I am going to keep this one short and sweet since I was only visiting the establishment to enjoy a…read moreperformance by some Japanese musicians I had met who were part of a larger collective set this evening. The collective had arranged for one of the larger rooms so they could have some audience members, the full company and be able to stream it online as it happened. Spatially speaking they had a reasonable stage that held everyone involved. A full four piece band, some singers and some traditional Japanese instrument players and a grand piano. To the other side of the room was the soundboard and a setup of chairs. They had about 20 or so chairs to sit in and the audience would be a mix of invited friends, the media and the other members of the collective. Overall a nice group. The sound in this room was wonderful and you heard everything nice and clear and it was quite enjoyable. The space itself was clean and had a number of bathrooms and a WiFi signal to login to. I asked the friendly staffer what else the venue had and they said there were numerous smaller rooms like phone booths almost that people use to practice singing only or their voiceover and podcast work. Good idea. While I don't know if I will ever be there again I enjoyed my time here and thing the talented people who are reading this Yelp should look into the place in case it serves their needs.

I arranged rental time at Michiko in late December 2024, for a studio upright piano that turned out…read morewas not in good condition. I believe this was a Kawai. Despite claims the staff made about technicians routinely servicing their pianos, this instrument was not in tune and had not been reguated so the action had what piano technicians call "lost motion," which means there is space between the end of keys and the moving parts of the action. This creates a sloppy feeling in the keys, and thus a sub-standard playing experience. Lost motion is easily corrected and this lasts for a long time so either the cause is poor technician skill or the Michiko does not pay enough to maintain this instrument. Sound from other nearby rehearsal studios was a distraction.

Though I was not a part of the group utilizing the space in the studio when I was here, I was a fly…read moreon the wall observer to things around me and felt that I should Yelp about them to lend additional insight. I was working with a group who were rehearsing a new musical and the company and creative team spanned about 12 people. We used Studio 1 which was sizable. The room is clean and very organized. They have a number of folding chairs on hand for your needs and music stands. They only ask that you fold up the chairs once you are done. There are higher ceilings and some buffer wall sound proofing but I can say that the singers were heard nice and clear across the day. They provide a piano in the studios but I didn't notice amplifiers or drums so it might not be that type of space. From the halls I mostly heard singing productions being worked out so if that is what you need this is the place. There is a complimentary WiFi for patrons and snacks are available for a meager sum. I found the staff friendly and can add that the bathrooms are also nice and clean which many might find to be a plus. I know I do. These rooms seem perfect for readings and play run throughs with the piano. Happy creating.

Two Thumbs Up !!!!! Olga is the best and so is Andre. The rehersal studios are clean, neat and…read morealways a great spot to be in your own "creative" space. Thank you Studio 353.

The recent experiences I've had at Funkadelic (solo drumming sessions) have all been very positive…read more The equipment has been well maintained and the rooms, comfortable. The staff have been consistently friendly and helpful. Additionally, the studio hosts many jams and other events which demonstrate a true (and sadly rare) dedication to supporting local musicians. I get a great vibe from Funkadelic, and am very glad they are still around, when so many other rehearsal studios have disappeared.

Funkadelic Studios also dba MJ Studios Inc. which resides on the third floor of an office building…read more Funkadelic Studios houses a total of thirteen (13) active rooms well equipped with sound, lighting as there is also a recording music studio on the premises. Admission for $5.00 with patrons' hand stamped allows patrons to hop six rooms (only six rooms were reserved for this event) in the course of the night. One room for a chill out lounge room; one room for percussion and wind instruments; one room for spoken word poetry open-mic reading; and another for vocals. Room size vary in all thirteen rooms which gives a quaint audience for musicians/artists to be acquainted and comfortable of performing in front a live audience overcoming stage freight. Funkadelic Studios felt like a bar where located all on the same street of a live performance hop from room to room without ever leaving the building. For emerging musician artists and or established musicians Funkadelic Studios is a perfect venue for practice or debuting one's talent. A fellow prolific poet invited me for the spoken word poetry event which to my utter dismay the event did not begin until 9pm. There are soda machines and musical tool machines serving as emergency backup should musicians instruments brake a chord or lost a guitar pick. The rooms are insulated for soundproof as required by law and are equipped with functional A/C ventilation. I rate Funkadelic Studios for lack of food. I would not recommend Funkadelic Studios for youngsters under age 21 as the hours of operation for events, volume of noise, explicit language used are not kid-friendly.

I have been training in dance at this studio for about 7 years and I must say it's been pretty…read moregreat. They have vending machines in case you need a quick drink or snack. This is a multi use studio so you can rent rooms for a variety of things which is cool and you can rent a room for 15 min for a quick stretch. The staff is always really nice and helpful. You will need an ID to get in the building and arrive early because sometimes the lines can be long to enter the building.

I love all the locations of RGS! I always feel welcomed when auditioning, and always rent warm up…read morerooms here.

The one feature standing out was the vintage elevator. The elevator opened and closed with an…read moreactual door knob. There were instances...we would utilize the stairs when the elevator wait time was a bit too long. A normal dance studio to function with multiple use.

They are always really accommodating . Appreciate these studios . They answer the phones promptly…read moreand help with all needs

Bright, clean, easy to make a reservation. Being from out of town we searched yelp for a studio to…read morepractice for a Carnegie hall recital. This studio was a little difficult to find because it's located in a non descript building. There's a separate elevator on the side. The studio is obviously new. There are numerous rooms to practice and the pianos are in good shape. It was so easy to book the studios in advance and the prices were reasonable at $40/hour. There were foldable chairs for guests to sit and listen while someone practices. The staff are so friendly and very helpful! Will definitely return and recommend to others!

Very disappointing experience. We reserved a piano room from 3-4 PM, but the previous user did not…read moreleave on time and reacted aggressively when we knocked. My child was intimidated right before an important performance. The room was not available until after 3:03, and staff did not effectively resolve the situation. This kind of behavior and lack of management oversight is unacceptable. I also reached out to the manager but have not received any response, which gives the impression that this business does not take customer concerns seriously.

SoundVine is one of the more versatile, uncomplicated and welcoming recording studios in Manhattan…read more Julia Knippen, a fellow voice talent, runs it, and it couldn't be in better hands! Need to record an audition in a pickle but don't have a home studio? Done. Or you have a home studio but you're running around the city at auditions, have a tight deadline and don't have time to get home? Done. Need a comfortable, non-intimidating space to teach a voice over class? Done. Soundvine has you covered in all those departments. And rates are very reasonable. There are two studios: one in the front with whisper room, seating and desk space as well as another fully functional one in the back - complete with advanced audio set-up, mixing and remote recording capabilities and a "quiet" beautiful booth. What Julia has done with the space is a truly incredible: make it versatile, unique, voice talent friendly and aesthetically and stylistically pleasing. Plus Julia is a wonderful talent herself as well as business owner. You'll want to come back for sure!

I rented a small room with a Yamaha studio upright piano on two occasions in early January 2025 to…read moreprovide some training for one of my students. The instrument was tuned properly, and the action was found to be in responsive, properly-maintained and regulated condition. Recommended location for practice, teaching, etc.

I've been used this venue for a long time, but I am very disappointed from recent experience. The…read moreofficial rental price is reasonable but they started to add additional charges for every single thing for ridiculous reason. Also they change policies without notice for their members. It was originally able to book it from two months before for members. Now they are saying 6 months before without any notice for existing members. On top of that they are accepting even earlier booking if they can get extra money. Now they are just busy adding additional prices. This is place is not reliable anymore.