A band I occasionally rehearse with rents this space. It is beautiful and well equipped. The…read moresound stage is big and clean enough to film a music video. They have excellent backline for guitar and bass. I am not sure if the drums belong to the studio or the drummer. When I have interacted with the staff, they have been friendly and helpful. Parking is ample. Make sure someone knows to let you in after hours, as the doors lock from the outside. I've never been the one to rent the space myself but I believe the rates are reasonable. I will keep them in mind for my own uses.

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This place is really special. I've attended shows, played shows, and recorded twice now at the…read moreWillyMag and never had a bad time. If you have the opportunity to go, do not miss it. Owners Tessa and Mark are skilled, friendly, and creating a very unique atmosphere there. Recording: I've had the opportunity to record in several studios across the Midwest, and WillyMag is head and shoulders above the rest. It is an all-analog studio. They do not even dump the analog sounds to digital to mix - one of the only (maybe the only??) places in the country who do not mix digitally. This anachronistic and highly-technical method seems a bit intimidating to a non-gearhead musician like myself, but Tessa and Mark explain things in a patient and not condescending manner when you ask questions. Their equipment is top of the line from cables all the way up to the 7' reverb plate. As recording engineers, Tessa and Mark are very good at listening to what you say you want and helping create that sound. Furthermore, the pricing is reasonable and they work with you to find a way to make it happen. Attending Shows: Always a low price, thoughtfully curated line-ups, excellent sound quality, an intimate setting. Yes, it gets a bit hot in the summer, but there is free water. It is a substance-free area, so family friendly, and the shows start and end early. It fills a very important niche in the Madison music scene with those parameters, and I have seen some excellent shows there. Playing Shows: Extremely low key, one of the more enjoyable places to play in town. It is a small stage, so you're right next to the audience, which tends to result in repartee with the crowd and more stripped-down performances. Tessa is clear and efficient when it comes to explaining set times and facilitating gear sharing to make shows move quickly.

Wow, a well maintained, full service recording studio right in Madison Wisconsin! Floating floor to…read moremanage low frequencies, vocal rooms and a nice open room for band recordings. Highly recommended if you need pro recording, mixing and mastering. Top recording engineer Landon is your technical Sherpa, sure to make your recordings sound their best.

Mike Olson and his crew at Blast House Studios and Madison Music Foundry are an instrumental (no…read morepun intended) piece of the puzzle that makes up the Madison Music scene. Most importantly to me, they have great staff of professional musicians that spend countless hours teaching young musicians how to be better at their specific musical interest. My son participated in their 'Summer Rock Workshop' this last Summer and had a fantastic experience. My son already has a passion for music but the Rock Workshop experience added to that passion. He was able to spend two solid weeks in a well managed studio with a professional sound engineer and 4 other kids that he just met. These kids formed a group, and wrote three original songs in two weeks. These songs were mixed and edited by the Blast House team, and the Rock Work shop ended with a live gig at High Noon Saloon. What a great learning experience for our son and for us, as parents. Mike also let our son use the studio very recently for free so that our son could have his senior photos taken in a place that he cares about. It's businesses like this that allow local musicians of all ages to grow and nurture their talent.

An authentic recording studio and musical instrument shop (something that is becoming a rarity),…read moreGemini has some of the coolest guitars for sale that I've seen anywhere and is an excellent place to try them out before making such a personal and significant investment. Derek (the owner) is a genuine music lover, a versatile, experienced musician as well as an incredible teacher. If there is a more laid-back, low-pressure way to buy an instrument I haven't seen it and it's clear that he is more interested in finding the right "fit" than pushing product. If you are an experienced musician looking for just the right instrument or a newcomer looking to learn, definitely check-out Gemini. If you are not local to the shop it is worth the trip, and they even offer remote lessons if you can't make it there in person.

Because Derek the owner is a lier, crook. Unless you want to get screwed then go there. He'll give…read moreyou the run around and never comes thru. Inventory sucks hardly any strings, ect. Guitars he sells are junk, if thinking about buying one open and check wiring, mine was all taped up and bad solder connection. Also Check body for paint touch up. See Photos.

I am aghast at the review above, but see that Jake sensitively responded…read more I am a voice artist and musician working in this industry for over 25 years, and Jake is a consummate professional. His rates are reasonable, his guidance is sound. I would trust him with any large-scale production, mastering, or post-production projects. I wholeheartedly endorse this studio and its management.

I connected with owner, Jake Johnson, who listened patiently to what I was trying to accomplish. He…read moregave me some pointers, then put me in touch with Yeekeng, Sound Engineer to create my voice demo. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. The final product was great! I will definitely work with them again for future products as needed!