"Best Decision We Could Have Made"…read more Being an all vocal (a cappella) cover band focusing on R&B and Hip-Hop hits of the last 5 decades, we at Pitches Be Crazy (PBC) knew that producing our debut album would be a challenge. Our live shows incorporate technology and hardware that help to deliver a "full band" sound with only 5 vocalist. So as we approached how we wanted the album to sound, we wanted something that would give our fans that same feel of the live experience but in a professionally produced product. After recording all of the raw tracks in our in-house studio, we reached out to Blue Room Production (as recommended by a friend and local artist, Daniel "Yellow Tie Guy" Hill) to assist with the mixing and mastering of the album. From the beginning, Conrad (owner of Blue Room Productions) made us feel very comfortable, but more importantly, very confident that he and his team could meet our goals in producing this unique album. Additionally, the estimated costs were on target for our budget. We immediately signed up and began our journey to producing not just PBC's first album, but Blue Room Productions first project of this kind. Together, we would create something special. After an initial communication and "feeling out" period, we scheduled time with our assigned mix engineer, Devin Spears at the Virginia location of Blue Room Productions. The place is so comfortable that the most timid newbies to the studio world would feel welcome and encouraged to release ones inner "rockstar". Because of the uniqueness in our arrangements and overall sound, we began sitting in with Devin during mix sessions. Although we would guide the mixing process, it was Devin who recommended enhancements that really made the mix stellar. He took the time to listen and understand what we wanted the album to sound like. With very little guidance from us; Devin mixed everything quickly and accurately. After mixing the album, we spent a couple of hours with Conrad at Blue Room Production's Maryland location. A stark contrast from the Virginia location, Blue Room's studio in Maryland felt like you were on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise. The space was just as comfortable as the Virginia location, but the vibe was so much more intense; as if we were about to embark on a mission to fight crime or something where in reality we were going to create the "dopest" R&B album ever! Throughout the mastering process, Conrad took the time to explain what he was doing. (This is not something that everyone wants to be a part, understands or even cares about, but I'm a tech guy so understanding the process and technique was welcome.) By the end of 2 hours, the debut album for PBC was complete and it far exceeds what we hoped for. Before partnering with Blue Room Productions, we toyed with the idea of mixing and mastering the album ourselves to try and save a few bucks but thankfully we came to our senses early and made the commitment to outsource these activities. We cannot begin to tell everyone that reads this that the money spent at Blue Room Productions is the smartest investment you can make for creating your produced music. Not only does Blue Room have access to a plethora of hardware and software to get your music sounding amazing, but also has a staff that are highly skilled and experienced and are second to none at what they do. Their awards for being some of the best in the business in the area is well deserved and saved us countless hours (and significant additional costs) had we tried to finish our album ourselves. Our journey with Blue Room Productions was one that we are very thankful for. With several other recording projects on the horizon, PBC looks forward to continuing our partnership with Blue Room Productions and are excited to bring more of our music to the world! Do yourself a favor; call Blue Room Productions and get them involved in your music project today. Z. Kekuewa PBC Vocal Band www.WeMakeDopeNoise.com

Conrad mastered my band's home recorded and mixed EP. He was very affordable ($100 for two songs)…read moreand did it in a very timely manner. He managed to add a solid low end to my mixes, all while removing mud and brightening up the tracks. He mastered them for streaming services, and although he got them very loud in level, he managed to not brick wall them, which was nice. I've also seen Ben work a few times with recording sessions. He has a great ear and can offer great artistic input, as well. He even asked if we wanted him to shut-up and just record and mix, which is a good trait if you bring in your own project producer who's calling the shots. I would definitely recommend and I am planning on having Conrad Master the second EP, whenever it gets finished! These guys do rock and metal the right way! Checkout Conrad's masters of our EP here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLeQbDwiizA

This review is about their rehearsal space. I didn't use the recording studio or any other…read moreservices, so I can't comment on any of that. I booked a 3 hour session in their rehearsal space with a 5-piece band from 6-9 pm on a weekday. The good: CHEAP. $65 for three hours worked out to $13 per person. You can't beat that, CONVENIENT LOCATION. I live in Bethesda and love going to 7Drum City but it's too much of a hassle to get there on a weeknight. This place is one of the few rehearsal spaces out here in the burbs. The not-so-good: EQUIPMENT. The guitar and bass amps and mic were quite good. The keyboard was a joke, a cheapo gadget and not the full 88. The drum kit was in a sound booth, which made it a bit awkward, and had a cracked cymbal and some other issues. THE EXPERIENCE. This was the thing that kind of turned us off the place. We didn't realize that there is no staff on site after regular business hours. We took the elevator down to the basement level and came to a long deserted hallway of locked doors. We called the number and found out that we needed an entry code, which they gave us. We got in and had to figure out for ourselves which was the practice room. The keyboard was hard to find. We needed over-the-phone guidance. And we were under surveillance the whole time. It is probably a totally different vibe during business hours but this was just not comfortable or conducive to getting into a music mood. It was a basement with no people, no windows, no bathroom, and just felt really creepy and weird.

Great place to bring visions to life, create opportunities, rebrand as a creative and do business…read moreat a professional level. I love the partnership I've created with The Music Dept.

Such a wonderful experience recording a song for fun with friends ! The sound engineer was a huge…read morehelp and we would not have been able to navigate the equipment without him. The staff was very kind and understanding about changes we had to make to our booking. WOULD DO IT AGAIN

excellent service in music production . mastering , mixing ,vocal recording and much more . i had…read moremy production done here. highly recommended!!!

On 9.2.2022 during a road trip to deliver my oldest to grad school in Williamsburg, I returned to…read morethe scene of the crime to have my 1/4 analog tape made digital. 33 years ago...five ambitious & well rehearsed musicians stepped into this recording studio to test their mettle...the rest as they say, is history. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3SHObZYv7HDxLsK7zYHJcj?si=ullPW6xqRLyKtPaYRXN6Ew #firstimpression #miketurner #mikenelson #karlknight #jimcraige #michaelwilkinson #Nova #cuestudios #CueRecording #dusty #fromthereel #digitalinfamy

The best experience in a studio. Tyler is an amazing engineer and very professional. He took very…read moregood care of us. We definitely found a new favorite studio.

They are the best. They have been printing for me since 2015 and I never thought of trying to find…read moreanother place. They have very reasonable pricing and they provide the best professional service. They always send the preview printing and always patient with our needs and changes even the last minute. Ryland is the best He knows what he is doing. Great job , fast and attentive service. I recommended them to all my friends and they are so happy that i referred. Thanks again.

I've been using MInuteman Press located on New Jersey Avenue for a decade now, but recently…read moreaccidentally sent an order to this location. OOPS! After figuring out my mistake and driving across town, finding parking across the street, and signing in at the building's front desk, I ran down into their basement office and grabbed my order with no issues. Friendly service, outstanding level of print quality, and good value. They let me know that they have no affiliation with the New Jersey location, but I found their service and fast delivery equally outstanding.

I like the owner he's a cool guy easy to work with. Like in my post I rent his cars because the…read moreprices are affordable service is quick , I'm in and out on the road in no time making my deliveries.

I had to write a Yelp about this experience! Professionalism as soon as I walked in. My consultant…read morefor my music business meeting was so knowledgeable. Gave me a boost in my back. Then the the recording session was amazing. The engineers guided me to help myself make the best most crisp, cleanest sound I have ever recorded. This new location is the bomb. 10/10 for me. Thanks Acre Of Diamonds!