THE Village is a must. Not only is the staff cool the equipment amazing but there is magic in here…read more I got to document a Stanly Clarke album being made. I'm most definitely going to book a project here !

For me, The Village is probably the best studio experience I have had as a client. All of the set…read moreup, booking, session setup, logistics are taken care of the moment you step in. The people working as your assistant and runners are all talented, top notch audio engineers who know how to pretty much troubleshoot every situation. I got called in as a guest sound engineer for an acoustic session and my assistant got everything set up and ready to go even before I walked in for the call time. In some studios, this is not what happens, you get there and you start from scratch, with the Village, you get your set up exactly as you want it and you have a whole team of people ready to help you out whenever you need to. They have an awesome mic locker, a lot of history, great people and a super warm and friendly but genuine vibe. The people are crazy chill but know how to fix a problem. And did I mention that they are relatively affordable? Okay maybe I can say that they probably offer the best value for money with the studios around LA. I don't ever remember being less stressed in a studio session than when I do one here.

Pirate used to be very good but the equipment is very worn out these days…read more I went for a drum session after a few years off the kit and the first studio I rented had a destroyed snare head. Their customer service (via WhatsApp) got me into another studio, upgraded size, free of charge. This one had clamps that wouldn't hold the toms, the screws were totally stripped out on the kick pedal and the whole kit would start falling apart midway through a song. They moved me to another room which was missing a bunch of equipment and had hi-hats for crash cymbals so I asked to be moved back to the previous. I was able to limp through on a few tracks but eventually the kick pedal wouldn't stay in place for longer than a verse or chorus and the rack toms were swinging around in their stripped clamps and the start/stop was making this really pointless. I asked for a 50% refund which I did NOT receive, they gave it back as credit towards next time. Here's the deal: I will be back because they're the best option nearby. Band rehearsal spaces are a tough business. The gear gets absolutely thrashed and maintenance takes both specialized knowledge, money, and care. It seems like their on-site manager either doesn't care, doesn't have the budget to fix things, or has no idea what they're doing. Pirate's the only option nearby that doesn't feel like I'm going to get robbed, stabbed, or tetanus. I'm going to start building up my own small gear to supplement what they can't seem to take care of (cymbals, snare, kick pedal) and hope the problems stop there.

I recently started going to this place frequently, on my 3rd and 4th time I noticed the low…read morefrequencies from other rooms were literally being recorded in our sessions, we had to pause every minute in order to get our vocals recorded "professionally" in a "PRO" recording studio, they shouldn't advertise it as a "PRO" when in reality it's just basic, why even advertise "recording studio rooms" when you cant even record without having other neighbor's low frequencies showing up in your own recordings? this last time was a huge bummer, and I was really starting to love this place until.... :/

Came for a mix of a radio spot and they are INCREDIBLE. the kindest staff, so personable and fun…read more Great food, the chefs are AMAZING. beautiful facility. Comfortable and cozy but really nice/clean. Can't wait for another project

Amazing studio! Came here today for some voiceover work and they treat the talent so well. They…read moremade breakfast for me and had a plethora of drink options available. Several GF/Vegan food options on the menu which I really appreciated! The space is super nice, clean, ladies at the front desk are so friendly and hospitable, and they also have a cute lab named Porter that chills around the space. Would highly recommend anyone/everyone to come here for their vo needs.

Immaculate production facility and top tier support and knowledge base. The legacy here is…read morepalpable.

The amount of history in this studio is truly breathtaking, however, nothing really prepares you…read morefor the first time you walk in and feel the pulse of the room. The first time you record at East West is the last time you'll ever feel conflicted about where to take your project. The gear needs little mention (however, even that component carries it's own set of stories) and the albums completed here speak for themselves. Even the ambiance and atmosphere of the studio lounges let you know you are working in a special place. Those who have recorded at East West fully appreciate something as silly as the lounges. The studio manager and staff could not be more accommodating and there appears to be very little turnover (I recorded here in mid-2010 and late-2013 and interacted with some of the same staff), which is damn impressive when you consider all the variables that go into making a place like this operate. It pretty much impossible to be in a bad mood when you're tracking or rehearsing here, but if you need to add some angst to your record, I guarantee East West can figure how to make that happen also. You will have zero regrets after recording or rehearsing here. Chris Shy (gtr for White Noise Owl)

Invited by a regular to hear @redsun perform. Street parking is available. Security guard at the…read moredoor. Upstairs has a lounge area and bar. Downstairs has a recording studios. A great vibe for up and coming artists. Open mic at the end of Red Sun's performance. Fun to listen to and see the crowd perform.

I've been to a couple of their Monday jams and they are happening! Appreciated how much thought…read morethey put into different areas like the lounge upstairs to soundproof rooms on the side. I'm looking forward to recording my podcast there!

I loved this venue! The seating is great because you can see the comedians from anywhere you sit…read moredue to the height of the stage. The event staff were incredibly nice. The ticket prices are very affordable compared to other places and a lot of them come with an open bar. The open bar included many canned beverages that were very tasty. They also have mixed drinks but their mixers are not great. They have basic sodas and sparkling water mixers. I think having better drinks would elevate the experience. However for a $40 ticket including open bar, you get more than what you pay for. The only thing I absolutely hated about this place was the bathroom situation. They don't have bathroom but they have two porta potty's. It was really gross using them especially in the dark. Having better bathrooms would make the whole event so much better.

FYI.. for $15, the show included an open bar..mostly beer and non-alcoholic drinks but they also…read morewere giving out THC/CBD drinks!! So instead of flipping endlessly the TV at home.. check this show out!! The first time I came here..Tiffany Haddish did a set.. Best comedy show on the WestSide!! Not all the comics were great but some were hilarious!! Definitely like that their comics represent the spectrum of diversity..it was cool to hear comics from all backgrounds!!

Nice place to practice. Easy parking and low-key. Also easy to get in and out. I believe Dan is the…read moreowner and he's really nice.

CMR doesn't have any flies but is the shit!! The place is clean, right off the 90 freeway, secure,…read moreclean, great air con and has everything you need in a rehearsal studio. The owner Danny is always going out of his way to make every tenant happy. And having the "Beverage Warehouse" ( has every kind of alcohol known to mankind) on the lot doesn't hurt either. What more could you want? Free massage Sat? Hummm...

What a great location! Housed in a former storage unit for toys, The SEED Center has this really…read moregreat feel, something I would liken to a Steam Punk feel. Lots of copper and wood in this place. The place is large and has a full kitchen so it's a great place for meetings, creative gatherings, parties, and anything else you may need. Also, the owners and those who run the place are really good and trusthworthy people, so they'll definitely people you'll enjoy doing business with.

So I came back and this time I actually participated in Our Mic. This is the first open mic I have…read moreever stood up for. It was just a warm and inviting group I was really encouraged to shine. I brought a friend along and she too was welcomed into this tight knit family of artists. The generosity of sprit at this event is very evident. Everything that I thought from the last time was still present except I felt like one of the gang much more so than the time before. This Our Mic was much smaller than the previous week and in many ways more intimate. Our Mic is a very beautiful experience and I highly recommend it for anyone that has the availability on Wednesday evenings. Thank you so much Beau and Lady Basco for such a beautiful evening. I absolutely cannot wait to come back. You have really inspired me.