Nice place but hard to get anybody to be accountable, I talked myself into working on music again…read moreand $1200 of studio time and 4 songs later they said they lost my files and nobody will respond to me about a refund or free studio time to re record all my music over, I've text the owner and the engineer but no luck. Updated response to the business owner! I shoot video for a living I have 100 terabytes of data audio files are very small compared to 4K-8K footage I also RJ a commercial recording studio and I still have files for artist who have went to prison or lost touch 15 years later also other artist have passed away and I'm still able to give their kids and family files all these years later! Imagine if they erased all the famous artist sessions because you have so many clients this would make me not want to use the studio if was a artist and also your engineer did not disclose this I had no hard drive at the time and did not expect the engineer to quit or be fired

I was recommended this studio by someone I respect. At first, it was professional, I was happy to…read morefind a place in the East Bay that I could record. I usually drive to San Jose or San Rafael. I paid my deposit and scheduled a 3 hour session. My first appointment, my engineer was a no show, with no notification. When I arrived, nobody answered my texts, calls or emails. I have 2 kids at home and pleaded with my husband to watch the kids for that time. I waited an hour. Nothing. They blamed it on the fire on the Carquinez bridge, which I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND, BUT 2 people knew and none bothered to notify me or pick up my calls/texts. The next day, they said they'd make it right. I rescheduled the appt 2 weeks for 10-2 (I asked TWICE for an extra hour for the inconvenience) and received 2 confirmation texts. I text at 9:30am to get my engineer's contact details. You won't believe, I got a text saying "I think the engineer rescheduled your session from 2-6, will that work for you?" I literally respond with... "was someone going to notify me? I'm leaving now so lmk if I should stay home." I NEVER get a text back! I call and text, NOTHING. 30 minutes later, I arrive at the studio and get a hold of the engineer. He's in Fairfield and will arrive at 11. He arrives at 11:15/11:20. He's cool and apologizes. I have somewhere to be at 3, so I leave at 2:30 and ask him to finish editing the last track. He emails me all the stems and mixes, but accidentally muted 2 WORDS at one section of the song. I email him to unmute the vocals and change something he accidentally duplicated twice. He tells me... he'll have to charge me an HOUR, when I know the change itself would take, MAXIMUM 5 minutes + exporting... I tell him I think it should be included since I would've caught that if we started on time. I mean, I didn't ask him to mute my vocals. I check in 3x that week to both folks and guess what??? NO ANSWER. At that point I'm thinking, I I've ever been more disrespected or dealt with this lack of communication and unprofessionallism EVER! Not by a business, or an ex! I text them both at 7am Friday, if I don't hear back today, I'm writing a review. They FINALLYYYY hit me back!!! Thank God! And they'll offer 3 free hours. The engineer responds for the first time too, he's going to send me the revised track at 7pm. He sends it at 11:45pm... I will have to respectfully decline the complimentary session. You guys made me so bitter along this process. I'll find PEOPLE that respect people, their time and have integrity in their word, their business and their work. No hard feelings, I just hope no one ever gets treated this way by you again.

Scandinavia is AMAZING! The people are wonderful and make hosting an event here such an enjoyable…read moreexperience. The space is huge with beautiful, high ceilings, and the creative team at Scandi will help you rearrange and set everything up to accommodate your needs. I've been to music and comedy shows here when they've set up a stage in the in the infinity wall area. They have space to fit around 100 people, which is fantastic! If you're looking to host a show or event, I would absolutely recommend reaching out to Scandinavia. They do a wonderful job of making the space fit your needs and they are incredibly welcoming. Whether it be a party or show, Scandi has got you covered!

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I reached out to Soul Graffiti looking for a place to have one of my student bands rehearse on a…read moreregular weekly basis. Soul Graffiti was not only very helpful, but they were friendly quick to respond and very knowledgeable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them! Not only that they reached out to me asking about my needs, and they offered to ask friends of theirs nearby who had possible rehearsal spaces very very helpful

We worked with Soul Graffiti as an audio vendor for our fundraiser in Oakland, about 600 people. We…read morewould not hesitate to recommend them and work with them again. We had several acts in the lineup, ranging from a DJ, dance troupe, singer songwriter, duo, to a full band. They communicated well before the event, they were able to help us out with last minute gear requests, they even adjusted their schedule to show up earlier than we had initially discussed to make sure we had time for sound checks. Their two sound engineers were very professional and knowledgeable. The feedback from our performers was that the engineers made them feel welcome and well taken care of. The sound was crisp, clear, and plenty for the large outdoor venue. The pricing was transparent and very reasonable.

I'm truly delighted to share my experience working with Sandy! Her communication was wonderful from…read morethe very beginning, from arranging the appointment and customizing the scene setup to sending the photos. Everything went so smoothly. I am really impressed by her talent with infants and children; she was fantastic with my newborn and my 2-year-old. Her ability to craft stunning scenes is also incredible. And when it comes to her photography and editing skills, they are truly outstanding--just look at the edited photos, they're absolutely stunning! You won't be disappointed with Clairbare Studios and Sandy's gift for capturing beautiful, lasting memories of your little ones.

Sandy is extremely talented, patient, and amazing! She is very safe with posing newborns and…read morecaptured amazing photos of my kids (even when they don't cooperate!). We have gotten newborn photos for 2 kids, and cake smash photos, and will definitely return for future family photos as my kids grow. Thank you Sandy!

It was a pure joy to work in this studio. Bryan and Ben could not have been kinder or more…read moreprofessional. I am sometimes given the impression that my expectations may be too high in terms of the kind of care one can expect to get in a studio - but this was the first time in my life where there was NOTHING I could say could have gone better....they were consummate professionals and absolutely ON IT with EVERYTHING, even the nit-picky musician stuff! They care SO much about the music they are making and they are real musicians themselves, not posers but highly educated and skilled. I was so particularly pleased that Ben's knowledge of music was so extensive, coming from his education at Berklee in Boston...he was SO helpful and was able to use language in talking with my drummer that clarified and nailed down concepts I was struggling to express. He also came up with some brilliant ideas to save me loads of time (and money!). I can't wait to mix my recording here when I finally get it finished! This was hands down the best studio I've ever worked in.

Great space, excellent owner. There's parking, it's easy to get to, good food nearby. Awesome gear,…read moregood vibes, clean studio. Come record your music here!

Awesome place Awesome people…read moreAwesome Cafe Awesome recording studio downstairs Awesome Management Clean Bathrooms, halls, and rooms Functional Roll-up door and freight elevator Only 4 stars because it is owned by West Oakland Associates, meaning they want want want money. The prices are crazy. Yes I would recommend Helpful? click the [Helpful] button below

I can't believe no one has reviewed this place! It is a great rehearsal studio, and great place to…read moremeet fellow musicians. It's huge, taking up a whole city block, and affordable, offering daily and monthly rates on a great variety of different types of studios, a loading dock and many many other conveniences. The loading dock is set up like a garage and you can lock yourself in which is a great security feature. It's also kept spotlessly clean, and I do mean the restrooms, which are large and accommodating. BF says that basically, this place saved the bay area music industry when all of the other studios went belly up. And he wants me to say that 24 hour access and security are provided, that it's an extremely safe place and that Al Lucchesi the guy who owns it is an amazing, selfless and beautiful person. I found this article to be very interesting as well: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/gyrobase/riding_the_sound_wave/Content?oid=898417&page=1 From their page: "Our monthly studio building has 165 studios and is three stories high. The heart of the creature is our so powerful freight elevator which has dutifully hauled the instruments of many a band and has shown up in lots of photo shoots and videos". Conveniently located just off the Grand St turnoff and close to public transportation.

Visiting Pixar Studios this past June was seriously a bucket list moment for Christopher and me!…read moreFrom the moment we walked onto the campus, it felt like we were stepping into a world where creativity and imagination run wild. Huge shoutout to our amazing host, Natalie Lyon, for making the experience extra special. She was so warm and welcoming, and it was awesome to see the place through the eyes of someone who clearly loves what she does. We geeked out over the iconic Luxo Jr. lamp and ball, wandered through inspiring spaces filled with artwork and storyboards, and got a behind-the-scenes look at the kind of storytelling magic that has shaped so many of our favorite films. Also--note to future visitors: the merch store is dangerously good. We didn't leave empty-handed. If you ever get the chance to visit Pixar, go! It's pure magic, and it made us feel like wide-eyed kids all over again.

We knew a parent when my child was in preschool who worked at Pixar Studios in Emeryville. Inorder…read moreto get a tour you must know someone or have a connection. It was a lot of fun. We were greeted by the employee at the front and he told us stories and showed us the incredible art work from movies like Lightyear and Toystory. At the end we got to shop and eat in their full cafe. It was a calm and fun tour. If anyone from Pixar sees this, my daughter's school is fundraising and we would love another donation of a tour.

Really cool studio - fully equipped with tons of crazy gear - awesome outboard, every instrument…read moreyou could ever need. So many different mics - a lot of vintage ones too. Laid down vocals and 12-string guitar for a folky track. Danny B. the engineer I worked with was incredible - really flexible and meticulous with understanding my vision and making it happen. Did a three-mic setup for the guitar - and it sounds INCREDIBLE. Highly recommend for recording anything from simple folky acoustic all the way up to full band and everywhere in between. This place is straight up legit and captured my music in a way I'm not sure other studios could have. Again highly recommend working with Danny if you can. Prices are also pretty reasonable - will def be recording more here when I get the chance.

This review is specifically for Chris Paxton. I've had a great experience working with Chris in…read moremixing/mastering one of my latest house tracks. He's a fun and professional to collaborate with, and I'm beyond happy with how my song sounds as a finished product. I've been producing on Ableton for a few years, and I was specifically looking to work with someone in studio to learn and improve my mixes in general. I spent a few hours with Chris in his Oakland studio and learned so much during that time. It was one of the most informative sessions I've had since I started making music! Chris shared numerous different techniques and workflow tips with me while making suggestions and helping refine my track. It's clear that he's an expert in Ableton, but is also generous in sharing his knowledge. After our in-person session, we collaborated for another week or so via phone/e-mail through the mastering process. Throughout this process, he was thorough, patient, and gave invaluable feedback and recommendations - all while communicating effectively. Something I really appreciate about working with Chris is that he makes suggestions and gives honest feedback, but also makes sure that he respects the original vision for what the track should sound like. He makes suggestions but never pushes or makes it feel like you're straying or altering your original track. I look forward to working with Chris again! Highly recommend Mothership Studio.

I've done three significant recording projects now and Ben is definitely the best; so much so that…read moreI plan to re-record one old project with him sometime next year. The project Ben recorded and edited for me was an audio business book. However, the book was not a straight-forward read because it had three sections. One section was "book" content, one section was reading five interview transcripts and making that sound like the listener was there, one section was instructional content. Ben immediately got how the three had to be different and was a true partner in helping me handle all three. Ben also smoothly handled my errors and re-do's. What's more, he dealt with my noisy gut issue (an annoying Crohn's symptom) with grace and humor which helped calm the noise. He is professional and personable -- always there on time for our sessions even after being in the City recording for KFOG (how cool is that!?). The end result is an outstanding product. Last but not least to mention in this recommendation: Ben's fees are very reasonable. I never once worried about time. All in all, I recommend Ben Bernstein for recording and editing of your business projects and of course music. Also want to note that we used his studio in Emeryville, not the one shown on the website. The Emeryville studio is much larger and has all the pro bells and whistles. It's also very easy to get to. And if you happen to want to run by Ikea...you're right there :)

Ben was great to work with. The sound quality was excellent and the work was well done. Could…read morerecommend them more highly

I just wanted to express my gratitude for having found this school and community. I took a 12-week…read moreMixing and Mastering Course here with Kyle and have learned so much in this short amount of time that it truly stepped up my music-making game! My class was very small and personalized; we met every Sunday at the studio and since the class, I have greatly honed in on my mixing and listening skills, as well as planning my production choices intentionally. (Humble brag: the song I mixed in this class, Happy Fucking Birthday, was selected as a Finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest 2023 Electronic Category :)) Our instructor Kyle is so talented, knowledgeable, and incredibly passionate about teaching us the ins and outs of mixing. He was also very responsive during the week for questions, which we all appreciated so much. I've also met some amazing people through this school/community. Everyone has been so welcoming and inclusive and I'm very grateful to have found a place LOCALLY to turn to for support and connections. The studio itself is well equipped and organized, and parking is really easy and stress-free. I seriously could not have asked for more. Sure, you can find tutorials and videos on all kinds of contradictory advice on the internet, but I truly believe through my own experiences that taking a focused, systematic, and comprehensive course is the best way to invest your time, money, and energy. If you know you want to level up and don't know where to turn, look no further than Anthem Music Academy.

I started my music journey awhile ago, but didn't really feel like I was progressing so reached out…read moreto Anthem to see what my options were. I found the classes well worth the price, and also realized I completely missed the value of music education in general. After so many years of youtube tutorials and tips I knew all of the lingo and how the fx worked etc, but not really the process. This truly helped unlock that, music is a process and not a collection of facts that lead you to something great. This paired with a focus on developing and understanding myself as an artist has made music so much more refreshing and exciting, it's truly a pleasure to create all over again-kudos to kyle and team!