Nick did an absolutely fantastic job helping me set up a broadcast quality home studio in my apartment. He was very timely in getting back to me and taking next steps. He listened to my needs, made quick and effective recommendations just after our consult, and I had my equipment ordered within 24 hours. Once I had my equipment in hand, he had me set up within a week, and even made the trip out to Brooklyn to make sure it was perfectly set up. He continued to be responsive after setup was complete, when I had additional tweaks and questions. I really trust the outcome that Nick provided - I listened back to previous auditions with another setup, and Nick's is just night and day better. I have never sounded so good. I have since done a couple of tutorials with Nick, and I learned a lot of very helpful tips about the industry, how to prep files in a way that's appealing to agents, and how to book work in the current landscape. Nick is a nice guy, sets very reasonable prices, and is generous with his insider knowledge of the industry. I'd recommend any of his services - whatever you need help with, he'll sort things out in a timely, professional, and supportive manner. read more

Our 11-year old son has been taking weekly voice over lessons with Nick via Zoom for about 6 months and we cannot say enough good things about Nick!! He is a phenomenal voice actor with decades of experience both working and teaching. From the first session he connected with our son and has treated him warmly but also very professionally. He curates pieces from various mediums (ads, ebooks, etc.), tailored to our son's age and experience, and provides real-time playback and feedback during lessons. He has also provided on-the-spot rehearsing and training for specific VO auditions when they arise. We recently traveled to his studio to record a VO demo and it came out great and showcased the months of work our son and Nick have put into his training! Nick is awesome--a cool guy, great instructor, and real talent. We cannot recommend him enough! read more

I have known Nick for years and in all the many things he does, he has always been extremely knowledgeable and friendly as well as patient and eager to see his students succeed. He trained me and produced my first reel and it sounds great. He also offered insights to the business of finding work and getting hired that honestly would not have occurred to me otherwise. Like any good producer he saved me hours if not months of trial and error while figuring out the many things one needs to know in order to succeed. This is true both of the art of voice over itself as well as the business of finding work and setting up a great sounding professional recording studio in even the humblest of environments. I feel confident and capable of beginning a career in voice overs thanks to him. Cheers Nick, Break a Leg! read more

The best, most affordable, most hands on voiceover lessons and demo recording you're going to find. Nick's a great teacher, who really makes you feel comfortable and works to get the best out of you and maximize your ability, while also prepping you for the business end once you're out there. At some of the friendliest rates you will find, Nick gave me lessons, produced my demo, and gave me contact info for agents and casting directors. Thanks to him I signed with an agent shortly after posting my website and demo, I'm now auditioning for multiple spots a week, and I'm not only booking work, but just recorded my first national tv commercial. For anyone looking to get into this business, I have only two words for you: Nick Ciavatta! read more

Nick Ciavatta, proprietor of Friggin Fabulous Productions, recently did the mastering of my recording "Hangin' with Ann Walsh at the Lake" and did an excellent job! Vincent DeNunzio, the producer of the album and I noticed how incredibly professional he is, and appreciated his attention to detail and relentless determination to give us a quality mastering of the songs on time. We were so happy to have him as a part of our team for this project. If everyone could be this professional, pleasant and helpful the world would be a much happier place! It was a joy to work with such a dedicated and talented person as Nick. read more

One of the biggest reasons Jersey City has become a sort of musical mecca on the east coast is because of Friggin Fabulous Productions. From live music, open mics, recording, mixing, mastering, video, duplication, radio, voiceovers, the years of experience and quality of work, speak for themselves. It all starts with the man, Nick Ciavatta, who is an incredibly talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, someone who keeps music front and center in music business. He approaches art, professionally, from the inside. Need music production services of any kind? Call the man; you won't be disappointed! read more

I have had the pleasure of being at many productions of Friggin Fabulous Productions. I have been to live shows with very talented artists as well as participating in Open Mics. The Open Mic. scene is open and warm. Talented people come every week and the older artists are very supportive of the younger ones. The hosting venues also do very well. I gave Nicholas Ciavatta A Civic Soldier award from my Civics Organization because he hi lites local artists consistently and faithfully. He provides a venue for many people in his town to do their work. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Nick at Friggin Fabulous Productions, and I can't recommend him enough. Nick's coaching style is a perfect blend of practical advice, support, and a comprehensive range of services. Nick shares his years of experience by offering practical tips about the industry along the way. Nick creates a safe space. He encourages growth, celebrates progress, and ensures you feel confident in your abilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced voice artist, you'll thrive under his guidance. read more

Nick is a fantastic instructor, his Voice Over Workshop was a great introduction to the basics, and a highly informative overview of the industry. He's a pro with a seriously impressive resume -- in front of the microphone and behind the mixing board -- and he's incredibly generous with his insider's perspective and experience in helping VO newcomers and early career pros find their way. If you're serious about breaking into the VO business (or are looking to bump things up to the next level), start with Nick! read more

I am so thrilled with the transfer of an old irreplaceable album I had that Nicholas put on a CD for me. I haven't listened to the album in over 30 years and to sit here today and relive the memory of the concert I was a part of as a teen was magical !! I definitely recommend contacting Nicholas & FFP for any work you might need. He was totally professional and had the transfer done in a snap ! Thanks for the awesome work Nicholas. :-) read more

Nick did a few transfers for me from DVD to MP4 files. They were family home movies - originally on 8mm film from the 50's and 60's - and really precious to me. He did a great job, finished in a day, and the files are now easily shared to my entire family and beyond on Vimeo. Nick was so easy to work with, completely clear and knowledgable, a real gem of a guy, too. I'm more than satisfied. read more

Nick is really as good as it gets....His voiceover work and coaching would put him over the top on that aspect alone....but he mixes, edits, records, sings, plays guitar & harmonica and is the voice for countless television ads....when i hear his Allegra voice I just melt.....what a great guy to work with and he is always truly a pro in all of his dealings with work.... Barbara Beeman read more

I needed a PA, mics and stands on short notice for a gig. I contacted Nick and he provided everything I needed at a reasonable price in a timely fashion. The gear all worked perfectly and was very easy to set up and break down. I found Nick to be knowledgeable, professional and very friendly. I will certainly use this service again. Thank you FF productions for helping us out. read more

As a coach Nick was professional and patient, his approach was understanding and guided. Nick offered more than standard coaching, covering also equipment suggestions, and guidance on how to take direction. His work on my demo followed the same professionalism and high quality. I highly Recommend. Excellent experience, I will continue to utilize Nick's talents in the future. read more

Nick was a great coach! He was able to meet us at our level of experience, even if we didn't have any, and help us grow without ever being condescending or negative. It was helpful hearing about the industry from experts in the field who were able to lift the curtain and show us what's going on backstage, so to speak. I look forward to returning for one on one coaching! read more

This production company is top notch! Nick took the time to listen to my needs, and provided an amazing mastering service on my project, https://soundcloud.com/smoke-the-remixes. Looking forward to have another Friggin Fabulous mastering production on my next EP. Engineering is just one aspect of this amazing company. Check out Nick and his crew! - Dj Smoke read more

I can't recommend Nick and Friggin Fabulous Productions highly enough. I had a mountain of old cassette tapes that I wanted to get digitized, and FFP handled everything with the greatest of ease. The results were terrific. For service, competence, and reasonable rates, you will absolutely not do better. read more

I had the opportunity to work with Nick, doing a Voice Over workshop and then working with him to develop my Voice Over demo. He is so professional, and he is the man to go to for any kind of audio production. You will always get the Best from Friggin Fabulous Productions......Carolyn Borger read more

Friggin Fabulous productions is frigging fabulous! Nick and his crew are passionate and dedicated professionals. They are always engaged in the community and throw great events. They got some great services too. Voice over, mastering and recording. Check it out! read more