Homey but tech savvy - Great vibes backed by efficient caring people! I am now calling this my…read moreneighborhood studio. That Hammond A-100 was spitting funkiness all over the place... We are going back to Kauai after our house by Will Rogers Park burned but will be back for that good live studio sound! Aloha Dan Bonow

Absolutely LOVE this studio. I recorded my first piano piece 10 years ago, and came in a month ago…read moreto record and publish my second composition. Kathleen was extremely accomodating, and provided me with a fantastic engineer, Bryan. Kathleen really empathizes with the need of musicians, and worked to accommodate my needs. She is an absolute saint, and I love the "floating on sand" aspect of the studio that insulates acoustics from any "sound pollution". The vibe of the place hasn't changed in 10 years, making it the most consistent studio I have every worked with. A huge fan, and I look forward to many more sessions in the near future. LOVE!!!!!

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)

Was trying to drive home from work when a car going to your business just slams on its breaks to…read moreturn their car over to valet. There was a car behind me and no way out. The person driving the valet kept going backwards towards my car even when I was honking and had the audacity to yell at me.

I found this rehearsal studio through an Instagram ad a few days ago in late September 2024. I…read morecalled about rates and I was told to book through the website. I went on the booking platform and reviewed the rehearsal room options. Room E for the "solo drummer" option came out to a total of $4/hr. I booked several sessions from the last week of September up until Oct 1st 2024. Not once was it brought to my attention before, during or even after sessions until Oct 1st when upon finishing up and getting ready to leave I was approached confrontationally by an agitated staff member who said that I needed to pay up a difference in balance because the room actually cost a different price. I said I paid the advertised rate on the website, it was charged to my card and I have the receipts to prove it. A second staff member was there witnessing the interaction and seemed more understanding about the situation. I ultimately said that unless it was expressed via written or electronic form beforehand I am not liable for mistakes on their booking platform. Legally the service had already been paid for, rendered and concluded. The confrontational staff member acquiesced and told the other co-worker that he was told by someone to get payment. The method of approach was effectively coercion and I felt the attempt to intimidate via body language and verbage. I left and about 15 minutes later I received an email from the owner Brent effectively and directly telling me to look for another studio and that any future bookings would get canceled and refunded. You can read it below. I replied with two follow up emails to no avail and still haven't received a response.

After dealing with rude goons at Audio Rents, this company was a breath of fresh air…read more Needed to rent some audio equipment for an event. Needed for Saturday but was able to pick up Friday afternoon and return Sunday afternoon and got a one day rate. Got a pair of speakers, speaker stands, a mini mixer, wireless mic set, and all necessary cables for a very reasonable price, and wound up paying a little less than anticipated. Equipment is a bit on the older side and a little beat up (scratches, basic wear and tear) but everything worked perfectly and sounded great which matters way more than cosmetics. I'm not an audio whiz so Brent, who was away when I arrived, rushed back and showed me how to hook everything up properly so I didn't have any issues at the event. Able to park in the back or alley to load up - staff helped me with the heavy equipment too. If you need a short term rental, I definitely recommend Brent's studio.

Rockstar is a very cool place to have a studio. Located in the heart of Dogtown Los Angeles…read more It has the feel of a real rehearsal studio. Friendly Management and People.

I've been working out of this place for years. It was definitely a challenge to deal with the prior…read moremanagement, but the new team is awesome! Location is great. Central to LA. 24 hour access is crucial for late night gigs. Jay, the manager, is a chill guy. He'll get on your ass if you disrespect the place like leave garbage in the lobby or break the rules, but he looks out for everyone and has always been reasonable. The spot is great to store your gear, have meetings, rehearse your music, record and produce music during quite hours, and make connections. It gets hot in the summer, but the rooms have AC. Overall this place is a gem. It has allowed me to grow my music, my business and my brand.

I've been here several times with my band and Bret is supper attentive and helpful! This is a great…read moreplace to rehearse.

We were able to book pretty last minute, which was nice! Parking was easy, though we did have to…read morecall the front desk to have them open the gate to let us park in their lot. Studio spaces are large and set up well - it was pretty musty (not too unusual for studio space rentals) but I have asthma and am pretty sensitive to those sorts of things so I don't know if I can return. Staff was super lovely and helpful. And the location is very convenient (we were coming from a downtown event and it's a pretty central spot for people who live all over LA).

Came here for sound check for the performance on the Super Legends Cruise on Royal Caribbean…read moreCruise. The bands the have was very happy with the acoustics in this studio. They have 4 rooms here and they are all acoustical made. This studio has everything needed to work on a musical project. Andrew was very helpful in assisting in everything we needed done while here he is good and musically inclined in finding your way around this studio.

First time at Musicians Choice and it went great. The room was clean and the drum kit was decent…read morefor a rehearsal kit. The girl at the front desk was very nice too! I would recommend them for rehearsals.

Studio City Sound has been part of some real milestones for me over the years. A few highlights…read morefrom our work together: Billboard Hot 100 Hits * "Rock On" - #1 * "Was It Nothing at All" - #24 * "Cover of Love" - #31 * "What a Price to Pay" - #60 Billboard Adult Contemporary (AC) Hits * "Was It Nothing at All" - #7 * "(There'll Never Be) Another You" - #26 * "Bring Back the Christmas Card" (feat. Sharon Hendrix) - #27 * "Rock On (2009)" - #28 * "Straight from My Heart" - #47 * "Shadows in the Night" - #5 Billboard Dance If you want a team that knows how to bring a record home, this is it.

Excellent studio. State of the art equipment, great people. Friendly and patient yet…read moreprofessional. Loved the experience. Highly recommend.

I've been coming to this location for years, and I've had a great experience each and every time…read more Michael, Henry, and the rest of the team really enhance it. They're always ready to help when needed. The environment is clean, the rooms are spacious, and they have Wi-Fi. Until next time.

I booked 3 days in a row here and had an awesome experience! Michael was super accommodating. The…read moreroom was very clean and well-maintained, as were the bathrooms and lobby. There is a convenient parking lot in the back, protected by a gate, so I felt safe loading in and out with my gear. The whole process was very smooth, easy and affordable, so I would definitely come back here in the future!