Transparent, talented, kind & open. A true west county gem…read more I recorded my first album at Earthtones with my producer, Scott Elliot Ferreter, and David -- who handled drums, recording, mixing, and mastering. Most of the record came together over a few focused days, with a handful of extra sessions as it took shape. From our first conversation about the project, David's calm, grounded presence made it easy for me to drop in, trust the process, and create. His studio feels like stepping out of time -- a clean, cozy den where creativity flows freely. David has an intuitive sense of energy. He knew when to step back and let the process unfold, and when to lean in and spark something new. I was continually impressed by his ability to stay so present and attentive through long recording days. He's also an excellent communicator -- transparent with his hours and pricing, and genuinely invested in the music. David has this quiet, steady work ethic that seriously inspires me. He brings warmth, care, and professionalism to everything he touches. If you're looking for someone who brings both heart & precision to the studio, David is your guy. I can't recommend him enough.

I'm in the midst of releasing my first single, and it wouldn't be happening without David…read more From our first meeting, I knew working with him would be easy, fun, and productive. And it was! First off, his recording space is incredible. Excellent gear, excellent taste, and pristine attention to detail so that you can just record and not worry about the technicals. He also provided drums on my track, and he was able to dial in the right drum sounds very quickly. He's clearly a skilled drummer, but I also appreciated how easy it was to give him direction and riff back and forth until the style felt right. While recording, he was very encouraging, but knew when to push when he wanted to try something or felt like the recording could be better. Can't ask for much else. For mixing and mastering, he was really detail-oriented while still holding the larger vision of the song, and was very generous with his time (he didn't bill me for experimentation he did). He was also just budget-conscious in general and checked in more than once about time. Overall, it was surprisingly easy to let my control-freak stuff go because I had full confidence in David's ability to deliver a high quality product. Wouldn't hesitate to work with him again, and neither should you!

Barry is a wizard with the mixing board!! Not only does he record my Bands Cd's...He also Polishes…read moreand finalizes the sound of my Award Winning Short Film's!! I've known him for over 20 years and he does an amazing job every time!! Thanks Barry! Steve G.

It's a great sounding room, and Barry was helpful and friendly. I was very pleased with the…read morerecording.

The 2nd best place in Sonoma County to buy a guitar. The 1st being Tall Toad Music in downtown…read morePetaluma. Zone has got all the production line quality name brand guitars, amps, effects, etc... Prices are fair, people are nice. A really good place for beginner guitar players to start. Advanced Jazzbo players & vintage guitar collectors will not find anything here of interest.

Had to rent a wireless mic for a wedding this past weekend, and Zone came through. Knowledgeable…read morestaff that never made me feel like an idiot for not knowing certain terms that I actually did but acted as though I didn't. I like to test people... What can I say? Specifically, Memo helped me out and was as cool as a cucumber on ice. I've purchased guitars, strings, tuners, amps, picks, and... all sorts of things from Zone, and as far as Sonoma County goes... There's no better music store. Although... Tall Toad deserves mention.

Nate, the guy who did my recording session, was really awesome. He put together a background track…read moreto a song that I wrote (Something you would never expect a studio to do) and we recorded it. It came out really amazing. This was my first time recording anything and it was a great experience, he knows how to use all the equipment and can really change your voice to sound great. The price was $45 an hour which was awesome and is way less than what a traditional studio would charge. The place has a very homey and friendly atmosphere and I'll definitely go there again.

This place is undeniably awesome. A life boat of creativity and opportunity in a sea of noise…read moreordinances and bitchy neighbors. My band would not exist if it wasn't for the safe haven of the Live Musicians Co-op. The staff is super nice, and very flexible. The equipment gets the job done and you can't beat the rates; ranging from $13-$16 an hour depending on the size of the room. I cannot recommend this place enough. Plus, rumor has it that they're expanding and they're going to have a lot more stuff going on. -PGPP

What a unique and beautiful performance space. I saw Kenny White's show which apparently…read morerepresented the first time in 10 years that a show had been produced in this space. I sure hope they keep doing it. It was delightful. Thanks guys for welcoming me into your home!

I recorded a song at Studio E, and also a music video for a different song, using the grand piano…read moreand the special lights and blackout walls. Great facility for both music and video production. Jeff is not only a top-flight recording engineer but a capable studio musician (guitar, bass, cello), as well. He does a good job mixing and is open and receptive to input to tweak a mix. He's very accommodating in facilitating video shoots, too. The guy has the heart of and soul of an artist!

Just had an early 2000s Tacoma acoustic bass repaired there that we picked up for a screaming deal…read moreat a local pawn shop. The top was lifting and the action was in desperate need of a setup (to the point where they had to shim both the neck and saddle a bit). I can't say the repair was blazing fast or i'd be misleading (around 3 weeks turn around), but frankly I would rather the repair be done well than fast. You cannot even see the seam where the top was lifting, the action is phenomenal, and the interactions with the employees were always jovial and pleasant. You can tell the techs working there absolutely love what they do, and that's always refreshing to see in artisanal jobs like luthier work.

Have had 3 of my guitars worked on by Geoff and his crew and have been very happy with how my…read moreguitars have played afterwards. I like that they offer classes on how to work on your guitar and they are all friendly and ready to help. Thanks, guys.

Very friendly and welcoming staff who were happy to answer my inquiries and help me test out…read moreinstruments. They clearly want you to make an informed decision and have fun with your purchase. Highly recommend!

What a great experience. I went there to rent a speaker and microphone and they were very pleasing…read moreand easy to work with. Do yourself and everyone else a favor and support this local business!

Excellent sound engineering, unique Petaluma location. Jamie is wonderful to work with.read more

I found Jamie's Studio here on yelp and have been recording there ever since !!…read more Great Studio , With a great view ! Jamie is a Great Engineer /Producer having worked with Many of the legends of Music , reasonable rates ! Highly Recommend this Studio! Pete Maloney, Former drummer with Dishwalla,and Tonic