Review is for Blue House Productions…read more Blue House Productions is a recording studio that does video productions, and can provide live streaming services, per their website. I was back here again to see a show by local artist, Eli Lev. This event was his Past Lives Album Release Show, and he came stacked as a stringed trio (Eli -guitar; Jeff - upright bassist, and Bailey - cellist). They took the performance to a whole other level. Can we do a rewind? I would LOVE to experience that show live again. I can't wait for his new album to be released. I knew where to go as this was my second visit here. I last visited in 2019 and had fun back then. Once parked, it wasn't hard to find the place as signage is on the outside of the building (Blue House Productions). The staff inside was super cool, and so were the attendees. Eli Lev brought the house down, once again, and even live streamed his performance. You should check it out. Described as good vibes and great music - I had an amazing time.

My daughter goes to St. Jerome's for daycare, and we absolutely love it! We visited several…read moredaycares before choosing St. Jerome's, and found that many of them were very cold and sterile-feeling. At St. Jerome's, it feels warm and family-oriented Many of the current teachers actually attended the school as children, sent their own children there, and have continued to be a part of the community. The staff are knowledgeable and extremely caring, treating each baby like a special family member. My baby is always happy and smiles at everyone when we walk in the door. I should also mention that because it's subsidized by the church, it is VERY affordable!

Our son has attended SJCC since age 3 and loves it. The programs for 3-5 years are play-based and…read morechild-centered, but include daily instruction in numbers, letters and writing practice, which is helpful for a head-start into any kindergarten. The staff are loving and warm to the children and very accommodating toward parents, who are always welcome to drop in to visit their children or talk to staff. Religiosity is never excessive, but in line with age-appropriate Catholic teaching. Hitting and conflicts among children are not overlooked but dealt with immediately in a firm, fair manner by staff. Aggressive children are referred to senior staff for intervention and generally this is sufficient to avert problem patterns developing. The staff are compassionate about pottying and the children have very easy access to a child-sized lavatory whenever needed. Parents are not chided about accidents, incidents or threatened with expulsion because a child displays minor issues common to their age. The center is very supportive of allergic children, posting their needs in classrooms so staff are reminded to be aware. Medicines are not dispensed without a doctor's note, and can be stored on site. Children running a fever will be sent home to recover until the fever has been gone 24 hours. Sniffles and minor colds are tolerated. Families are diverse in background, as is the staff. Catholics registered with a parish receive a significant discount, but all are welcomed. Demand can be high for slots, particularly for infants through 3 years. There is often a waiting list for infants, so apply well before birth. Children are admitted as early as 6 weeks. Graduation occurs at the end of the spring term in May for 5 year olds going to K in the fall. Tuition varies by age, but our preschooler it was approximately $1040 a month for full-time care, 5 days a week, 7 am to 6 pm. Part-time arrangements are available and flexible. The programs operate on a semester basis (Fall and Spring) with a Summer term. There is a weeklong spring break and two weeks off in the summer. The facility is fully accredited by the State of Maryland under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Washington, and billing is done by the FACTS company, with ACH deducation available. In sum, this is a long-running, well-managed, child-friendly daycare facility with an excellent reputation. Highly recommended.

Such a wonderful experience recording a song for fun with friends ! The sound engineer was a huge…read morehelp and we would not have been able to navigate the equipment without him. The staff was very kind and understanding about changes we had to make to our booking. WOULD DO IT AGAIN

Excellent well-equipped recording studio. We have recorded demos here twice with a 5 piece…read morecountry/bluegrass band. On another occasion, the studio did a great job of helping us to shoot and record a live in-studio video. The owner and engineer Steve is highly efficient, reliable, easy to work with and has good ears, and the rates are very reasonable.

Amazing studio. One of the best. I was there working with an artist. These guys are top notch. Don…read moreIs a great engineer and an awesome person. Equipment and vibe are top notch. I can't recommend them enough.

I wouldn't work with these people. They are extremely dishonest. I paid them $16,000 for a tape…read moredeck, which they never delivered. They held onto the item, kept the ad up for another 3 weeks, and then sold it to someone else.

I had to write a Yelp about this experience! Professionalism as soon as I walked in. My consultant…read morefor my music business meeting was so knowledgeable. Gave me a boost in my back. Then the the recording session was amazing. The engineers guided me to help myself make the best most crisp, cleanest sound I have ever recorded. This new location is the bomb. 10/10 for me. Thanks Acre Of Diamonds!

Steve is amazing. Produced a great studio recording efficiently, with no hassle. Really flexible…read morewhen I needed to re-schedule. We had no idea what to expect but Steve was very patient and a real problem-solver! Also-The studio is available on weekends, which really helped. If you need to make a studio recording with superior sound, professional results at a really fair price--call Steve, and head over to Hit& Run.

Conrad mastered my band's home recorded and mixed EP. He was very affordable ($100 for two songs)…read moreand did it in a very timely manner. He managed to add a solid low end to my mixes, all while removing mud and brightening up the tracks. He mastered them for streaming services, and although he got them very loud in level, he managed to not brick wall them, which was nice. I've also seen Ben work a few times with recording sessions. He has a great ear and can offer great artistic input, as well. He even asked if we wanted him to shut-up and just record and mix, which is a good trait if you bring in your own project producer who's calling the shots. I would definitely recommend and I am planning on having Conrad Master the second EP, whenever it gets finished! These guys do rock and metal the right way! Checkout Conrad's masters of our EP here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLeQbDwiizA

"Best Decision We Could Have Made"…read more Being an all vocal (a cappella) cover band focusing on R&B and Hip-Hop hits of the last 5 decades, we at Pitches Be Crazy (PBC) knew that producing our debut album would be a challenge. Our live shows incorporate technology and hardware that help to deliver a "full band" sound with only 5 vocalist. So as we approached how we wanted the album to sound, we wanted something that would give our fans that same feel of the live experience but in a professionally produced product. After recording all of the raw tracks in our in-house studio, we reached out to Blue Room Production (as recommended by a friend and local artist, Daniel "Yellow Tie Guy" Hill) to assist with the mixing and mastering of the album. From the beginning, Conrad (owner of Blue Room Productions) made us feel very comfortable, but more importantly, very confident that he and his team could meet our goals in producing this unique album. Additionally, the estimated costs were on target for our budget. We immediately signed up and began our journey to producing not just PBC's first album, but Blue Room Productions first project of this kind. Together, we would create something special. After an initial communication and "feeling out" period, we scheduled time with our assigned mix engineer, Devin Spears at the Virginia location of Blue Room Productions. The place is so comfortable that the most timid newbies to the studio world would feel welcome and encouraged to release ones inner "rockstar". Because of the uniqueness in our arrangements and overall sound, we began sitting in with Devin during mix sessions. Although we would guide the mixing process, it was Devin who recommended enhancements that really made the mix stellar. He took the time to listen and understand what we wanted the album to sound like. With very little guidance from us; Devin mixed everything quickly and accurately. After mixing the album, we spent a couple of hours with Conrad at Blue Room Production's Maryland location. A stark contrast from the Virginia location, Blue Room's studio in Maryland felt like you were on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise. The space was just as comfortable as the Virginia location, but the vibe was so much more intense; as if we were about to embark on a mission to fight crime or something where in reality we were going to create the "dopest" R&B album ever! Throughout the mastering process, Conrad took the time to explain what he was doing. (This is not something that everyone wants to be a part, understands or even cares about, but I'm a tech guy so understanding the process and technique was welcome.) By the end of 2 hours, the debut album for PBC was complete and it far exceeds what we hoped for. Before partnering with Blue Room Productions, we toyed with the idea of mixing and mastering the album ourselves to try and save a few bucks but thankfully we came to our senses early and made the commitment to outsource these activities. We cannot begin to tell everyone that reads this that the money spent at Blue Room Productions is the smartest investment you can make for creating your produced music. Not only does Blue Room have access to a plethora of hardware and software to get your music sounding amazing, but also has a staff that are highly skilled and experienced and are second to none at what they do. Their awards for being some of the best in the business in the area is well deserved and saved us countless hours (and significant additional costs) had we tried to finish our album ourselves. Our journey with Blue Room Productions was one that we are very thankful for. With several other recording projects on the horizon, PBC looks forward to continuing our partnership with Blue Room Productions and are excited to bring more of our music to the world! Do yourself a favor; call Blue Room Productions and get them involved in your music project today. Z. Kekuewa PBC Vocal Band www.WeMakeDopeNoise.com