Not too long ago, we filmed some great scenes for our Horror Comedy film, Ghosted, here at…read moreSoundwave Studios which was fun from start to finish. Everyone here was friendly and cooperative with our project which made this even easier than anticipated. The project is now available on sites like Tubi (https://link.tubi.tv/evpZji8i5Mb) and you can see for yourself how amazing the location actually is. In fact, I don't even think our film does it any justice. If you're looking for a spacious warehouse where you can get loud and have fun with your passion projects, this is the place to go!

Inexpensive rehearsal space. Clean. Highly recommend. Vending machines for snacks and drinks take…read moreplastic.

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.

I have worked with Nexus Audio for over a decade. Consistently good vibes and excellent sounding…read moremusic that still speaks. A solid team of engineers and highly skilled professionals who don't waste time.

I can't believe no one has reviewed this place! It is a great rehearsal studio, and great place to…read moremeet fellow musicians. It's huge, taking up a whole city block, and affordable, offering daily and monthly rates on a great variety of different types of studios, a loading dock and many many other conveniences. The loading dock is set up like a garage and you can lock yourself in which is a great security feature. It's also kept spotlessly clean, and I do mean the restrooms, which are large and accommodating. BF says that basically, this place saved the bay area music industry when all of the other studios went belly up. And he wants me to say that 24 hour access and security are provided, that it's an extremely safe place and that Al Lucchesi the guy who owns it is an amazing, selfless and beautiful person. I found this article to be very interesting as well: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/gyrobase/riding_the_sound_wave/Content?oid=898417&page=1 From their page: "Our monthly studio building has 165 studios and is three stories high. The heart of the creature is our so powerful freight elevator which has dutifully hauled the instruments of many a band and has shown up in lots of photo shoots and videos". Conveniently located just off the Grand St turnoff and close to public transportation.

Awesome place Awesome people…read moreAwesome Cafe Awesome recording studio downstairs Awesome Management Clean Bathrooms, halls, and rooms Functional Roll-up door and freight elevator Only 4 stars because it is owned by West Oakland Associates, meaning they want want want money. The prices are crazy. Yes I would recommend Helpful? click the [Helpful] button below

I would give Jacob and ModernTone Studios 10 stars if I could!…read more When my daughter was ready to record her first rock EP at 11 years old, we were referred to Jacob. We knew she may have some maturity issues but he worked well with her and she released a 5 song EP. Not gonna lie - it was harder than we thought it would be (but not because of Jacob!). In the end she pulled it off and learned more than we could have ever imagined. A year later she set her sights on another EP. A little more mature with some experience under her belt - we knew she could do this. Again, he made it an easy process for her. When she had some writers block in the studio working out guitar solos - he would pick up a guitar and work on it with her. This EP turned out so much better than we could have possibly dreamed. I would recommend Jacob to anyone wanting to record music - young or old. The studio is clean and well stocked and he has access to some of the best studio musicians in the area - and around the globe - he found an amazing cellist to arrange and record a strings portion to one of her songs. I think the proof is in listening to the actual songs themselves. Ava Toton is her name and Charm School Dropout is her latest release. If you aren't just ready for an EP but have some ideas floating around in your head, he has an entire team of instructors ready for you to get your material record-ready. Call him. You won't regret it!

Five stars for Briget Boyle! I'll admit, I was skeptical…read morewhen I saw all the glowing reviews for this studio. But now I totally get it. I just had my very first vocal lesson ever with Briget, and in just one hour, I learned more than I thought possible. She helped me prepare for an upcoming live performance, gave me practical tools and a huge boost of confidence! Briget brings a warm, intuitive energy and truly listens, not just to your voice, but to you. I'm so excited for what's ahead and cannot recommend her highly enough!

Really cool place. People are friendly here. It's in a weird area.not the best area to be in but…read morevery clean inside with great gear .

Some of the most creatively satisfying recording sessions I've had in the Bay Area are at 25th St…read more studio. Gabrial and the gang there are supremely professional and fun to work with. They have great gear as well.

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.

#Glamarattifav * @DarlingBonnie Says :…read more "My favorite and preferred place to record in the Bay Area. And they recently upgraded all of the equipment. Michael's awesome and Migui is my fav engineer in life. Best place to build and grow as a musical artist. + you get to hang out with Cheyenne one of the sweetest dogs on earth + she knows how to open up the doors on her own. Both affordable and comfortable and everything is quality. Highly recommended. "

Great one of the best studios in the Bay Area everybody loves Michael!! He is a person that has a…read moregreat ear great eye for talent very workable very nice. Always able to do things with you for you. He's one of the most flexible businessman that I've ever met. Thank you so much.

Making music at Shine On Studios in Oakland, CA is fun! Take it from someone who has worked with…read morethis guy for decades. This review has been a long time coming. No matter what I say, I cannot do Shine On Dave enough justice. I met Dave 20 years ago, I'm guessing it was a Craigslist ad. I was building a recording studio in my home and needed guidance. Dave became that beacon. Since then, I have visited Shine On working with various projects many times over the years. As someone who is a 30+ years experienced vocalist, I have watched Dave grow for decades. He is and has always been, as far as I could see, completely dedicated. Dave's passion of being a well earned award winning recording engineer and studio is why Shine On Studios was awarded as best recording studio after many years of growth. I have witnessed him building 1st hand and his success is from hard work, taking on any project he could get in the early days. He can now pick his jobs as he has paid his dues many times over. If Dave is recording you, you must have something real good. Dave has established an awesome pro studio in Oakland. The sounds he is getting are great. The amps, mixing board and most importantly, Dave's ear are all excellent. Dave's interest in offering a comfortable working environment is obvious. The couches, his attitude and studio sounds are 2nd to none. Thank you Dave and Stef! You make a great team...

Bluhd I've been with Dave since 2010 and don't wanna go no where else, Shine On Studios for life.read more