I've been taking drum lessons with Michael for about three months now, and my playing has improved significantly. Michael always has a new challenge ready for me at every lesson. He is a highly skilled musician, incredibly patient, and genuinely loves teaching music, which I strongly believe makes all the difference. Whenever I struggle with a difficult beat, he tries different teaching approaches until I get it right, and he celebrates every breakthrough with me! His lessons are always fun, engaging, and rewarding. I can't believe how much my skills have grown in just three months thanks to his teaching method. I can't say enough, I'm glad I found him and I highly recommend Michael and his studio! read more

I can't say enough about Mike and Eravox Studios. Iv'e been coming here for years and Eravox is like a second home to me. Not only are Mikes mixes always exceeding my expections but Mike truely cares about helping advance my music career and is a music partner you want to grow with. I've recorded with multiple bands here. From Vocals to Live Drum recordings and everything in between, Mike has it covered!! He's an absolute Jedi and I honestly don't trust anyone else with my product other than Mike at this point. He's very efficient and editing skills are second to none. You get the best finished product for your money at Eravox Studios. Thanks again Mike, ur the one!!!! read more

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A friend of mine, a talented young artist from Afghanistan, who recently migrated to US, was looking for a studio to have the vocals to one of his songs recorded. I started searching in Orange County area. Unfortunately, no one showed much interest because it was a small project. Everyone I contacted seemed rude. Very disappointing! I started a search in Oceanside since I work in the area and came across Mike. My goodness! Was I lucky to find this beautiful studio and Mike? A breath of fresh air! An amazingly professional recoding studio and engineer beyond my imagination. He got us in the studio within a couple of days and we had the vocals recorded. The studio is beautiful, immaculate and extremely well put together. Within an hour, Mike recorded four different takes of the vocals for the song and emailed us the files while we were there. The music for the song was produced and arranged in Afghanistan. I sent the vocals that were recorded in the ERAVOX Studio to the studio in Afghanistan and they will mix and master the song there. To my surprise, Mike just texted me today, almost three weeks after our session, to see if I had the final product back and that he was wondering how everything turned out. I am amazed by Mike's professionalism and his love and regard for his work. Speechless!!! read more

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Mike is amazing! My son Ryder loves his drum lessons. Mike is enthusiastic patient and very Encouraging. read more

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Beyond happy with the experience! So my trio was hired to do an upscale virtual show for a global company where we would be playing for thousands of people from around the world. When we arrived to test signals a couple of days before the show, Mike and his assistant had everything ready- plug and play. That's refreshing as I have been to studios where we arrive and the crew is still trying to "figure things out". And if I may throw in the fact that they offered and gave us water/coffee! Come show day, where there are plenty of different facets to focus on, mike and his team were on top of every detail. The client loved the virtual show and it's mostly due to mike and his team. You can have the best band in the world with sub par sound engineers in a sub par recording studio. Eravox studios is the real deal and I recommend them to everyone and anyone for their recording/live virtual needs. Hands down! Thank you guys and keep up the amazing work read more

Mike Mcconaghy at Eravox studios is the most talented engineer I have met after recording and playing in bands for 20 yrs. I don't trust anyone else to record, edit, and mix my tracks. I play guitar, bass, drums and also sing, write, and produce songs and Mike absolutely nails the tones that I want for every instrument and gets it done in a timely fashion making me sound perfect and of radio quality every single time. Manually editing audio can take a lot of time and cost a lot of money with an engineer that isn't fast and efficient. Mikes editing skills are the fastest I have ever seen and he's the only person I trust to perfectly edit my tracks to radio quality and get it done in a timely fashion. He has such a great ear and I can't say enough good things about him and his work. Mike is a master at his craft and will produce hit quality records for you out of Eravox Studios. The studio is also very comfortable and I have the best time every single time I'm there. Can't thank Mike enough for the experience and the magic he puts on my tracks. Mikes a Legend!! read more

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If you're looking for a professional studio that gets you the best quality out of your music for the best price, look no further. Mike is an incredible guy that will go out of his way to make sure your music sounds exactly how you envisioned it. I was also looking for a place where I could vibe with the engineer and enjoy my time in the studio. This is exactly what I found at Eravox. The studio itself is beautiful and has absolutely everything you would need to create any kind of music you can dream of. Mike is insanely talented and treats your music with the utmost care. It feels good knowing someone this passionate is taking care of your music. If you're thinking about booking a session, do it! You won't be disappointed. read more

GREAT PLACE GOOD VIBES Mike makes everything super chill and comfy he knows exactly what to do with the track layouts and wave files set up everything before I got to the place and made sure we was good. Will def be coming back! read more

This place is amazing! And Mike is hands down the most talented engineer and producer I've ever worked with! Right when we walked in we knew we were in good hands. Mike was extremely knowledgeable, patient and surpassed our expectations of how our recordings were to turn out. By FAR the best recordings I've ever had! The studio was clean, inviting and has all the gear you'd ever need to make the best possible recordings and mixes possible. The gear combined with Mikes talent and mastery of his skills has sealed the deal for me! And I've recorded in many studios and have worked with many producers over the past 25 years! Eravox and Mike is the BEST! Only place I'm going to from now on. I couldn't recommend Eravox Studios enough! If you want an amazing, professional recording and mix/master; look no further! read more

What an AWESOME teacher! Michael McConnahy has tons of knowledge and experience; but he's totally down to earth & very easy to talk to during lesson times. He keeps in constant communication for scheduling & adjusting appointments and always asks about your home practice & about if you have any problems. I really enjoy learning at a non-stressing pace, and I really look forward to the lesson periods & practice time. Why couldn't I have had this high-quality of a teacher during my school years? I you want to learn guitar, schedule a lesson with Michael! You'll be very happy you picked him! You GO Mike! Don't ever change!! read more

Super dope and professional studio! Very welcoming and comforting place to be at. The mixing was on point , the engineer is very patient and actually helps you while working with you. I've been recording for a few years and this was the best experience Ive had ! ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY read more

Let me start by saying Awesome people. Very professional but more than that very personable. I wasn't just another business transaction. There's a great vibe and spirit at Eravox. I appreciate the time taken getting to know what I want to achieve by playing the piano and also they made me aware that I can achieve much more than even my own goals and that there's a bigger picture. Sometimes we only have part of the picture and it takes others to see something in us and help us develop and focus and all I need to do is believe in myself and them and learn and keep practicing and keep listening and keep playing. They have been great motivation and inspiration and they're going to help get me to purpose. If you have lost your passion or been away from music like I was it can be reignited and Eravox and there instructors are that fuel. Highly recommended give'em a call. read more

Mike is a great guy! I have been selling Mike virtually all his music for the past few years. He is honest, professional and reliable. I have seen him grow his business by providing a patient, professional and personal approach to his students. I have heard nothing but good things from everyone who has had the pleasure of doing business with him. I wish him the best and encourage you to try him out. He will not disappoint. read more

Mike is such a great mentor to our kids! He coaches their band, Walking on Water. Our kids also take private music lessons with him (guitar, vocals, bass...drums). Mike coaches it all! They just recorded their 1st single with him too! Very patient & talented! read more

Mike is a great musician and engineer, I've had the pleasure of working with him on a couple projects and could not be happier with the end result. His professionalism and demeanor provides a welcoming work environment without diminishing productivity. Also being a multi-instrumentalist and music teacher myself, it was good to see someone like Mike using their talents to help a community thrive where it would otherwise be frowned upon, he understood that music and the arts isn't just for hippies. Learning that he works with children to learn and love music made my time working with him that much more enjoyable. I'd recommend Mike to anyone, and especially being away from the typical horde of music producers in Hollywood, unlike myself unfortunately, he doesn't work for his wallet's sake. read more

Mike , how do I start? You are the best music teacher I could ever wish for! Your smart, funny, and just an all around excellent music teacher! We even have our own set of inside jokes hahaha!!! Because of your expertise in teaching me how to play the guitar in a fun yet exciting way I have grown a passion for the instrument. I even went and sat at the park with my acoustic guitar and played for about an hour this morning! Because I'm always so anxious to learn something new, Tuesday has officially become my favorite day of the week! Ya that's right, I like it more than Saturday now! Well mike what else can I say? Your a fantastic "music coach" and I'm I feel so glad that Joey and Wyatt showed you to us, otherwise I never would have improved this much in this short amount of time! Thank you! - Shahab "guitarist in the making" read more

My 6 year-old son, Donovan, received a kick-ass drum set for Christmas from Santa (AKA Nonna). My former mother-in-law insisted on getting him a real set that he could grow into and finding a great teacher for him to do some weekly lessons. We found Mike here on Yelp and were impressed by all of his 5 star reviews. I quickly set it up for him to come to the house to put together the brand new kit and give Donovan his first lesson. In just the first meeting, I noticed his kind and gentle spirit and positive energy with the kids. Both Donovan and my 8 year-old daughter took to him immediately. He was polite and professional and told me about various ways to muffle the sound of the drums (thank you, Mike). Not only is it apparent that Mike loves what he does, but his true passion for music and teaching comes right through. Trying to get a 6 year-old boy to focus can sometimes be difficult, but Mike is so great at listening and then re-focusing his energy to the task at hand. Donovan has been seeing Mike at his home studio every week for about 2 months now, and I am more impressed every week with Mike's talent and passion! Donovan is getting it!! His face lights up with pride when he and Mike play together and he really nails the beats. It's so cool to see them in action every week, my cheeks hurt from smiling! I would highly recommend anyone looking to get their kids involved with drums or guitar lessons to go to Mike. He's hands-down, the best around! Even for someone already playing and looking to get to the next level, Mike can get you there. He's been a musician since age 13, and it shows. :) read more

Eravox is awesome! I went for one guitar lesson, but because my pregnancy has left me feeling so sick and exhausted I haven't been back yet . I'm so excited to continue lessons here . The studio is gorgeous and Mike is awesome, patient and easy to get along with. read more

My daughter is now 9 and we've moved to another state, but she's still getting lessons with Mike via Skype and Teacherzone. She absolutely LOVES her lessons with him and when he said he could still teach her remotely, we were jazzed...her progress has been amazing with him and he really knows how to break complex lessons down for kids. He makes looping videos for her to practice along with and the Skype lesson is very interactive--it's almost like having Mike in our home. Can't recommend him enough...he's born to work with musicians and has a passion for helping people learn! read more

My son has been taking drum lessons from Mike for over a year now. I can't believe how much my son has learned! Mike has brought him to a whole new level of playing. Mike also coaches my son's rock band and all the kids love him. He is so talented and inspiring. He is also teaching them to write their own music as well as how to record and mix! I highly recommend Mike to students of all ages and skill levels! read more

My son just started taking drum lessons with Mike, immediately I knew he would be a great fit for my son. He's a little on the shy side, but with Mike's super friendly personality he made him feel so comfortable. We were with another music teacher before and my son never wanted to go now that we are with Mike he's actually excited to go to his lessons. We are both looking so forward to seeing how much he will progress now that he finally found the right music teacher. To be a good teacher you have to patience and really like kids and I noticed that Mike has both of those qualities. read more

Mike is by far the greatest music teacher I have worked with, especially since not many teachers teach the style of music I enjoy playing. Mike is great since he has experience in so many different genres. I have worked with several other music teachers over the past couple years, and I have to say he has been my favorite. He is extremely knowledgable and more importantly, is extremely passionate about what he does. For someone like me, my teacher has to be as passionate as I am about music, and Mike is exactly that. Mike is also one of the all-around greatest guys you'll meet and runs his business extremely professionally, which is very refreshing in this line of work. Go with Music Coach Mike for your music needs, you won't regret it! read more

My boyfriend has been playing guitar pretty well for a while, but he decided to take some lessons with Mike to fine tune his skills, and I have definitely noticed a huge improvement. Mike is a great teacher for all levels! read more

This review is long overdue. But I have to say, like all the other reviews, Mike is just amazing! From my experience, he is someone that genuinely cares, enjoys, and loves the art of music and it's intricacies. On top of that, he is one of the most inspiring and genuine person (or is it "...people?" or "...persons?" What's grammatically correct here? lol) that I've ever met. For real. And what everyone is saying is true: He always, always, always goes above and beyond every session. So, if you're looking for someone motivating, talented, skilled, professional, relatable and kind, someone who actually loves what they do, and extends that love to you, I highly highly recommend Mike. read more

Mike is an absolutely excellent music coach. We contracted him for some services to assist us in using recording software that was quite complicated software. He was able to explain in layman's terms what was needed to be done, while enhancing the whole experience with his expertise. He is patient, knowledgeable, and really fun to work with. You won't be disappointed if you contract with him. read more

If you're looking for a good music teacher, look. no further. Mike knows his Music! He's very knowledgeable, professional, and so patient. Mike is also easy to get along with and makes sure you're also having fun, which of course makes learning better! read more

If you want to improve as a musician, Mike and the team at Eravox Studios will make it happen! During the first lesson, Mike assessed my skills and created a custom lesson plan that has drastically improved my ability as a guitarist and as a drummer as well. If you need any professional recording help at all Mike has all of the skills and equipment to take you to the next level. The whole team at Eravox are genuinely awesome people. If you want to understand and play music on a higher level, and have fun doing it, do yourself a favor and book a lesson. read more

My preferred Studio for all your needs. The engineer Mike is amazing and knows his stuff. His studio is amazing and comfy. His work speaks for itself for sure will be doing a whole lot of work with this studio. I salute you Mike thanks again for a memorable session. . read more

Mike is a great motivator and musician. I have been a poor guitar player for years not really understanding what I was playing, I was just mimicking simple songs. Mike and his team have helped to understand the instrument and how chords are made and what to do with them. I am still learning and loving my new understanding of music. Once you meet Mike you won't be sorry. Rock on!!!! read more