I have loved working at RWS Studios this week. The facilities are modern, spacious, clean, and well…read moremaintained and the staff (particularly Chris B.) are friendly, professional, and very communicative. I've been using a smaller studio to work on a writing project and I could not be happier! The piano was beautiful and sounded great. The studio was also equipped with a nice amp, electric piano (MIDI compatible), and full drum set. A full band could actually rehearse there. A door to one of the large studios was left open and so I was able to see inside and it was huge -- I imagined it would be the perfect place to rehearse a large show or hold dance auditions. It's literally a 20-25 minute express train ride from 42nd street, the location/neighborhood looks safe and clean, and there are stores and restaurants within one or two blocks. Definitely I look forward to working here again. Thank you Chris and RWS Studios for creating this great creative space.

From the owner: Looking for theatrical rehearsal space, a fully equipped casting studio, a shoot location or a…read moregreat spot to host an event? Located in the heart of Long Island City, RWS Studios is designed to make your rehearsal, meeting, shoot or commercial project a seamless experience. From extended ceiling heights to overnight rentals, the RWS Studios staff has made every effort to ensure your needs are exceeded. And the best part, no columns! Give us a call at (212) 391-1795 ext. 77 to learn how we can make your next rehearsal, project or event a memorable experience.

excellent facility, I have been here to both record and party and had great experiences with both…read more hip space and cool staff. would recommend to anyone who likes things that are cool

From the owner: Located in the heart of the East Village, Gonzo’s Studios provides top-tier rehearsal and recording…read morestudios for musicians and bands of all genres. Our professionally designed spaces are perfect for honing your craft or capturing your next big project. We also host events like album release parties, photography showcases, and private celebrations in our versatile lounge area. Experience the perfect space for creativity and community at Gonzo’s Studios, with our rehearsal rooms starting at only $35 / hour.

Working with Scott and his staff at Pinch was a wonderful experience! Scott is a wizard in the…read morestudio and extremely helpful and easy to work with. He gave me suggestions after each take and made everything sound amazing! As a local singer-songwriter in Astoria, Pinch is definitely going to be my go-to from now on whenever I need to record new music! :) - Bailey

From the owner: At Pinch Recording the music comes first and our studio was built with that in mind…read more Our naturally-lit live room features a unique 20' ceiling, providing the perfect sound for your acoustic instruments. Drums, vocals, wind instruments and strings are all at home in this rich-sounding room. We also provide a state of the art control room and 3 isolation rooms, including a large 2nd floor loft with natural light. All rooms are acoustically treated and separated by soundproof double walls and windows to provide the isolation you need to track multiple musicians at once.

I've recorded 10 albums with 10 different producers over the last decade…read more Here's why Mike is my favorite: 1) He has a diverse artistic palate. His ability to listen to you and understand what you are trying to get across sonically puts him above other producers who don't care to get into it with you. Once you've come to an understanding he's happy to work with you to help you find the sound you are looking for. 2) He has a mastery of mixing from a technical perspective. His style of mixing as you record helps save both time and money; even after seeing many other producers work, I was impressed with his efficiency. 3) The studio is the perfect space for a singer/songwriter with guitars, bass, amps, keys, cabs, vocal booth, and most important: a coffee maker. You can create almost any style of project here. Music is personal. We all want our work to sound great. If you want the best value for your time without any distractions, this is your studio.

From the owner: Recording studio with a deep background in Songwriting, Music Production, and Audio Recording…read moredetermined to get the best out of you! Owner and Producer Michael Wuerth works with every artist to find your sound and craft a finished product that you'll be proud of.

Kaufman Aatoria Studios (KAS) is a film studio in Queens, NY. Created in 1920, Paramount Pictures…read moreoriginated here & numerous Silent & Sound Films have been produced. Sesame Street has been produced here for decades, along w/ other favorites including The Bourne Legacy, Succession, The Flight Attendant, American Horror Story, etc. Many good movies, tV shows, etc. have been produced at KAS. KAS has 500,000 square feet of sound stage as well as production offices, stages, and a backlot. The "NY On Location - Behind the Scenes Production" Event was held at KAS on 9/15/24. This event was a collaborative effort via Kaufman Astoria Studios, Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI), etc. Highlights During the Event: Celebrity Trailers - where they stay during downtime in-between filming. The trailers were beautiful - living / dining room areas, w/ bathroom / shower areas & a bedroom. Grip, Canera & Prop Trucks - Prop Specialists discussed all kinds of cool props that they may have to find, purchase, and create for shows / films. In one prop truck , there was plastic ice, police -themed props, etc. Prop "Bomb Tubes" & prop "Blood Rig Kits" as well as types of other fascinating props were in these trucks. A Prop Specialist explained that he is currently working on a Netflix Series & talked about the process around sometimes having to get props for lots of "extras" that may be in a tv show / movie scene. So Cool! Hair & Makeup Trailers - Prosthetics, wigs, hair pieces, make-up, etc. were there to view. There was a movie / film makeup artist who explained this being her career for years. She described her humble beginnings doing makeup on Broadway, as well as her process for creating makeup for characters on different tv shows & film scenes. Movie / Film Hair Stylists did live demos on people and explained their hairstyling process for creating a "bald head" as well as steps to style hair a specific way before putting wigs on actors/ actresses. Special Effects that created artificial inclement weather. The snow looked so real! Their were also camera cars w/ visual equipment attached that are used for "car" scenes as well as for "high-speed" chase scenes. So Dope! Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) gave visitors a general admission discount during the event. Food was available for purchase w/ in MoMI's Cafe located on the 1st floor. All in all, it was a cool event as it gave us an opportunity to get an inside, behind the scenes look on the various things that need to come together to create shows & films. Website - kaufmanastoria.com General Inquiries - info@kaufmanastoria.com Go onto their website to view information on "Recently Shot" Shows, films, TV Series @ Kaufman Astoria Studios.

Came here for a studio production and it was wonderful. Attentive staff, great space and incredible…read moreambiance. Security guards are also highly helpful for any questions you have. This place is the go to for high end production, would highly recommend. A gem in Queens!

My experience at Empire has been only good. Of all the monthly spaces I've been in, it's my…read morefavorite for several reasons. The main one is that, since it's attached to a storage company, there's full time staff in the office from 8am until midnight. This is nice for a few reasons: 1) They are great guys. Eric, David, and the gang are fair and respectful managers. They keep the place clean and organized. If people do dumb things, they are vigilant about finding them, warning them, and removing them if need be. 2) Having staff around in a well-run business like this gives me peace of mind that someone is watching over the building (and my gear) almost constantly, and it's nice to have real people around when you need something instead of having to call and leave unanswered messages with some off-site manager. You can set up automatic payments or split payments between several room-sharers, which is also nice. AND there's a garage in which you can park your car if you're the driving type. AND, the bathrooms are kept clean and functional. If you've been around, you know how disgusting most rehearsal space bathrooms are so this seems like it should a no-brainer, but it really feels like quite a luxury. Been at Empire for over 3 years. Don't plan on going anywhere.

The spaces are clean, well-maintained. The prices are very reasonable. The equipment is perfect for…read moreworking musicians, whether you're in a group or you're a solo artist. I hadn't been in the spaces in over five years. There's been a big improvement in how Empire manages its rehearsal spaces.

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.

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.