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.

Great one of the best studios in the Bay Area everybody loves Michael!! He is a person that has a…read moregreat ear great eye for talent very workable very nice. Always able to do things with you for you. He's one of the most flexible businessman that I've ever met. Thank you so much.

Amazing! Expert at craft! Magic is in the air! My go to studio any time I need to make a…read moreprofessional song!

Clean rooms, reasonable pricing, the owner is also your free sound guy. What more could one ask…read morefor?

If your band is from around the Peninsula (heck, anywhere in the Bay Area) and needs practice space…read moreat very reasonable hourly rates, you gotta check this spot out! Clean, orderly, PA system ready, backline available upon request or bring your own gear, free drinks (bottled water and soda) and snacks, and easy parking! Studio owner Sean, a fellow musician, is a real cool cat and can hook you up nicely.

Making music at Shine On Studios in Oakland, CA is fun! Take it from someone who has worked with…read morethis guy for decades. This review has been a long time coming. No matter what I say, I cannot do Shine On Dave enough justice. I met Dave 20 years ago, I'm guessing it was a Craigslist ad. I was building a recording studio in my home and needed guidance. Dave became that beacon. Since then, I have visited Shine On working with various projects many times over the years. As someone who is a 30+ years experienced vocalist, I have watched Dave grow for decades. He is and has always been, as far as I could see, completely dedicated. Dave's passion of being a well earned award winning recording engineer and studio is why Shine On Studios was awarded as best recording studio after many years of growth. I have witnessed him building 1st hand and his success is from hard work, taking on any project he could get in the early days. He can now pick his jobs as he has paid his dues many times over. If Dave is recording you, you must have something real good. Dave has established an awesome pro studio in Oakland. The sounds he is getting are great. The amps, mixing board and most importantly, Dave's ear are all excellent. Dave's interest in offering a comfortable working environment is obvious. The couches, his attitude and studio sounds are 2nd to none. Thank you Dave and Stef! You make a great team...

Bluhd I've been with Dave since 2010 and don't wanna go no where else, Shine On Studios for life.read more

Hands down the best studio sessions I have ever had in my music career. Chris is a pro of pros and…read morehis knowledge breadth when it comes to engineering shows in the velocity, tact and results he takes with studio projects. Originally came into contact with the studio last minute when I needed a rehearsal space for a project before a show. We were able to book the live room for a warm up set and were heavily impressed by his background and the studio equipment. We came back to record a live set with Chris last weekend for about 5 hours after getting a very competitive quote. I've worked with engineers before that needed multiple hours with several engineers to do what Chris was able to do in a little over an hour to get us 100% setup and ready to play. After the session we took our stem files and now have what we need to mix and master our album. Chris even gave us a rough bare mix export of the sessions to use as reference, and even though he says it's a 'rough mix,' it's straight up better quality than some professional mixes I've heard. There were no surprise costs, we got everything done in the afternoon we booked, and Chris hustled with extreme respect to our time. If you're in the Bay and shopping for a partner for a studio project, you'd be wasting your money going anywhere else because you won't find a better setup than Nexus for the price and quality.

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.

I've been recording with Bryan Matheson and Skyline Studios for 30 years. Bryan knows the recording…read morebusiness inside and out, and has been invaluable to me on many levels--as a top-notch engineer, adding guitar, and recommending the perfect singers and other musicians I need for my songs. In addition to Bryan, I've been fortunate to work with his wonderful team, including Ben, Varun, Miles, and Darian. Everyone at Skyline is professional and friendly. Laid-back atmosphere. Great results!

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!

I was so comfortable I wrote half a record and restyled my sound in four days, on the spot,…read morestarting from nothing..and it was real. Mikey pulls honesty out of an artist, and captures it. If you are a singer/songwriter with a few tunes, or have a full record planned with a band; check this spot out. And just in case you want to sing through a CB mic, or an old telephone...He makes them, and they are incredible. I really can't talk this place or him up enough, it's always a top recommendation for anyone who is looking to record.

Mike placed great value on my time, working very efficiently and effectively. His suggestions…read morewere always constructive and never impeded on my creative process. He's a great engineer, and I'm happy to have worked with him.

Our seven year old son took a group drum lesson and absolutely loved it! We were able to observe…read moreour son via life feed during his lesson which was helpful in knowing how to guide him with practicing at home. Billy, his drum coach, was very laid back and patient. He really encourages the love of playing drums. We will return for intermediate lessons.

From the owner: Since 1999 Big Toe Audio has specialized in award winning audio post-production. Previous clients…read moreinclude Walt Disney World, Oakland Raiders and The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. BTA offers commercial production services as well as beginning pro-tools education and training for at-home music enthusiasts. With the start of 2013 Big Toe is also the new home for music lessons in Castro Valley. Our incredible staff of industry veteran instructors teach students both young and young at heart instrumentation and vocals on a weekly basis. So whether you're looking to learn a new instrument, record your album, publish a podcast or create an advertisement Big Toe is your audio home.

Not too long ago, we filmed some great scenes for our Horror Comedy film, Ghosted, here at…read moreSoundwave Studios which was fun from start to finish. Everyone here was friendly and cooperative with our project which made this even easier than anticipated. The project is now available on sites like Tubi (https://link.tubi.tv/evpZji8i5Mb) and you can see for yourself how amazing the location actually is. In fact, I don't even think our film does it any justice. If you're looking for a spacious warehouse where you can get loud and have fun with your passion projects, this is the place to go!

Inexpensive rehearsal space. Clean. Highly recommend. Vending machines for snacks and drinks take…read moreplastic.

If you're looking for a high quality studio with top notch engineering, mixing, and mastering, this…read moreis THE SPOT. Hands down. J did it all from recording to mastering plus he was hella cool to work with. I'll start by saying I'm not a singer in the least bit, but wanted to try something new out and this was my first time at this studio. The moment J setup, it was all business. He jammed through all the mixing and mastering on the spot and played a producer role to get my sound on point. I ended up walking out with a slap.

HANDS DOWN THE BEST IN THE BAY AREA! ive been recording…read morewith J for probably over 10 years now and his engineering is UNMATCHED!!! he's ridiculously skilled and QUICK so you really get the FULL USE of your time! I'm now a WORLDWIDE PUBLISHED ARTIST with placements all over television DAILY, and I ONLY record HERE!!!