This store is absolutely amazing! We searched far and wide and finally found a perfect piano for…read moreour son. The owner Yen is the most honest salesperson you'll ever meet and we will definitely buy from him again!

I reached out to Yen via Facebook marketplace regarding a specific piano and he was extremely…read moreresponsive and transparent, providing me a wide variety of options to choose from without being pushy. Based on my research around Yamaha pianos I think their pricing is overall pretty good/competitive. I blind purchased (tried same model in a different showroom) a used Yamaha YUS-1 and had it delivered to the San Francisco Bay Area because we don't have a lot of stock for that model in this area. Despite a small delay seemingly out of their control the whole process / logistics went really smoothly and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from them again.

What a wonderful place and great experience working with Drew. His studio is awesome, he has tons…read moreof good knowledge, and - most importantly - he cares about making YOUR music. I'm working again with Drew on some new music, and I will work with him again and again. I have gotten a lot of good comments on my music about how good the mix sounds AND how much it retained my original sounds. I'm super excited to continue working with Drew, and I am grateful for all I have and will continue to learn along the way.

Drew Lundberg (of Often the Thinker) is a legend. I was lucky to recently start recording my new…read morealbum at 1221 with Drew - I've made 3 albums and have mostly recorded and produced them on my own, but I've gone a different direction with my writing and wanted to work with Drew for this new batch of songs. The experience so far has been truly inspiring. Drew has a gift for communicating when it comes to music - he understands the intangible and it didn't take him much effort to see my vision and know what I was going for. We were able to accomplish things together that I never could without him, and the experience of working together was joyful. Drew is easy-going and fun; he has a really disarming quality that is an invaluable trait for a producer and collaborator generally. When I asked for Drew's help in playing a part on electric guitar (his playing is beautiful), he was more than happy to see what he could come up with, and within minutes he was playing exactly what I hoped might be added to my song. Drew is very open to any ideas and prioritizes staying true to an artist's vision. He is encouraging and creatively nurturing. But above all else Drew is an amazing person. He's kind, fun to be around and the atmosphere at his studio is really lighthearted and beautiful. Drew's setup is amazing, literally a dream come true. The space is really fun to work in and the tools at Drew's and his clients' disposal are state of the art and very carefully, expertly chosen and arranged. I'm a piano player and I love the upright at 1221! I found myself feeling really creative with it. There's a really special organ there, a Juno-106 (and other synths), and some amazing guitars. All recorded through the best outboard (including amps in a booth if your music has guitars) and some lovely microphones. It's magical. I greatly admire Drew's work - he is a brilliant engineer and producer. He pays very meticulous attention to every detail of a mix and has a wonderful sense for subtlety, always finding what will complement each sound. The sounds are so clean and beautiful; Drew's recordings are elegant and graceful. He EQ's and compresses tracks perfectly and has a very tasteful ear for panning and using effects exactly how they ought to be used. He's also great at mastering! If you are a producer looking for someone with a trustworthy second pair of ears to tastefully master your music with some really nice outboard gear, Drew and 1221 are a really excellent option. Speaking to the efficiency of Drew's work and keeping costs effective, my expectations were exceeded. Drew and I have finished the better part of entire songs in one session. My experience at 1221 was glorious and I can honestly say that I found something in my music there that I had never found before. Drew is very talented at bringing that out of people and he provides an environment and atmosphere where it's not only possible, but likely. Thank you so much Drew and the crew at 1221. I'm looking forward to coming back as soon as possible. Much love.

Close to home and great place to practice bringing my new band project here Surfer Steve gives it a…read morethumbs up and double snaps

If you're in a band in North County, stop driving to Mira Mar for rehearsals. This place has…read moreeverything you need and then some. Rooms are equipped with Drums, Amps and a PA all for 30 an hour. That's how much it costs at the studios in Mira Mar, but after having to drive down there, it actually costs you more. Ben's a cool guy and easy to deal with. The rooms are spacious and air conditioned. If you're up here, play here! Support businesses in your community!

Beautiful location but most importantly incredibly talented and genuinely good people, a combo…read morethats all too rare these days.

We recorded our latest EP here and had a blast working with Tommy and the crew…read more https://music.apple.com/us/album/upon-the-shoals-single/1496406501

Definitely remembers their clients. After 6 years, I contacted them about some files I wanted to…read moreretrieve and they remembered me and the project I was talking about.

We were standing outside this studio reading the flyers trying to figure out what this space was…read more John was having lunch and saw us looking and invited us inside for a quick tour. What an AMAZING space! I've never been in a recording studio before. It was a cool treat. My friend's boyfriend is a musician, so she has been thinking about gifting him some recording hours and John offered a stellar deal. My interaction with John was so great, I wanted to support him by sharing my experience.

Rarefied is my go to studio in San Diego for many reasons, first and foremost the people are…read moretalented, prepared, easy to work with, and do a great job recording. Second, the equipment and the space of the studio itself is top notch, comfortable, and spacious. Third, the location is easy to get to, easy to find parking, etc. I highly recommend Rarefied if you have any need for a studio!

Roy was an absolute pleasure to work with! He took our recordings and turned them into perfectly…read moremixed masterpieces. We'll be using him for all of our future projects, his attention to detail and professionalism are second to none. Don't waste your time looking elsewhere. I highly recommend Rarefied Recording!