This place seems very sketchy to me. Run far far away. He charges astronomically high for very…read morelittle services and promises met. He shows favortism towards certain artists and its disgusting. Anyone who truly wants to help you get into the music business will not charge you. You will be served better by taking an actual music course at a junior college or taking classes on how to work pro tools and logic or even finding a guitar or piano teacher. There's also information readily available online without having to pay this place to do it.

My daughter works with Thomas & he has been so amazing to our family! Great with kids as well as…read moregreat vocal coaching!

10/5 stars. I came to Elliot with just my acoustic original songs. He helped me record and turn…read morethem into super dope tracks! I thought it would be intimidating because I don't know anything about recording, but Elliot was so graciously patient and encouraging to help me get everything sounding exactly right. He has so much experience and thinks about music in such an interesting way! It was such a great learning experience in addition to being able to walk away with an album of my songs !

Very unprofessional. The owner, Elliot Koenig, had interns running the session and they were on…read moreTikTok most of the time. As an artist paying for studio time, that's incredibly distracting and disrespectful. I did not feel valued as a client. After leaving, I was repeatedly asked to rebook, instead of being asked how the session went. Bad vibes kill creativity. I would never go back. UPDATED Feb 1-11:24pm After leaving this review, the owner Elliot messaged me AGAIN on Instagram. Took zero accountability and only cares about his image. NOT the client. To address your comment, I asked for a discount, cuz your interns run the session. As Indie artists we have to fight to protect a space we paid for. Often times we don't have other options in the area so we suck it up, but no more! This is not a good studio. I would not go back. Look at how he responds to feedback...

One of the nicest most genuine producer/engineers I have ever met or worked with is Lew Richards at…read more17th Street Recording Studio. Not only does he have the patience to help produce music, he has the talent to help create magic. Time and time again Lew has proven to bring positive vibes in and out of the studio, plus its fun to record on great vintage gear. I was able to record a full length album at 17th and I will be forever grateful with the music that was made and the producer lessons that were learned.

This has to be one of the most unique and impressive recording studios I've had the pleasure of…read morerecording in. We used Lewis' facility for a project we did for our non-profit music school, The CUT Studios. As a singer/songwriter, I have recorded everywhere from DARP (Dallas Austin) in Atlanta to Universal Recording Studios in LA. Not only did 17th St Recording studios provide a comfortable environment for our students, but the Chandler TG1/Neumann M149 combo didn't hurt either :) Not only was Lewis lightning fast in Pro Tools, but he also contributed immensely to the project, helping to write the bridge and playing guitar/keys/bass on the record. Needless to say, this studio provides much more than just a place to record. You will leave here satisfied. Period.

Vulcho is the MAN! First of for most, he is a genuine human being. Love being around him and…read moreworking with him. Very professional and very reliable. He can work around any problems or restrictions you have. And let's not mention the gear. I mean he has it all and he knows how to you use! Nothing but Grade A products coming out of his studio. Highly recommend this place and if you do end up booking some time, please offer his some food and don't be a spaz. He is very generous and chill. Be sure to take some of the hottest chill you can find. Trust me, he'll have a kick out of that!

I would have gave 100 stars if I could. Very serious & friendly & chill…read more Fast response and all the good stuff!! Try this and you'll never regret :D

I've been coming here for years. The studio's top shelf and the owner is cool. I recommend this…read moreplace to any musician out there.

The place was nice and equipped with decent amps and monitors. The manager was also nice and…read moreaccommodating. The only thing I didn't like very much was having the manager intrude with our practice time.

Wow this place is rad!…read more We came in with a rush on time to make an EP and Mike was clutch! He guided us through the process, made us sound better then we are, and the best part is we had the most fun we've ever had recording! Mike is supper on top of everything and is the key ingredient to the success of our EP and sound. Super reasonable prices and easy going with the highest quality work we've found. I did a lot of research on other recording places and this is the top one in this area. Don't waste your time looking anywhere else.

This is my 'go to' recording studio. Mike is an excellent engineer and easily the most relaxing…read moreperson to play in front of. I feel so at ease and his feedback never ever feels critical or negative, but is purely constructive. He's such a friendly fella and so easy going. The rates are excellent, the set up is top notch and he is very patient. I never feel rushed or tense. The quality of the recordings always blow me away and make me want to keep coming back. If you've never been to a recording studio before and are nervous, then trust me, come here. It is suitable for all types of musicians at all levels. Highly recommended.

I have been at Gemini for over a decade! I recently moved out of the area and sadly had to say…read moregoodbye. Luke takes incredible care of the place; he is always attentive and around for questions and help. Clean, comfortable, there's a vending machine with a great selection. I could not have been happier to spend 10 years at this great place!

Safe, clean and convenient location. Have been renting a lockout here for a year and have no…read moreregrets.

This place is pretty awesome, the guys here were very professional and supportive of my music…read moreproject. There's a brilliant musician/sound engineer in house that assisted me with my recordings, and I ultimately loved the outcome of that session experience. They gave me a tour of the facility and I've been coming back since for my video shoots. Upscale/ Reasonably Priced/ Comfortable.

From the owner: Garfias Records & Studios is a full-service recording and creative space located in Santa Ana. We…read moreoffer professional recording sessions for artists, podcasters, and musicians of all levels. Our white room is designed for high-quality photography and videography, perfect for music videos, interviews, and promotional content. We also provide private music lessons for most instruments, taught by experienced instructors who help students of all ages reach their goals.