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.

I really had a great experience recording my new song HOA Condo Blues with Noise Eater Recordings…read more Olav and his assistant Paul helped me get the best sound, trying different amps and rigs. They help me get the best tone for my guitar solo. Also provided great coaching on my vocals. I really enjoyed working with Olav and team. Olav is a real pro using digital audio workstation. I highly recommend Noise Eater Recordings.

Olav is an excellent sound engineer! My band has recorded 2 songs with him and is in the process of…read morecompleting two more songs. We are extremely happy with the results and the process. He has a gentle and kind style. He brings his full attention and creative energy to every project. He takes feedback well and is always highly professional. Olav is a great resource for local bands.

Our good friend from church told us about this place and how they were able to help her build upon…read moreher singing career. We heard a few of her tracks and we were amazed. I recommend the talented visit Joe Kary and the team and get started with their services. Amazing guys! God Bless

Worked as voice talent with "King of Voice Recording" aka Bay Area Recording Studios for a…read morecorporate video VO record. They were cool with a 7:00 AM PST start time to accommodate an east coast client, and our engineer, Joey, skillfully set up Source Connect and patched us to a studio in Atlanta. Service was great and personable. I'm headed back tomorrow!

I was looking for a DJ to help close out a event I was hosting here in San Francisco. Shawn not…read moreonly brought down the house with his set, but helped with so much of the sound production through the night. I was impressed with not just his knowledge and skill, but also the great vibe and positivity he brought. I'm beyond thrilled with choosing Shawn and will certainly be calling on him next time.

I have never boogied so hard as when jamming to a DJ SB set. DJ Shawn Barry is hands down the…read moregreatest DJ in the Bay Area, quite possibly the planet. Whether you're looking for crowd-pleasing classics or bangin' deep cuts, Shawn has the tunes to get the party moving. He'll work with you on the vibe you want to set and exceed all your expectations! Cannot recommend highly enough.

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.

This place and the staff are wonderful. Come here every time my drummer is in town and we need a…read morespot to rehearse. Honestly, wouldn't go anywhere else in Oakland or the east bay. This is where the "East Bay Bros" were born and thrive. Thanks to all the guys at Nexus for being great hosts!

Our violinist son needed to record some pieces for summer music camp auditions. We decided to find…read morea professional this year to help with the recordings. We found Tool Shed Studios. Brian is amazing and so knowledgeable about many different genres of music. During the session, Brian made sure that our son could listen back to what he had played and continue to record as many times as needed. Brian also gave his feedback as to which recordings sounded best. We have used this recording studio three times now and have enjoyed Brian's anecdotes regarding the music business. My husband has found a kindred spirit as Brian is also a big Rush fan.

Great studio! Gibbs and the team are always professional and flexible. Best studio in the Bay Area…read more+ great vibe!

Awesome owner! If you want talent added to your music this is who you go to for help!read more

From the owner: If we can improve your sound, and streamline your music release would that make a difference in…read moreyour career? Contact us to get involved! 831 200 4009

These guys are great! Reasonable prices, supportive and friendly service!read more

From the owner: Recording, Editing, Mixing, Mastering, Rehearsals, Live Sound, ADR, Foley For Film, Dialogue…read moreEditing, Audio Enhancement, and Location Sound Recording.

Last minute Super Bowl LX w/e major brand restaurant takeover #Prubechu #Ortega ~r esponse time to…read moreinitial outreach was almost immediate, incredibly fair proposal, and effects added massive elevation to the environment of the event! Definitely recommend and look forward to collaborating again on future events...

Mark and his team were absolute professionals. The speaker set up for my wedding fell through 36…read morehours prior to the event and Mark swooped in with barely any notice and completely made the event with the sound. He arrived on time and made sure everything was set up and ready to go. Multiple people commented that the sound set up really brought so much life to our ceremony. We're so grateful for Mark and his team and would love to work with them again!!

Quick summary: extremely knowledgable, flexible, tailored to my specific needs, reasonable and…read moreaffordable pricing... a music teacher who really cares I feel super fortunate to have found Devin as my piano teacher. I was classically trained growing up but in recent years have been craving to learn jazz piano, especially wanting to improvise. It felt like a far-off dream, but through my few lessons with Devin I have been pleasantly surprised at my own ability, which he has helped me unlock. He truly is so knowledgable and delivers that knowledge skillfully -- as in, he doesn't overload you with irrelevant information, and only relays what is relevant to the current subject we are working on. Devine is encouraging but does not give empty praise -- he is very transparent with his feedback and this feels very effective. He keeps me super engaged -- there is a great balance of theory and explanation / allowing me to apply the theory through playing and answering questions on the spot. There have been moments, especially at the beginning, when I felt intimidated and nervous to improvise on the spot (as this is something I'd never really done before). Devin was understanding of these emotions and created a safe space for me to go out of my comfort zone. These moments of being challenged are super invaluable to me and his method of doing so really suits me. The lessons are paced well for me and feel very tailored to my needs. Devin always prioritizes my questions for each lesson, and based on those, creates a lesson plan on the spot to address them all. I really enjoy the fact that I can ask super specific questions and we can go on tangents about music theory and history. Speaking of music history, I also appreciate that Devin is so acknowledging of the fact that we are playing in the realm of Western music, which is only a small fraction of all the musical cultures that exist. As a person of color, this foundation of thinking is really important to me. I searched for a long time to find an in-person teacher because that was what I was used to, and I believed it would work best for me. However, I realized that the online lessons work perfectly well and I can't see any downsides of them. I think this is partially because I have enough background in technique, so I don't need him to be adjusting my hands / seeing my fingering and all the other physical stuff associated with piano. This being said, perhaps if you are a complete beginner, try to start with in-person lessons with Devin to make sure you have all the basic techniques locked in as this will affect your playing later on. I am used to more structure and rigidity -- my classical lessons always centered around learning a piece and playing it during lessons, with very clear homework. So it took some time to get used to the more flexible and free-form nature of learning jazz piano (and perhaps it is also his particular teaching style). I think it has been an excellent practice for me in self-discipline. However, if you benefit a lot from extreme structure, you can always ask Devin to provide that. I am personally enjoying the challenge of improvisation as my homework! Devin has offered me many tools and frameworks for thinking about piano and improvisation, all of which have made piano feel way more approachable and inviting than it used to. I also marvel at his ability to be so enthusiastic, engaged and creative for each and every lesson. I've had many music teachers in my life and he is one of the best!

Devin is an amazing music teacher. He's easy to work with, very knowledgeable and professional. It…read morehas been a great pleasure to study piano with him since September 2020. I've had many musical breakthroughs since then. Devin is a patient musical guide. His technicality and training helped me to achieve my dream of singing popular songs with full piano accompaniment. I have a deep appreciation for music and my prior music teachers were rigid in their approach, which didn't enable me to grow musically. Devin's flexible, caring approach helped me to immediately tap into my abilities at the keyboard. It has helped immensely that Devin offers remote lessons via Zoom, which make it highly convenient for students living further away. I look forward to more musical breakthroughs with Devin as my guide. Highly recommended!