yo if u're reading this, i want you think about how rare it is for someone to be motivated to leave…read morea Google AND a Yelp review. I've never had a Studio go to bat for me like Red Note. I manage events remotely from the West Coast, and I was in dire need for a last minute drumkit rental. To make matters tougher, the drummer for the event was traveling so I couldn't get the exact specs needed. Here's what the team did for me: 1. Helped me pick the PERFECT drum kit for our jazz set simply based on previous videos/pictures of my drummer's performances. 2. Accommodated an earlier pickup on the day of to help us do sound check in time. 3. Accommodated a later drop-off because of logistical issues on our end. 4. Lastly, despite being in need, they didn't scalp me. They worked with me, and offered a reasonable price. I work with a lot of studios + venues, and the professionalism and hospitality of this team is undeniably S-tier. If you're an event promoter, an artist, or a band manager, I can't offer a higher recommendation for Red Note. Special thanks to Will for ironing out our contract, Rose for handling logistics, and Joey for really looking out for his employees as well as graciously dealing with us.

This year, I decided to take piano lessons, which was fun but necessitated me maintaining a regular…read morepractice outside of class. When I would travel far from home, sometimes I would need to find a place where I could find a piano/keyboard practice to use. I checked out Yelp to see what studios were near me during a recent Brooklyn trip, and Red Note had excellent reviews (and more importantly availability on short notice). If you are looking for a music expert/audiophile review, you can skip this review now given my lack of technical knowledge. However, I can say that it was super easy to book a room by the hour, and the person checking me in once I arrived was friendly and helpful. The digital keyboard that I used worked well, and while it took me some time to figure out the audio setup, I ultimately had no trouble using the space on the two days I went. I would return to this studio without hesitation whenever I'm in Brooklyn or the NYC area.

Great facility to rehearse at. The setup was very standard equipment with a great sounding room. I…read moreliked how you didn't feel too cramped, and it even has a couch to hang on. Will be using the space again 100%!

From the owner: Right in between Queens and Brooklyn, The Grind Rehearsal Studio offers the most affordable…read morerehearsal prices. Clean, professional equipment, with an ambience that'll make you want to move in- our studio was created with the musician and band comfortability and great practice in mind.

I absolutely love this place. The rehearsal spaces are cheap, the dude who runs the space is nice…read moreand easy to deal with, and the equipment is complete / functional. There are rehearsal spaces in the city with better gear, but since this place is like, 1/4 of the cost of those spaces and much more DIY / low key I call Looming every time.

Love this studio! Great experience recording and editing here. Main recording room is open and…read moregreat for bands. Control room is relaxing and and plenty of space too. Tom really knows his craft and navigates the tech w ease making it easy for us to focus on the performances and creative parts that matter most.

Magic. I can't imagine a better place to record music in New York. Warm atmosphere, state of the…read moreart equipment, exemplary customer service, incredibly fast turnaround, affordable pricing. Tom has built a hidden gem in Brooklyn, and I highly recommend you discover it for yourself.

This recording studio is a true gem. As a shy singer, I felt completely comfortable in the space,…read moreand confident that my music was in great hands. The feedback I've received on the sound quality has been amazing, and I can't recommend Dom enough. I'll definitely be back.

Talented group of engineers that will make your vision come true. Super responsive, reasonable…read moreprice and great space with all the tools and set up you'll need. Cannot recommend enough!

Calling Scorpion Records a "record store" may be a misnomer. It's more of a psychedelic garage sale…read moreand community center. I was greeted by the staff member, Jake, who said everything in the store was on sale (yes, even that swordfish hanging on the wall). Scorpion Records opened in October 2020 and I'm glad to see this shop still open over 3 years later. Record Selection: 4/5 Pretty good selection of reggae LPs. I picked up a Paragons record for $20 and a very clean copy of a Mott The Hoople record for $10. The records could be a little more curated. While crate-digging I noticed some records were missing their covers and some cardboard sleeves were empty with no record inside. Value-wise, the prices were set to about double the median price on Discogs. Customer Service: 5/5 Jake was helpful and hooked me up with a Grateful Dead sticker. I was looking for one their foil Scorpion Records stickers, but they were out of them. Ambience: 5/5 Christmas lights and plenty of tchotchkes contribute to a unique ambiance while shopping (see video). Special Events: 5/5 Jazz Night is on Mondays at 6pm. Comedy Night is Tuesdays at 9pm. Guitar University (guitar lesson and jam session) is 6pm to 8pm. I definitely want to come back and check out their other events! Overall Score: 4.75/5

Great place to make music in!!…read more Comfortable , great engineers and equipment selection.

Working at Grand St., Studios has always been a total pleasure! Engineer Ken Rich really knows his…read morestuff and makes things so comfortable, all you need to think about- is playing music. The sounds are always first rate and the rates are affordable. There's been a few sessions I've produced where I needed to get as much bang for my buck, in as short a time as possible - and Ken's expertise- and the professionalism of Grand St. Studios always exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Grand St to all!