I hired Patrick for a corporate event and he was very professional! We required a COI and he was…read moreable to get one with no issues. He should up early to set up and was very easy to work with. I couldn't ask for a better musician to work with. The crowd loved his musical stylings and many people came up to us and said they enjoyed his playing. I will definitely reach out to him for future events when we need entertainment.

Great space to create and focus, been here a few times and always had a great experience.read more

Ultra-talented, mega-meticulous, and incredibly reliable . . . a rare combo these days. Ask for…read moreChris ( aka Action Paxton ) and he will blow your mind with what he can do for your music . . . whatever your genre/sound flav is . . . whether it be a dialed mix, a thumpin' crystal ear clear master, or build you something from scratch with his talented team of prolific 'n proficient musicians and songwriters. And most of all . . . the warm good fun vibes with make it a pleasure for you to create within. -Rance Lane ( Jefe of The Dangaleros) ps. check out our song AZUL 65 for the quality of his craft.

Quick summary: extremely knowledgable, flexible, tailored to my specific needs, reasonable and…read moreaffordable pricing... a music teacher who really cares I feel super fortunate to have found Devin as my piano teacher. I was classically trained growing up but in recent years have been craving to learn jazz piano, especially wanting to improvise. It felt like a far-off dream, but through my few lessons with Devin I have been pleasantly surprised at my own ability, which he has helped me unlock. He truly is so knowledgable and delivers that knowledge skillfully -- as in, he doesn't overload you with irrelevant information, and only relays what is relevant to the current subject we are working on. Devine is encouraging but does not give empty praise -- he is very transparent with his feedback and this feels very effective. He keeps me super engaged -- there is a great balance of theory and explanation / allowing me to apply the theory through playing and answering questions on the spot. There have been moments, especially at the beginning, when I felt intimidated and nervous to improvise on the spot (as this is something I'd never really done before). Devin was understanding of these emotions and created a safe space for me to go out of my comfort zone. These moments of being challenged are super invaluable to me and his method of doing so really suits me. The lessons are paced well for me and feel very tailored to my needs. Devin always prioritizes my questions for each lesson, and based on those, creates a lesson plan on the spot to address them all. I really enjoy the fact that I can ask super specific questions and we can go on tangents about music theory and history. Speaking of music history, I also appreciate that Devin is so acknowledging of the fact that we are playing in the realm of Western music, which is only a small fraction of all the musical cultures that exist. As a person of color, this foundation of thinking is really important to me. I searched for a long time to find an in-person teacher because that was what I was used to, and I believed it would work best for me. However, I realized that the online lessons work perfectly well and I can't see any downsides of them. I think this is partially because I have enough background in technique, so I don't need him to be adjusting my hands / seeing my fingering and all the other physical stuff associated with piano. This being said, perhaps if you are a complete beginner, try to start with in-person lessons with Devin to make sure you have all the basic techniques locked in as this will affect your playing later on. I am used to more structure and rigidity -- my classical lessons always centered around learning a piece and playing it during lessons, with very clear homework. So it took some time to get used to the more flexible and free-form nature of learning jazz piano (and perhaps it is also his particular teaching style). I think it has been an excellent practice for me in self-discipline. However, if you benefit a lot from extreme structure, you can always ask Devin to provide that. I am personally enjoying the challenge of improvisation as my homework! Devin has offered me many tools and frameworks for thinking about piano and improvisation, all of which have made piano feel way more approachable and inviting than it used to. I also marvel at his ability to be so enthusiastic, engaged and creative for each and every lesson. I've had many music teachers in my life and he is one of the best!

Devin is an amazing music teacher. He's easy to work with, very knowledgeable and professional. It…read morehas been a great pleasure to study piano with him since September 2020. I've had many musical breakthroughs since then. Devin is a patient musical guide. His technicality and training helped me to achieve my dream of singing popular songs with full piano accompaniment. I have a deep appreciation for music and my prior music teachers were rigid in their approach, which didn't enable me to grow musically. Devin's flexible, caring approach helped me to immediately tap into my abilities at the keyboard. It has helped immensely that Devin offers remote lessons via Zoom, which make it highly convenient for students living further away. I look forward to more musical breakthroughs with Devin as my guide. Highly recommended!

As a performer, it is vital to be paired with a quality sound tech who knows their way around a…read moresound board. I was introduced to Arno/The Lazy Cocoon for a San Jose popup event called The Commons. His group set up sound for 5 different event stations, and advanced all of the artists. I showed up with a drummer instead of the pre-planned percussionist, and he didn't miss a beat. On top of it all, the show's audio was recorded, and Arno's mixed tracks sound amazing! I enjoyed it so much that I'm using one of his mixes for a music video of the night. Thanks for your stellar work.

Reliable and professional Arno is one of the best sound…read moreengineers out there We have used the Lazy Cocoon Services many times and I would recommend it

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.

Andy is super knowledgeable and very approachable. (Met Andy as part of model photo shoot meetup…read morehosted by his studio. ) The studio itself is very spacious with two separate zones to reduce switching time between different setups. Also has cyclorama which is not easy to find. Studio 1764 is my top choice for any future needs!

This is a very large studio that has multiple sets including a large White Cyclorama, a black…read moresweep, a bedroom, a bathtub and more. I have been using this as my preferred photography studio for over five years. Andy, the current owner is great to work with. Studio rentals include use of many lights and modifiers.

Fogel is a master of the craft and a jack of all trades. We recorded a song I produced at home and…read moreit went perfectly. We had autotune and reverb when I was in the booth which made me feel more involved in the song. The space and his vibe made me feel super comfortable to get in my zone. I had a couple notes in the beginning about the mix but he said that's how demos sound, but he listened to my notes with intention and made me feel important and heard. I let him do his magic and then he even invited me to stay for the final mix-down of the song. He does a lot to try and understand my vision even tho I'm new to this and don't know as much jargon as he does but I appreciated that he made the effort to hear me out. I'm super happy with how the whole song came out! He even used analog gear to master the song which was a huge game changer!

Outstanding experience at Fogel Sound Studios…read more I had an exceptional experience recording my very first audiobook at Fogel Studios. Fogel is incredibly professional, friendly, kind, and patient especially important for me since this was my first time ever recording in a professional studio. He took the time to explain the process, made me feel completely at ease, and supported me every step of the way. What truly stood out was his generosity and dedication: he even helped me on Christmas Day, despite it being his day off and a major holiday that he celebrates. That level of commitment is rare. Fogel is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of recording and audio production, and it shows in both his guidance and the quality of the final result. I felt fully supported and confident throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Fogel Sound Studios to anyone looking for a top-tier recording experience; especially authors recording audiobooks. I will absolutely be working with him again for my second book.

Been working with The Genres Recording and Rehersal studio for a while now and I love the local…read morelaid back vibe of the studio specifically the rehersal space. The owner Aaron is easy to work with and as an Artist that is so important. I highly recommend this place for any rehersal needs, they have equipment also already there for use so that's a plus to be able to jam out without having to take all my stuff. Parking is sometimes tricky depending on the time of day but its FREE and you can't beat that! Overall love the creativity here and the openess for Artist to perfect their craft.

You talk about a VIBE. This place not only has all the gear you'd ever need as a working artist,…read morebut the owner Aaron really knows how to pull the best out of you... like a real producer should. He's clearly proficient in Protools, mixing, and audio engineering, plus has a great ear for capturing the best sound and takes. But I think his secret sauce is he makes the whole process FUN. You can't help but have a smile on your face when working with Aaron, which really helps bring you back to why we all do this in the first place: because it brings us joy. And this place oozes of it.