If you are a musician with a recording project that means ALOT to you, look no further, Oscar Autie…read moreand El Cerrito Recording Studio is the place for you. I have known Oscar from teh Cuban music scene for years now, I began recording and working with him back in 2000, we have built a professional yet family like relationship. I would not go anywhere else! The studio is state of the art, and it is like home at the same time. So much warmth eludes from both Oscar and his adorable wife, Kenya who also doubles as the Business Manager.....this woman knows her stuff, and she is elegant and professional yet warm and caring. I am in the middle of recording and ending my projects but I am sure that our relationship will continue with the time. I will still keep returning for projects, and I will be in touch! Check out their studio and evaluate their portfolio, you will see why I say this place is the Cream of the Crop! Cheers!

El Cerrito Studio was the ideal recording experience, and I look forward to returning many times in…read morethe future. As a harpist, many studios are flummoxed by how hard it is to capture the real sound of my instrument - Oscar dialed it in right away. The studio itself is brand new with 2 recording booths and a clear line of vision for isolation work. One booth is medium sized and would fit up to an instrumental trio I would say, the other very large with a grand Yamaha fitting up to 8 performers approximately - just guesses. All the equipment looked brand new and the sound, the most important thing, I was thrilled with. Both the neighborhood and all the soundproofing allow total silence, which has previously been a difficulty in other studios. Not an issue at El Cerrito Studio, where we could work fast and keep all the magic. Kenya is a true host, putting me instantly at ease with her charming and welcoming personality. There's a resting area with beverages and snacks, plus their garden out back is wonderful to re-energize in. Parking is easy. In total, Kenya and Oscar work as a perfect team in setting the stage for a great recording plus delivering on the final result.

Working with David was a very enjoyable experience. He is focused, professional and relaxed. We…read moreaccomplished so much in a few days because he is fast and accurate with Pro-Tools. AND he has the sweetest Steinway grand piano with a buttery touch. I highly recommend his services. Bodhi Starwater, musician and producer.

I had a professional pianist record piano for a song of mine at Whip Records. David Landon did an…read moreexcellent job as recording engineer. The piano was in tune and in top condition. Recordings came out great. Rates were very reasonable. David was responsive to questions I emailed him after the session. Overall a very good experience.

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 have recorded with craig over the past few years and it has always been a pleasure. He is…read moreprofessional and reliable in every way. He took my voice to another level with his plug ins and his place is a very chill atmosphere. His knowledge of music spans so many genres and he is very skilled at what he does. Can't wait for the next session!

Working with Craig has been an absolute pleasure and a wonderful learning experience in the realm…read moreof music mixing and mastering. His years of experience and study in the music industry came through in helping our first record becoming a reality. He puts in so much effort into his craft and it really shows. He has everything here in his El Cerrito studio to record as well. (A grand piano and drum kit already mic-ed up and ready to go.) He always responds promptly and no matter the request, he was always willing to accommodate and work with us. 10/10 would recommend and work with again! The most honest and friendliest person you will work with.

Charlie is great. We have had him mix our last couple records and have been very happy. On the last…read moreproject, he even mastered for us and did quite a good job. Charlie's studio is comfortable and while he's certainly a guy who knows his gear (and has plenty of the good stuff), he's also an idea person, constantly walking the line between engineer and producer. The location is close to a few food spots (and Peet's!) which is nice for taking breaks. If you're in the Bay Area, you'll do yourself a favor to head on over to his place in Berkeley.

Sonic Zen Records is a recording studio…read more Just came from my first-ever mastering session with Charlie from Sonic Zen Records and I'm juiced! I went in with a mix I was satisfied with - just needed to bring volume closer to industry standards so my music wouldn't be drowned out by some wanker with supercompression - and came out with a bonafide masterpiece debut (if I do say so myself). Charlie was warm and professional from beginning to end. Listened patiently to what I thought I wanted, then made sure I was bringing what he needed to do his job. As I arrived, he offered me water then got to work. While he was working, Charlie talked with me about what he was doing to make sure he was moving in the right direction, but never asked questions I didn't have the knowledge to answer and kept moving towards completion; that is truly professional! We didn't talk about philosophy (his degree on the wall), but seems like he took his aesthetic cues from the music (not the musician). That's what I'm trying to do - let the music lead me. My project was small, but Charlie has the skill and capacity to record live albums (7 isolated performers at once), and in-house instruments too. Thank you, man, for treating my music with respect and making it sound great! p.s. to check the record see www.myspace/ncsmithbabysteps

Finding a recording studio with talented engineers and top of the line equipment is tough, but I…read moregot lucky with this place. I just searched "music studio near me" on Google and this place popped up. I took a chance with them and it's probably the best decision I've made this year. I've gotten more done In the past 3 months than I have in the last 4 years. I've recorded 4 hip hop EPs and working on an album as we speak and it's all A grade quality work. Dj BigVince and Kadin are super talented engineers who specialize in mixing and mastering. They work their magic to make tracks sound professional and polished. I was impressed with their attention to detail and high level expertise. The founder, Chris Cash, is the real deal. He's a multi-talented artist who can sing, rap, engineer, and make beats. His passion and dedication to music is so apparent everytime I work with him. Whether you need a few songs or a full project, Chris and his team have you covered. Just so you have an idea of Jungle Life Studio services, they offer: recording, music production, songwriting, mixing and mastering, live DJ services, and video recording/editing. Literally a one stop shop!

Chris Cash made us several dope af beats! His studios were comfy and i enjoyed the overall…read moreexperience. Thanks!

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I've done many mixing and mastering projects with Christopher over the last 10 years, both for my…read moreown music CD's and for clients I've been producing. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional, and has taken all my recordings to the next level. Christopher is very easy to work with and I always value his musical input and feedback. I've recommended him to many people over the years and will continue to do so. Michael Diamond Music producer/ recording artist

Definitely Felt Free To Create With The Engineer/Producer Chuck T..They Offer Great Rates On A…read moreLarge Spectrum Of Music Production & Even Have Classes On Music Production

From the owner: Rich City Studios is located inside of Richmond's historic Market Square Mall and uses up to date…read moreindustry standard products & software and offers a recording studio, podcast recording studio, & Film Studio for clients to rent. Head audio engineer ChuckT uses his years of training & experience to give clients professional quality audio engineering at affordable rates with quick turn-arounds. We have 3 suites in the mall, “Studio A” the main recording studio, “Studio B” the podcast, photography, film, and music production room, and “Studio C” the 2nd recording studio.

I worked with gifted engineer James Ward at Live Oak Studio to record the Audible version of my…read morebook "Better Than Real Life." With James' help, I believe we created an Audible book to be proud of. This was my first experience doing such work, and James helped me feel right at home. I was also able to meet Priscilla, the owner, who was gracious and supportive. I give Live Oak and James my highest rating and hope you consider using them for your work.

This was the first audiobook that I recorded for a book coming out with Harper-Collins/Zondervan…read morePublishing and it was a really, really great experience. Thanks to Priscilla and to James the audio technician who was amazingly helpful, patient, and so kind coaching me as I went along. I couldn't recommend a studio higher for the way they communicated quickly and answered all the questions I had. I was in the studio for 3 whole days, and then back another few hours for some touch-ups the publisher wanted to do - and "How (Not) To Read The Bible: Making Sense of the Anti-Women, Anti-Science, Pro-Slavery, Pro-Violence and Other Crazy Sounding Parts of Scripture" is done and I am so thankful the publisher chose Live Oak Studio to have me record the audio. THANK YOU PRISCILLA AND JAMES!