
Balmain dress, Saint Laurent heels,
Established jewelry and Tyler Ellis
clutch—impressed Elle enough to
land on its Best Looks From the 2021
iHeartRadio Music Awards rundown,
while People called her and husband
Foehner one of the “Cutest Couples
on the Red Carpet.”
to do that someday. My dad would talk about it
and stand at the table next to me and said when
they said my name it was going to be like a full-
circle moment. And the Billboard Awards were
special because they [represent] all genres. To
be able to win three awards that night, and I
was the most-nominated female, was special.
MC: I assume another unforgettable moment
must have been when you had the chance to
link up with Dolly Parton. I think it was online
only [for Amazon]. Have you met her in person
yet? And why did you choose one of her songs
[“I Will Always Love You”] to cover?
Barrett: I did not get to meet her, and yes, I
really want to. But getting to talk to her was
an honor. She’s one of the many people who I
looked up to my entire life in the country music
format. I love so many things about her—one,
specifically, is how she always writes songs that
are very genuine. I try to do that with my life,
and she’s inspired me in that way.
“Jolene” was just a really fun song that I sang
for a while when I was like 11 or 12. I think I
naturally gravitated toward the melody. That’s
classic Dolly.
MC: How do you manage to maintain a private
life in the social media era, and what’s the value
you put on privacy?
Barrett: There’s a cost that comes with living
in the spotlight when you sign up for it. People
are naturally going to look into your life and
be a part of it, and there’s nothing wrong with
that. But it just depends on the person and how
much they’re willing to share and how much
they want to share. Being an open book is fine,
but so is drawing boundaries. Not everything
needs to be out in the spotlight.
There’s value in humans being made in the
image of God. We have a right to not having
to share our faith with the world. You have to
work it out within your own family and on your
own terms.
MC: Do you feel like female artists tend to get
asked more about their children versus male
artists?
Barrett: I really haven’t noticed that because
my husband does interviews and gets asked
about our daughter.
MC: You once mentioned that one of the fun
parts of being a parent at this stage in your
child’s life is seeing them discover which new
foods they like or don’t like. Have you noticed
anything this past week or two that Baylah May
likes or doesn’t like?
Barrett: She doesn’t really like blueberries,
which is funny. She’s just such a funny,
interesting child. Yeah. And she’s really starting
to talk a lot. She wants to crawl.
MC: Do you think you’re going to have many
more children?
Barrett: You know, I’ll be grateful for that.
MC: Last question: In just about every interview
I’ve read, you get asked what advice veteran
artists have given you. And I’m wondering, given
that you’ve already accomplished so much, what
advice do you give young artists yourself?
Barrett: Use any negativity thrown at them and
turn it into positivity. Don’t let it eat you up. Look
at it as like fuel to the fire. Just keep one foot
in front of the other. You’re going to get a lot of
closed doors. But keep knocking. Eventually
one of them is going to open.
Contact Jensen Sussman,
[email protected]
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opportunities or deals with you, you have to
show that you’re competent in the following
areas:
• Song copyrights
• Sound recording copyrights
• Synch negotiations (context, timing, territory,
media, duration, and price)
• Recording contracts
• Publishing contracts, and…
• Standard music industry policies and practices
It is crucial that you understand what is fair and
ordinary while also understanding what your
own worth is too. This comes with experience,
but it also comes with checking out additional
resources like Music, Money, and Success by
Jeff and Todd Brabec, and it sometimes comes
from entering into several deals early on where
you get no upfront pay at all (particularly in
music licensing situations like small lms and
TV placements).
On the latter note, be sure to check out the
boxed text below before moving on to our nal
tip on attorneys.
14: Have an Attorney Available
Who Can Help
And nally, for our 14th and last tip on pitching
like a pro, it is important that you nd an
experienced entertainment attorney who
understands music publishing. As they say, a
man who is his own attorney just may have a
fool for a client.
The best way to nd an attorney is
through referrals from people you trust. But
just remember that attorneys are not cheap
(reviewing a simple synch deal could cost $300
per hour).
Sometimes a music business consultant who
truly understands the business could be a more
affordable substitute for an attorney—especially
in cases when there is not a lot of money being
offered for your songs and/or when the risk
of loss is extremely low (like when the deal is
a non-exclusive deal, there is no ownership
transfer involved, or the deal is for a short term).
Free services may also be available to you.
For instance, The University of California Los
Angeles has the Music Industry Clinic where
they provide free help to rising musicians and
bands. There is also the Indie Artist Resource,
which provides free templates.
But whomever you get to assist you, just
be sure you get someone who is highly
recommended. And don’t be a cheap-ass
either. If you are making $2,500 on a synch
deal, you can afford to hire someone. You get
what you pay for.
Okay! So now that you know how to pitch
like a pro, you should really be ready to start
sending out your music to all of those wonderful
places discussed in previous chapters. Are you
excited?! We hope so. On that note, happy
pitching! You can now start hitting the send
button. •
What If No Fee Is
Offered Upfront to
Use My Song?
If a licensing opportunity involves no up
front fee, here are two things to explore:
• Credit or Promotion: Explore the
possibility of getting credit in the end
titles of the project, having them put
a link to your song on their website,
and/or giving you permission to use
portions of the lm (if it’s an indie lm
project, for instance) in your upcoming
music video.
• Step Deals: Explore the possibility
of getting paid in “steps” (particularly
when working on a low-budget indie
lm). Step one might involve giving the
rights to your music for free while the
director is showing the lm at festivals.
Step two might involve getting a
fee when the director is signing a
distribution deal. And step three might
involve getting additional payments as
the director is experiencing sales at
theater box offices.
So as you can see, even when licensing
your music for free, you still have to
know the business and know your place
in it too. After all, you are a pro and not
just a hobbyist.
Bobby Borg, MCM is a former
recording/touring artist, the founder
of Bobby Borg Consulting, and the
author of Music Marketing For The
DIY Musician and Business Basics
For Musicians. He is also an adjunct
professor of Music Industry studies at
USC’s Thornton School of Music.
Michael Eames is a trained
composer, songwriter and pianist
with experience in lm scoring, the
President and co-Founder of PEN
Music Group, Inc., and an advisor to
the Independent Publisher Advisory
Council (IPAC) of the National Music
Publisher’s Association (NMPA).
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Musicians Performance Studios, Inc.
musiciansps.com
Creating a True Music Community: Perhaps the most important line on
the landing page of Rancho Cucamonga, CA-based Musicians Perfor-
mance Studios, Inc. is: “MPS was created for musicians by musicians, we
know how difficult it is to nd a quality facility.”
Launched in 2008 as a multi-rehearsal room facility by veteran drum-
mer Keith Jones, it has by his design grown over the years to become the
Inland Empire’s top state-of-the art fully equipped pro shop, equipment
rental, rehearsal and recording studio, in addition to providing lessons
for all ages and levels and instruments (woodwinds, brass, string, guitar,
bass, drums and vocals). Aside from providing state-of-the-art services,
Jones’ vision has always been to create an environment that encourage
musicians to help each other and form a thriving creative community.
“I have been so blessed in this business,” he says, “and launching and
growing MPS has been my way of giving back. People may know me as
a great drummer, but I would rather be known as a good humanitarian.
There was a need for these services in this area and being a giver has
always been my nature, and those things were always the driving forces
in my business plan.” Serving everyone from weekend warriors to pop
superstars, MPS’ well-known clientele has included The Romantics, Ice-T
& Body Count, Great White, Cameo and Los Lobos.
Rehearsal and Lock Outs: MPS’ spacious, sound-proof studios are de-
signed to enable artists and musicians to maximize their practice sessions
and allow them to create in a relaxed, stress-free environment with no distrac-
tions. Based on size and amenities, the seven rooms range from $17 to $26/
hr with a two-hour minimum. The rooms with full backline include P.A. & mics/
stands, guitar/bass/keyboards, amps and drums. Cymbals are available to
rent for $7. Lockouts range from $250 to $500 depending on the size. There
is also a 1,000 sq. ft. showcase room available for $26/hr. It’s designed for re-
hearsal, but clients can inquire if they are seeking to use it for other purposes.
Recording Studio: Madman Sound is a full-service recording studio
located at MPS. Offering a comfortable, relaxed vibe, the facility has a
three-room layout consisting of a control room, tracking room and a vocal
booth, ideal for artists looking to capture the vibe and feel of a rhythm
section while still maintaining acoustic isolation. It is equipped with an as-
sortment of mics, outboard gear and instruments. Led by Orlando Torres,
MPS’ engineering staff consists of veteran pros with years of experience
in all facets of audio production.
Other Services: MPS has a pro shop carrying instruments and gear from
all major brands at the lowest prices anywhere, guaranteed. They also
now offer graphic design by Sam Mountain, a SoCal based artist/graphic
designer from Claremont who has experience in branding and many
types of design (logo, promo material, merchandise, web) as well as
photography and video editing. MPS also offers full-service, reasonably
priced daily equipment rentals, video and photo shoots and live sound
and lighting systems that can be rented out for events of any size.
Contact Musicians Performance Studios, Inc., 909-944-0100
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THE INDIE ARTIST
“Music Connection is a great resource for all rising artists looking to gain
industry insight and development tips.”
– LAW
THE EDUCATOR
“Music Connection magazine is my barometer for staying on top of industry trends.
My students receive invaluable feedback through the New Music Critiques and
Reviews. Also, the national Directories are a great resource. The latest issue of
Music Connection magazine has a permanent home in my teaching studio!”
– Chris Sampson, Vice Dean for Contemporary Music, USC Thornton School of Music
THE AUDIO PRO
"Music Connection is the most enjoyable magazine I read. It has the best advice,
news, inside scoops, etc. As a designer and manufacturer, they keep me up to date
as to where things are heading. The people there are awesome, and you can always
find the 'magazine of choice' by looking in a studio’s bathroom. There is ALWAYS a
Music Connection magazine in there!"
– Paul Wol, Designer, Inventor, Owner, FIX Audio Designs
THE STUDIO OWNER
“I find valuable information in every issue. I constantly refer engineers seeking
employment to the annual Recording Studio issue, which has the most complete
and comprehensive list of U.S. studios that you will find anywhere. And when I am
asked for advice by a kid just starting out, I always tell them 'Well the first thing you
should do is check out Music Connection.'”
– Kathleen Wirt, Owner, 4th Street Recording
THE INDIE ARTIST
“Music Connection consistently serves up some of the most helpful music articles
online, and has helped me find several songwriting opportunities that I wouldn’t
have known about otherwise. Regardless the stage of your career,
Music Connection is an amazing resource.”
– Aprilann
THE GRAMMY WINNER
“Music Connection is consistently the best source for how to make records and
sustain a career in music.”
– Greg Wells, producer, songwriter-musician (Katy Perry, Panic!, Adele)
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SUNRISE SOUND
3330 Walnut Bend
Houston,TX 77042
713-977-9165
Email: [email protected]
Web: sunrisesound.com
Basic Rates: $139/2hr session, $259/4hr session,
$479/8hr session
360 RECORDING STUDIO
11430 Bissonnet St.
Houston, TX 77099
832-598-7348
Web: 360recordingstudio.com
TIERRA STUDIOS
7502 Shadyvilla Ln.
Houston, TX 77055
832-730-0040
Email: [email protected]
Web: tierrastudios.com
TOP HAT RECORDING
2302 Rebel Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
512-779-8188
Knoxville, TN
Email: [email protected]
Web: tophatrecording.com
TRINITY RECORDING STUDIO
3406 Brawner Parkway
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
361-854-SING (7464)
Email: [email protected]
Web: trinitystudio.com
Contact: Jim Wilken
Format: digital, unlimited tracks
Basic Rate: $30/hr.
WIRE ROAD STUDIOS
901 W. 20th St.
Houston TX 77008
713-636-9772
Email: [email protected]
Web: wireroadstudios.com
Contact: Bill Wade
Format: Digital / Pro Tools
Basic Rate: Studio A $130/Hour; Studio B $100/Hour;
Studio D $75/Hour
UTAH
FUNK STUDIOS
445 N. 700 W, Suite `0`
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
385-424-0778
Email: [email protected]
Web: funkstudiosutah.com
NOISEBOX STUDIOS
2544 W. 500 S.
Provo, UT 84601
801-805-8217
Email: [email protected]
Web: noiseboxstudios.com
Contact: Dave Zimmerman
Basic Rate: $85/hr
OUTLAW MUSIC STUDIO
55 Castle Valley Dr.
Moab, UT 84532
435-259-0900
Email: [email protected]
Web: OutlawMusic.Studio
Contact: Fred Stone
Format: Pro Tools HD/HDX, analog 1/2” and 2”-24 track
Basic Rate: Please contact us
VERMONT
GUILFORD SOUND
561 Fitch Rd.
Guilford, VT 05301
802-254-4511
Email: [email protected]
Web: guilfordsound.com
Contact: Cynthia Larsen
Format: Pro Tools + Analog
Basic Rate: Please call Cindy.
NORTHERN TRACK RECORDING STUDIO
P.O. Box 1059
Wilmington, VT 05363
802-464-2234
Email: [email protected]
Web: northerntrackstudio.com
Basic Rate: $60/hr
OLD MILL ROAD RECORDING
316 Old Mill Road
East Arlington,VT 05252
802-430-7398
Email: [email protected]
Web: oldmillroadrecording.com
TANK RECORDING STUDIO
322 N. Winooski Ave.
Burlington, VT 05401
802-448-2655
Email: [email protected]
Web: tankrecording.com
Format: Pro Tools Ultimate 2013/2015 Mac Pro,
Apogee 32 Channels
VERMONT RECORDING STUDIOS
1057 Quarry Road
Chester, VT 05153
802-631-0707
Email:Studio@VermontRecordingStudios.com
Web:VermontRecordingStudios.com
Social:@VTRecording
Contact: John Sawyer
Format: Studio One, Pro Tools, Solid State Logic
SuperAnalogue Mixing Console & DAW Controllers.
BasicRate: Please call for more information
VIRGINIA
CUE RECORDING STUDIOS
109 Park Ave., Ste. E
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-532-9033
Email: [email protected],
[email protected]
Web: cuerecording.com
Basic Rate: please call for info
DA SPOT RECORDING STUDIO
213 W Brookland Park Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23223
804-649-2888
Web: daspotrecordingstudio.com
INNER EAR STUDIO
2701 South Oakland Street
Arlington, VA 22206
703-820-8923, 703-521-7781
Email: [email protected]
Web: innerearstudio.com
Rate: $425 per day, hourly rates available
MASTER SOUND
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-373-1180
Email: [email protected]
Web: mastersoundva.com
Contact: Rob Ulsh
Format: digital and vintage analog
Basic Rate: call for rates
WASHINGTON
BAD ANIMALS
2247 15th Ave. W
Seattle, WA 98119
206-443-1500
Email: [email protected]
Web: badanimals.com
Contact: Wendy Wills
Format: digital and analog
Basic Rate: please call for info
BEAR CREEK STUDIO AND MUSIC PRODUCTION
6313 Maltby Rd.
Woodinville, WA 98072
425-481-4100
Email: [email protected]
Web: bearcreekstudio.com
Contact: Manny Hadlock
Format: 2” 24 trk, 2” 16 trk, 1/2” 2 trk, Pro Tools HD
32 in/48 out
Basic Rate: Please call for rates
CLOUD STUDIOS
1101 E. Pike St.
Basement
Seattle, WA 98122
206-209-0977
Email: [email protected]
Web: cloudstudiosseattle.com
Contact: Doug Wilkerson
Basic Rate: call for rates
ELECTROKITTY
4415 Densmore Ave., N.
Seattle, WA 98103
425-358-1441
Email: [email protected]
Web: electrokitty.com
Contact: Garrett
Format: Digital and Analog
Basic Rate: call for more info
LONDON BRIDGE STUDIOS
20021 Ballinger Way, N.E., #A
Shoreline, WA 98155
206-364-1525
Email: [email protected]
Web: londonbridgestudio.com
Format: Vintage Neve 8048 / Studer A-800 MKIII
24-track 2” Analog tape deck, Protools HD3
Basic Rate: please call for rates
MIRROR SOUND STUDIO
301 N.E. 191st St.
Seattle, WA 98155
206-440-5889
Email: [email protected]
Web: mirrorsound.com
Contact: Ken Fordyce
Format: 24 track digital-analog
Basic Rate: Please call for rates
ORBIT AUDIO
Seattle, WA
206-381-1244
Email: [email protected]
Web: orbitaudiorocks.com
Format: Digital/Analog
Basic Rate: $95/Hr, $750/day
WEST VIRGINIA
JAMIE PECK PRODUCTIONS
216 Longvue Acres Rd.
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-277-2771
Web: jamiepeckproductions.com
Contact: Jamie Peck
Format: digital Pro Tools HD
Basic Rate: please call for info
RHL AUDIO
703-628-3015
Email: [email protected]
Web: rhlaudio.com
Contact: Chris Murphy
Basic Rate: please call for info
WISCONSIN
BLAST HOUSE STUDIOS
1117 Jonathon Dr.
Madison, WI 53713
608-276-4446
Email: [email protected]
Web: blasthousestudios.com
Format: see website for equipment list
Basic Rate: call for rates
WYOMING
BRIDGER PRODUCTIONS
P.O. Box 8131
4150 Glory View Ln.
Jackson, WY 83002
307-733-7871
Email: [email protected]
Web: bridgerproductions.com
Contact: Michael J. Emmer, President
Basic Rate: please call for info