Nexus Audio

(160 reviews)

I debated whether I wanted a videographer for our wedding for quite a while. I didn't want to drop…read morea ton of money on a short music video as a lot of other companies advertise because I preferred something less "cinematic"/was looking for more of a "documentary/authentic style" of the highlights and ceremony. Graham (Final Frame) was the perfect fit! He is very professional and readily available for any questions, etc. He has a quicker turnaround for the video which is a bonus, and I really liked that his presence was very subtle (doesn't feel like you're on a movie set with a ton of bulky equipment). He edited a wonderful video (documentary edit), and I feel like I really get to relive the wedding day, and I love that I get to re-watch all the speeches/special moments of us with our friends and family. One of my favorite parts is that he will interview the guests (optional) and you get to hear and see family/friends video messages. It was awesome and really special. I'd highly recommend Graham! He is excellent!

We hired Graham for our videography in late 2019 for our June 2020 wedding, but then the pandemic…read morehit and we had to postpone. Graham was incredibly supportive and flexible. Graham is very responsive and easy to work with. The day of our June 2021 wedding, Graham showed up on time and got right to work. You hardly even know he's there, which is exactly what we wanted from a videographer. He films "documentary style" and gets all the parts of the day that are such a blur to the bride and groom. My favorite thing about his style is the interviews he does with the bride and groom separately and the interviews he does with guests. It's such a nice touch that makes watching the video even more special. Graham is so affordable given the INCREDIBLE work that he does. I can't believe some people don't get a videographer for their wedding as it was such a special experience to rewatch our day through the eyes of our guests. My sister used Graham a few years ago, and I will be recommending Graham to every future bride and groom. His work is stunning, he doesn't interfere or get in the way, and he adds special touches that make the video even more fun to watch. Thank you so much Graham!!

Blue Lotus Films

4.2

(12 reviews)

Do not hire Blue Lotus Films for your filming needs!!…read more I hired Blue Lotus Films to make a professionally edited film of a live performance I created. The quality of the film they created was beyond unprofessional. Sarah, the lead of this company, even admitted to me in emails that some of the footage from the videographers she subcontracted was below professional standards. To name a few issues with the video: -whole parts of songs are cut off -bows and speech at the end are missing -there is shaky footage throughout whole video where it jumps off the stage and into audience, audience's heads cutting off what's happening on stage (one of the videographers was videoing "hand-held" instead of on a steady tripod) -there are misaligned end credits with incorrect titles (e.g. "production" instead of "cast) -there are black spots in the video where it goes blank -the sound file was misaligned with video in certain parts -different color/lighting from the 2 cameras that were being used (one is dull and one is bright) -there are missing key parts of the show that I requested ahead of time to capture (both on the phone and in writing) - because of this lack of following direction, there was only 1 camera shooting for about a third of the show. -corrupted files which meant that end of show was completely cut off. After all this, I requested a refund, as the footage was completely unusable, and Sarah refused. Terrible business ethics. If you want a professional video and to work with someone ethical, find another company.

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Funky Monkey Bananas

(1 review)

FMB is THEE place I go to for my production needs! I'm a music artist and I've worked w the owner…read morePheap since June 2010, from recording performance events to shooting and directing my EPK (Electronic Press Kit), FMB provides top quality service! Pheap was very open to what it was that I wanted, but also had a creative and keen eye for the direction of each project. I DEFINITELY will continue to use them for my future projects!

From the owner: Funky Monkey Bananas, Inc. (FMB) specializes in professional video production. We produce anything…read morefrom music videos to short bios and films, and even choose a couple of weddings to work throughout the year.

Ricardo Esway Photography

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Ricardo has a great eye for composition. He's an excellent communicator, and his sense of humor…read morewill put anyone at ease. A true professional, I would go back for his services any time.

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Clairebear Photography Studio

(343 reviews)

I'm truly delighted to share my experience working with Sandy! Her communication was wonderful from…read morethe very beginning, from arranging the appointment and customizing the scene setup to sending the photos. Everything went so smoothly. I am really impressed by her talent with infants and children; she was fantastic with my newborn and my 2-year-old. Her ability to craft stunning scenes is also incredible. And when it comes to her photography and editing skills, they are truly outstanding--just look at the edited photos, they're absolutely stunning! You won't be disappointed with Clairbare Studios and Sandy's gift for capturing beautiful, lasting memories of your little ones.

Sandy is truly one of the most skilled newborn/family photographers in the bay area! I was lucky to…read morefind Sandy 4 years ago with my first born and the newborn photos ended up being incredible! It was an easy decision to go back to her with our second baby. Here are some of the ways that Sandy truly stood out: - Both our babies were born around Christmas holiday and scheduling was not an issue at all for Sandy. She checked in ahead of the appointment to ensure we didn't need to reschedule (much needed for parents that just gave birth recently) and had our themes ready prior to us arriving. - The themes were 10/10, better than what we could've envisioned ourselves. And our themes were generic such as lemon or Christmas. - The amount of patience Sandy has is seriously amazing! Our second baby was a bit harder to photograph compared to the first, in addition to a toddler who wasn't in the mood for pictures, and it didn't phase Sandy at all. She took her time to make sure she was able to capture each theme well and had tips up her sleeve to get the toddler to take some pictures. I highly recommend going with Sandy if you're considering photo sessions! She goes above and beyond to ensure all the special moments are captured and the pictures are so incredibly worth it.

Plural Music

(64 reviews)

DJ Marselus played the wrong playlist at a corporate event for 300 guests. He was not enthusiastic…read morebut rather sad and disinterested during the event. The audience was bored and music was not what our client requested. Another time DJ Marselus who was talking to a bride for months did not show up and sent another DJ without informing a client and an Event Planner. A wedding was ruined as the up lights did not work and all music was wrong. When I asked why I was not informed as an Event Planner I did not get a clear answer and was ignored. The emails and texts also get ignored. Stay away!

Marselus Dj'ed our wedding last Saturday and he did a great job! Everyone in our family was…read morecomplimenting us on the music the day afterwards and how nice Marsleus himself was :) It couldn't have been easier to work with Plural Music. All their responses were very fast, the quoting process was very transparent, and the day of came right on time with a stellar setup. Would definitely recommend them to anyone who asks us.

Devin Farney

(28 reviews)

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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!

Awkward Turtle Media

(26 reviews)

Jason and his team shot our wedding in August 2021. From initially reaching out in 2019 to the day…read moreof the wedding, Jason was very responsive, accommodating, and professional. We appreciated how level-headed and calm Jason and his 2nd shooter, Jeremy, were on our wedding day despite us falling behind schedule and so many things going wrong. They were so professional and made sure we got the shots we wanted. There were two specific shots we wanted and discussed with Jason and he made sure to capture them beautifully. The end result of our highlight video was beautiful and we can't wait to make it a yearly tradition to watch it on every anniversary. I also want to mention that we reached out to Jason to postpone our wedding twice. We only ended up postponing once (from 2020 to 2021), but Jason was so kind and understanding both times. He's just a real nice guy who's in this business for the right reasons - to capture a once-in-a-lifetime event that the couple will cherish for the rest of their lives. It's so refreshing to work with a wedding vendor that cares about delivering great service and a great product to their client instead of just seeing them as money bags. He was one of our favorite wedding vendors! Thank you Jason for capturing our special day and being so patient, kind, and accommodating throughout the whole process!

Jason and his team captured our Wedding Day this past February. When my husband and I met with…read moreJason for the first time, he was so easy to talk to and got our initial view of what we wanted. Very down to earth dude! Jason was easy to work with, very patient and absolutely knew what he was doing from start to finish. His sense of direction made our wedding day run so smoothly and it came out beautifully in the video. We finally got the highlight video and OMG, they did an AMAZING job with the music selection we chose. We watched the video so many times as soon as we received it and immediately shared with loved ones the final product. Thank you Jason for capturing our Wedding day. We praise you guys highly!!! To everyone! Don't hesitate and just hit them up already! You will not be disappointed. =)

Oakland Music Complex

4.0

(12 reviews)

I can't believe no one has reviewed this place! It is a great rehearsal studio, and great place to…read moremeet fellow musicians. It's huge, taking up a whole city block, and affordable, offering daily and monthly rates on a great variety of different types of studios, a loading dock and many many other conveniences. The loading dock is set up like a garage and you can lock yourself in which is a great security feature. It's also kept spotlessly clean, and I do mean the restrooms, which are large and accommodating. BF says that basically, this place saved the bay area music industry when all of the other studios went belly up. And he wants me to say that 24 hour access and security are provided, that it's an extremely safe place and that Al Lucchesi the guy who owns it is an amazing, selfless and beautiful person. I found this article to be very interesting as well: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/gyrobase/riding_the_sound_wave/Content?oid=898417&page=1 From their page: "Our monthly studio building has 165 studios and is three stories high. The heart of the creature is our so powerful freight elevator which has dutifully hauled the instruments of many a band and has shown up in lots of photo shoots and videos". Conveniently located just off the Grand St turnoff and close to public transportation.

Awesome place Awesome people…read moreAwesome Cafe Awesome recording studio downstairs Awesome Management Clean Bathrooms, halls, and rooms Functional Roll-up door and freight elevator Only 4 stars because it is owned by West Oakland Associates, meaning they want want want money. The prices are crazy. Yes I would recommend Helpful? click the [Helpful] button below

Skyline Studios

(31 reviews)

Great space, excellent owner. There's parking, it's easy to get to, good food nearby. Awesome gear,…read moregood vibes, clean studio. Come record your music here!

Great studio with a super engineer. I have recorded at many top flight studios, and even though I…read morewas just playing my sax behind Larry Miles, I enjoyed the expert engineer, laid back vibe and ease of parking off street in a secure location . All in all, I recommend them.

Adam's String Shack

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Amazing store. Adam is a master guitar repairman! He helped repair and glue the seams of my son's…read moreMartin.

Very helpful staff. We were looking to get my son his first electric guitar and they were so…read moreknowledgeable and we're not pushy at all. I felt the used guitars were very reasonable and great quality. Such a cool little shop so happy to support a small business.

Survivor Sound

(5 reviews)

Jonah engineered a live video performance for my band and he killed it. Not only is he the best…read moredude, but the setup was a breeze, painless, and fun. He is incredibly knowledgeable and a total geek, in a good way. He loves the classic sounds/techniques but doesnt shy away from experimenting to get cool sounds. Highly recommended, cant wait to work with him again at his new space.

Jonah built a god damn studio in the void that once was a living room. Why? Because the room…read moresounded good, and he was obsessed enough to do it. With that as the precedent, you will never find a more attentive engineer who knows his gear than him. Phil Collins constantly yaps about how great his studio is, but Phil Collins is a fucking poser. I recorded these records (http://bhamilton.bandcamp.com/) there, along with an insane amount of material that exists as the smallest weight ever attempted on a series of hard drives. The studio has a bunch of crazy ass gear to play with, and a grand piano that is easily the best sounding keybox within thirties, even forties of miles. Along with that, Jonah will make god damn sure that the mic placement is unique, and correct. Unlike Phil Collins, who randomly takes off during a session to hold private meetings with his stuffed animal Model UN. Just fucking record here. Its weird, its close, its cheap, and its run by a dude who will make god damn sure you leave with what you want. Its literately the antithesis of what that enemy of taste, Phil Collins does, which includes making you rewrite all your songs to include a lion prince, and adding random, terrible drum solos to any verses that include the words "heat" or "night." What a fucking shuttlecock. Fuck that idiot. Cheers, Phil Collins

Pajama Studios

(2 reviews)

This place is beyond amazing. From the first time you speak to Paula and James you feel right at…read morehome and part of a family. It is the most nurturing and encouraging place I could ever hope to go to! I went to make a small Christmas CD for my family and from start to finish the level of professionalism never ceased to amaze me. I had no idea that I would be working with such wonderful and talented people! And, BY THE WAY...they have this AMAZING mentoring program to help aspiring artists be successful...ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! This is every artists' dream come true...stop by. You WON'T be disappointed! Did I mention it's completely affordable, too?!

This is the best place to get your music properly recorded and professionally produced…read more After 12 years of gigs - nightclubs and studio work, Jim Gardner is the best I've ever worked with. Go book some time there and see for yourself.

Danielle LoPresti

(47 reviews)

Breakthrough Moments From the Very First Lessons…read more I can't recommend Danielle LoPresti enough as a singing teacher. She is amazing--supportive, patient, and incredibly kind. Almost immediately after I started taking lessons with her, she helped me break through obstacles that I had struggled with my whole life. What I appreciate most is her holistic approach to singing. For me, it's about expression, not perfection, and Danielle truly understands that. She creates a safe environment where I never feel judged or rushed, which makes it much easier to explore my voice and grow with confidence. Another thing that makes her classes special is the community she has built among her students. She organizes opportunities for us to meet and perform, which is incredibly valuable. Watching and learning from others is inspiring, and it also reminds us that many of us share the same challenges--stage fright, nervousness, and sometimes the pressure of perfectionism. If you're looking for a supportive teacher who truly helps you grow as a singer and as a performer, Danielle is fantastic.

I attended a class in West Contra Costa Adult School (May-June 2026). Danielle was the instructor…read more Even though everyone had different levels of singing experience, she integrated everyone excellently. I usually don't give reviews of any kind; however, Danielle deserves to be recognized. Her experience instructing clearly showed with the results of the class. Personally, she helped me a lot since I didn't have any vocal coaching and pushed me to break out of my shell.

Oakland Music Complex

4.0

(12 reviews)

I can't believe no one has reviewed this place! It is a great rehearsal studio, and great place to…read moremeet fellow musicians. It's huge, taking up a whole city block, and affordable, offering daily and monthly rates on a great variety of different types of studios, a loading dock and many many other conveniences. The loading dock is set up like a garage and you can lock yourself in which is a great security feature. It's also kept spotlessly clean, and I do mean the restrooms, which are large and accommodating. BF says that basically, this place saved the bay area music industry when all of the other studios went belly up. And he wants me to say that 24 hour access and security are provided, that it's an extremely safe place and that Al Lucchesi the guy who owns it is an amazing, selfless and beautiful person. I found this article to be very interesting as well: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/gyrobase/riding_the_sound_wave/Content?oid=898417&page=1 From their page: "Our monthly studio building has 165 studios and is three stories high. The heart of the creature is our so powerful freight elevator which has dutifully hauled the instruments of many a band and has shown up in lots of photo shoots and videos". Conveniently located just off the Grand St turnoff and close to public transportation.

Awesome place Awesome people…read moreAwesome Cafe Awesome recording studio downstairs Awesome Management Clean Bathrooms, halls, and rooms Functional Roll-up door and freight elevator Only 4 stars because it is owned by West Oakland Associates, meaning they want want want money. The prices are crazy. Yes I would recommend Helpful? click the [Helpful] button below

Wind & Brass

(66 reviews)

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I have had my tubas repaired and cleaned by Sean and his crew a few times now and I really love his…read morework and completely trust his shop. He modified the my F tuba to reduce the valve throw using a pretty creative solution which worked great. The thing I was most impressed by though is I came in complaining about a sticking valve on a relatively new tuba. This was clearly a manufacturing defect, and I need the value to work well for an upcoming concert. He was there on a weekend when the shop was closed and spent an hour meticulously going over the value to identify the problem and got it working perfectly while I waited for the repair. I highly recommend his shop for brass instrument repairs.

Always excellent service on wind instruments…read moreWe have been here throughout students years in band.

Berkeley Musical Instrument Exchange

(18 reviews)

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The staff is very knowledgeable , and they have a variety quality used instruments at good prices.read more

Love this place! Great personal service. They always do an amazing job efficiently and with very…read morereasonable prices. Bonus, the place has a great vibe but maybe because it's filled with beautiful instruments

Encore Piano Moving

4.5

(114 reviews)

Excellent- I highly recommend them as piano movers. They communicated immediately and clearly…read more Pricing was the best I could find. They gave us a 3 hour window for delivery and arrived within that window. Piano was well cared for and protected.

Great company and we scheduled on very short notice. Wonderful price. Very professional.read more

Affordable Piano Tuning

(113 reviews)

Jian Min was responsive and professional. He showed up on time and did a good job…read more As my piano hadn't been tuned in a long time, he provided the option of a longer one time tuning or two separate tuning sessions one month apart. Given that the price difference was minimal and that it would have been easier for him to do a single session instead of coming here twice, I appreciate that he recommended the separate sessions to give the piano time to settle before subsequent fine tuning. He also recommended an in-piano dehumidifier as my location is very humid (which is true) and there are visible signs of moisture damage inside the piano. I appreciate that he informed me of this, but without being pushy about it.

We acquired a well-aged but well-kept Baldwin baby grand (likely built in the 1940-50s!) Last…read moretuning was supposedly 2-3 years ago? After having it professionally disassembled and moved from Walnut Creek to Dublin, up a flight of stairs, & adjusted to a new environment, it needed some tuning. Found Jian on Yelp, who was responsive through text for an appointment. He serviced Baldy to optimal pitch at a very reasonable rate (compared to other quotes). Daughter's piano teacher is pleased, and my "wide, dark, & handsome" plays wonderfully in tune! (FYI, my cello is my "tall, dark, & handsome" lol)

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Evan J.

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Chris Paxton at Nexus Audio was fast, skilled, focused and effective. He did a great job re-amping and remixing an epic 7 minute metal single for my band, Nihlotep, listening to members and incorporating our perspectives with lightning speed and a well-developed musical ear. My band had recorded the single in a home studio and became dissatisfied with our guitar tones, turning to Nexus to finish the job, which worked out great. We saved dozens of hours of our own tinkering, and got an exciting, nuanced sound, smoothly blending our contrasting tones and shifting moods into a cohesive sonic journey. Editing blast beats with a million notes? No problem. Figuring out how to make line-in prerecorded clean guitar sound like heavy metal brutality? Chris handles that. Don't know how to fit hella layers into the EQ without loosing the note definition on the piano arpeggios? He knows what to do. Paxton was a true pro. Nexus was a comfortable effective studio. He also managed to fit us into his very full schedule, and was very attentive to requests for changes later on. 6 out of 6 flaming skulls! read more

Dan G.

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14 years ago

Nexus Audio is the only Place i feel comfortable being myself when letting out my emotions through my music. Chris Paxton has created a very alluring atmosphere full of many creatively organized art pieces through out the facility to give a very unique vibe to help you capture your musical output in the perfect state of mind. Chris is a very open-minded person, seeing every approach and angle possible to help get the best out of you when recording at his studio. He makes every one of your ideas become exactly what you want them to be...Golden. Not only does he have a large variety of equipment to make your music what you want, he has years of experience and education behind him. Highly Recommend studio if you're really trying to make it happen with your music. read more

Samantha R.

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I love Nexus recording studio because of their outstanding professionalism and kindness they show clients. I worked with Nick today and he was so kind and knowledgeable, he just blew me away. Nick took every precaution to make sure I felt safe while recording. He took his time with me and I really appreciate that the most because I'm hearing impaired in one ear. I would definitely love to work with Nick again anytime. Shout out to Chris Paxton who set me up with this session in a moments notice. I could not ask for a better environment to record. Very well sanitized establishment. Thank you Nexus !!!! See you all soon!!! Samantha Alexes, Mrs. Golden State All World Beauties 2020-2021 read more

Manraj D.

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7 years ago

Chris is superb, takes your ideas and adds the touch of intuitive ability and creativity to the track. He is truly an artist at work and has so much wisdom and talent when it comes to mixing all the sounds from vocals too instrumentals, into one complete harmony. Chris gave me an extra hour in the studio and was completely open and honest with everything we were doing. This was my best session with any engineer in the Bay area. Greatly appreciated. Thank you Chris. read more

Caroline H.

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14 years ago

I've been a client of Chris Paxton's for a couple years now and he hasn't failed to produce some of my best work yet. Nexus is a very unique studio and the recent remodeling really took it to the next level. The studio has a wide range of gear in addition to a level of professionalism, hospitality, and knowledge Chris brings to the table. No project seems too large or small which makes it feel like a warm environment. I won't be working anywhere else. Great spot. read more

Brandon V.

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14 years ago

Pro gear, professional environment, and an absolute genius of an engineer/producer in Chris Paxton. I have recorded an ep and a full length lp @ Nexus over the last few years and have had nothing but positive experiences, and results. I recommend Nexus Audio to everyone I encounter in the music business. read more

Alia S.

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10 years ago

This is the best studio I've worked at in years! Chris is super helpful and knows what he's doing! I sincerely appreciate how quickly he got my album mixed and mastered for me and it sounds GREAT!!! We'll definitely be going back here for the next project! Respect. read more

Gur M.

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10 years ago

Chris is pretty awesome! I went there few weeks ago for the audio recording, His work is really fast and professional with great customer service. I would highly recommend this place if u r in Bay Area. Thanks G read more

Ledrich O.

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4 years ago

Chris Paxton and Nexus Audio are extremely professional and accommodating. I would recommend them without hesitation. The best!

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Chris is a super cool

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Mothership Studio

(2 reviews)

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.

Coast Mastering

(10 reviews)

Michael did an amazing job mastering my LP. The result is a cohesive sound that translates well…read moreacross different devices and sounds just as good on my studio monitors as it does on my laptop speakers - and he did this despite the differences in instrumentation and recording quality on each track. I highly recommend Coast Mastering!

Coast Mastering has not one but three powerhouse mastering engineers. I worked with Piper Payne…read moretwice - once on an indie rock song and again on a folk/acoustic song. She gave my rock song the smooth punch I was looking for, and was able to fix up flaws in the other. I will definitely be back at Coast to master my next mixes. The whole team is friendly and communicative, and the price is right. The vibe is professional but chill - and so cool in their new location right next to Fantasy! Thanks, Coast!

Soul Graffiti

(17 reviews)

Justin is just an amazing person. His knowledge of our…read moresystem was great and he was genuine and honest. He was very patient with us in fixing our sound system, and training us. He was very personable, and friendly. He blended right in with our praise team; I felt like he was one of our crew! Thank you so much Justin! You were and are awesome! Mission Pointe Church

I reached out to Soul Graffiti looking for a place to have one of my student bands rehearse on a…read moreregular weekly basis. Soul Graffiti was not only very helpful, but they were friendly quick to respond and very knowledgeable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them! Not only that they reached out to me asking about my needs, and they offered to ask friends of theirs nearby who had possible rehearsal spaces very very helpful

Hyde Street Studios

(18 reviews)

Been recording down there for a few months now and everything about the place has made me feel more…read moreand more at home every time I go. The Hyde street community is a place that allows artist to flourish both in sound and creativity. Their track record of clients speaks for itself. Train, Van Morrison, CCR, Grateful Dead..... Need I say more? Hyde street is a great place. Iv had the pledger of working with William Chason who is by no doubt a premier producer and stellar human being in general. Iv also been working with Hyde Street's own Eric Kamm who's studio drumming ability runs right up there with the very best. Hyde Street is a place surrounded by positive energy. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for true quality in their sound. Thank you.

Reached out to the studio, the manager, Jack answered and walked me through the process. We…read morescheduled for further on that month. I got the sound engineers information to reach out and forward him the project. Overall, very, very pleased with. The final result, Eric went out of his way to make sure I am happy and he is a perfectionist.

Gulch Alley

(8 reviews)

As a local musician, I've seen my share of sketchy rehearsal studios. I've stepped over piles of…read morehypodermic needles and puddles of filth loading in, and shared rooms with seedy characters. I've practiced in rooms smaller than my girlfriend's closet with so much noise coming through the wall that I needed to turn my amp up to 8. It's a dog eat dog world out there! Enter Gulch Alley Studio. It's a single room recording space and rehearsal studio in the alley behind McTeague's on central Polk Street and a true breath of fresh air in the complicated world of practice spaces. It is adequately sized, nicely appointed with a Mackie PA, a drum kit, and a vocal booth. It is dead quiet and setup for recording. Jesse, the owner, built the space himself and offers hourly rentals. He has a degree in music production and can help engineer your recordings. He also is keen on making Gulch Alley a community and has something like open studio nights where people can hang out and perform with their contemporaries. A local art collective hangs their work on the walls, reinforcing the idea of community. I love this place and am so glad I found it.

Cozy place to jam, Gulch Alley guys made great efforts to transform this place into an amazing…read moreplace to rock out! It's a blast to play with prime equipment, in a good sounding room, hearing everyone without your ears bleeding! Once we've had a jam session with 8 musicians in the room, it handled very comfortably. Also you can record your rehearsals or make nice live sessions here! But I think the biggest bonus of the place is that the owners are trying to create a cool music scene in the city and take care of everyone who rehearse in their studio, invite and include you in their events!

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