I first found out about the Bull recording studio from a friend of mine who had them perform/manage…read moremusic at his wedding. At the wedding I was was very impressed with them so I inquired into their services. This was a very large wedding which included over 800 attendees. My friend gave me the contact of Sammy Gonzalez one of the managers/owners of the Bull. I needed to arrange sound effects/music for a presentation to about 300 people I was giving in the Miami area. From the very beginning Sammy was always very upfront and professional about his services. The presentation ended up going very well, and several people who attended specifically commented on how well the sound effects/music went. The Bull recording studio and specifically Sammy Gonzalez were very creative throughout the whole process and I am very thankful to them. I would highly recommend their services for their creativity and insightfulness for any music venue/sound effect need.

Great studio to work with! Had a video shoot and was able to fit in 15 lights and a crew of 5. The…read morebooking with Sammy was seamless and Andrew was amazing facilitating things on set. Truly looking forward to work here again!

Recently I finished my second workshop with Ingrid/IS Projects which involved Suminagashi marbling…read more My first experience was for a letterpress workshop last summer and back then they only had the corner space. Since then they have expanded, adding tons of space for more equipment, as well as a gallery/gift shop selling handmade books and prints. Compared to some other South FL art studio/workshop prices, the ones at IS Projects are reasonable and are also a perfect way to try your hand at a new art form. I love knowing there's an art studio like this in the area that offers hands-on learning. Just about every weekend there's a workshop so check out their web site's calendar. Plus if you're unsure about which type of printmaking you're into, they have free demonstrations the first Friday of the month as well as during the FATVillage Art Walk.

I signed up for a workshop and just by good luck went to print out receipt and directions on the…read moreday of the workshop and discovered that the workshop had been cancelled the day before. No explanation, just an email for a refund. Now, while I appreciated the refund, an explanation would have been very welcomed as well as information about the workshop being rescheduled. Had I printed the receipt out earlier in the month I would have driven almost an hour to the IS Projects location and found the doors locked. A phone call would have shown some excellent customer service attitude. In conclusion, I can only suggest that anyone that may sign up for these expensive workshops double check their email to make sure that that their workshop is not cancelled Willy nilly with no explanation. Too bad about the lousy customer service and lack of professionalism.

I had a great time at A2 F studio's in Miami. This was a top-tier experience for the Warner…read moreChappell camp would fully recommend to anybody who takes their music career seriously I don't know if they always do this, but we had a Chef every meal was on point in the ambience and every room was perfect for creation

Was in Miami for s few days and needed somewhere to record at the last minute. Now only were they…read moreable to get me in fast, but the people were hella nice. The engineer did a dope ass mix on my songs which really upped the whole vibe. I can tell he's really focused on his craft. Ya know cause sometimes people don't treat every artist the same, but I felt like he was really focused on getting quality content. Did like 4 songs in 2 hours. Definitely will make this my go to when I'm back in the city.

Great Rates, Great Location just off of I-95 at the Miami Gardens Exit in North Miami Beach…read more Owned by Bob Platt (A great guy!) this is a spacious open recording studio that has a Vocal recording booth set up, Drum kit, piano & keyboards and a Vintage Marshall amplifier available to recording musicians. The spacious facility is air conditioned and has a restroom and a couch to lounge on while taking a break or waiting while others are doing thier spots. The studio is in a row of warehouses and is a secure location to leave your equipment overnight without having to worry about theft and the likes. I beleive the Block rate was a min. 10 hours @ $10 per hour. Call Bob to get the latest quote to make sure of that. I've used this recording studio several times and have always come away satisfied as a co-producer working with Bob on my music.

I had a less than two year old Yamaha CK88 quit working. They are one of only a few certified…read moreYamaha repair centers in the Southeast. Tania was very knowledgeable and practical. They had to wait for some back ordered parts. She kept me up to date with the repair. After I got it back, a slider they had replaced failed. She was so helpful in making time to get it fixed ASAP. It's a two hour drive to get to her store and she did everything she could to work around my schedule. The facility is practical, they (Tania and the service guys) are extremely knowledgeable. I am very pleased. Apparently some people think they can walk in and it will be fixed in 10 min. Ha! They test and check their work. They use the correct parts (some MUST be ordered). They are pros all around. They are not cheap but you get what you pay for....experience, expertise, and solid repair work. Nuff said!

I'm in love with Oolite Arts Center, it truly takes me back to my art roots! My infinite love for…read moreit and it's nostalgic. Currently taking a Drawing class. My instructor Wil is amazing! I can literally be there in class ALL day. I have really enjoyed meeting new people with similar interests. All around it's a true joy. Love it here!!!

Located in Lincoln Road Mal, Oolite Arts, a non profit was founded in 1984 as ArtCenter/South…read moreFlorida by potter Ellie Schneiderman, who was looking for affordable work spaces for Miami's visual artists. She want to "help artists help themselves." According to their website "Oolite Arts seeks to be the bedrock of the visual arts in Miami. Formed over time, it is composed of residents, alumnae, curators and visitors, coming together to build a community around contemporary art - a fundamental part of our arts ecosystem." Today Oolite Arts provides artists with the free studio space, the chance to exhibit their work, and support. The building contains artists' studios, small exhibitions spaces, and the group's offices. You can take classes or attend events in the building. Oolite also operates out of a new location at 75 NW 72nd St where they will offer more than 200 art classes and launch a visual art program for teens. Oolite Arts recently sold one its two Lincoln Road buildings and there are plans to build and open a new building in Little River later in 2023. Little River is becoming an alternative location for artists priced out of nearby Wynwood. The new building will have two dozen studios for the group's residency program where artists can get free space for two years, an exhibition space, a theater for films and lectures or presentations, a studio, and offices. Any organization that supports and facilitates the arts is a worthwhile one to support. They help artists who might otherwise not be able to afford studio space to have a place to work and exhibit. It looks like they have some amazing plans in the works to help even more artists in the future. This is a fantastic organization. Stop by for inspiration and culture.

I had an outstanding experience with Dayan Suarez at Frame by Frame Miami on 8th Street (33135)…read more The frame on my painting had come loose and no longer stayed in place, and Dayan carefully reinstalled it with patience, precision, and genuine passion for his work. He took about 15 minutes, never rushed, and treated my artwork with real care. He was courteous, friendly, and very down to earth throughout the entire process. When I asked how much I owed him--fully expecting a charge of $40 or more--he told me there was no charge. I insisted on paying, but he adamantly refused. This level of craftsmanship, integrity, and kindness is rare. If you value supporting local businesses that truly care about their customers and their craft, this is the place. I will absolutely return--ask for Dayan.

Superior Service! We shopped around Miami, and Dayan at Frame by Frame offered us the best value…read morefor framing our large painting. You can tell by the finishing of the framework that they use high-quality framing techniques! Very attentive to detail and their work is tailored to meet your wants and needs.

Let me start by stating something that will tell you just how pleased I am with Obrapia: These guys…read moreare magicians! I'll start from the beginning... last January the gallery that represents my work (Mayer Fine Art from Norfolk, VA) participated in the Miami International Art Fair at the Miami Beach Convention Center. During the hanging day, the largest and most expensive piece of artwork arrived in a huge crate and was delivered to the Convention Center. When the box was then moved to our booth, we discovered that the Convention Center's work crew had poked two huge holes in the crate by using a forklift to move the work horizontally. When we opened the box, there were two tiny punctures on a $26,000 painting taller than a person. We panicked and we asked the organizers if they knew of a good local art restorer. They recommended Obrapia and we called them. About eleven am or so, a nice Cuban guy with bright blue eyes and with the unfortunate name of Fidel (for a Cuban in Miami anyway) shows up. It is seldom in my experience that I have seen an "expert" not only be an expert, but also an aficionado of his expertise and a true hero in this case. For my fellow galleristas: when you come to Miami, if you need any repair work, or stretching, or conservation, or framing, then Obrapia Fine Arts has my highest possible recommendation. Fidel arrived, looked at the work and initially began to repair the two holes right on the spot. He did that easily and quickly, and after he was done, it was impossible to find them again. Because the painting had been laid flat during shipping (even though the crate was marked with giant letters with DO NOT LAY FLAT signs), the canvas had stretched and was wavy and bubbly and had several pressure marks. We needed it re-stretched, and it became clear that the only way to get it back to a taut canvas would be to un-frame it and re-tighten it. This is no easy task for a huge seven feet by seven feet work of art, and the decision was made to take the painting back to Obrapia's shop and work on it there. Easily said, but that meant that Fidel would have to go and rent a truck, come back, pick up the painting from the Convention Center, take it to his shop, un-frame it, upgrade the stretcher bars, stretch it, re-frame it, drive it back to the Convention Center and hang it. And it was 3PM and the fair opens at 6PM. Somehow this dude did it. At 5:30PM he was back with a beautifully taut painting, and not only had he fixed the tiny pricks, and not only had he re-stretched the saggy linen, and not only had he upgraded the stretcher bars and added a cross bar and four angle corners, but the amazing dude had also touched up the frame and eliminated all the nicks and bruises from it. And then he hung it. And then he gave Mayer Fine Art the bill, and we were shocked at how reasonable that bill was, and the amazing degree of professionalism and expertise and joy for the job shown by this talented conservator. And Obrapia Fine Arts got a well-earned tip on top of the bill from Mayer Fine Art.

This place is such a scam. I had a piece that needed to be reframed and repainted in a part. They…read morehad it for 3 months. The guy wouldn't return my phone calls, I went 4 times and he kept giving me the run around. Finally I just said I don't believe you give me the piece and he handed it to me without any work done. Total scam artist. Ridiculous.