12th Street Sound in my opinion is the best recording studio in Austin. Top quality gear (the only…read moreSSL 9000 in town) all the premium mics, pres, outboard gear, and great instruments (I'm a keyboard player) Hammond B-3 with Leslie, Wurly electric, grand piano, plus great guitar amps, amps, etc. The building itself was an old Baptist church, and 12th Street hired famed studio designers The Wes Lachot Design Group (www.weslachot.com is worth a look as well) to design the space from the ground up. It really is a very cool space. Kevin Szymanski is the house engineer and has worked with lots of famous bands you know-from Foo Fighters, to Matchbox 20, to John Hiatt, to Queens of the Stone Age to Faith Hill. If you are recording in Austin, you need to check this place out. If you are not recording in Austin, you should re-think those plans and come to Austin to record. It's a cool music town, and 12th Street Sound also just happens to be about one mile from Franklin's BBQ, which Bon Appetit calls the best BBQ joint in the U.S.

Besides being one of the coolest looking recording studios (created from an old Baptist church),…read more12th Street Sound really knows their stuff. The equipment is outstanding, the engineer and owner are amazing, and everything they produce is high-quality. This is a huge step up from many of the old-school recording studios in Austin, and it has everything an artist would need to produce something incredible.

We rented gear from Soundcheck and couldn't have had a better experience. Cole and the entire crew…read morewere top-notch, professional, prepared, and incredibly easy to work with. Everything was dialed in and ready to go. Highly recommend them!

I rented drums for a gig in Austin. They have a great selection to choose from. The drums were…read moreexactly what I requested, ready on time, and in excellent condition, and they were well tuned so I didn't have to mess with tuning. Everything went smoothly and I couldn't ask for a better experience. I'll definitely use SoundCheck Austin again the next time I'm gigging in town.

Since taking lessons with Dr. Donald at Studio A, my daughter sees herself as a musician not just a…read morekid taking lessons. She has fun at her lessons, and Dr. Donald motivates her to practice on her own. In addition to weekly lessons, students perform and discuss their pieces during monthly group classes. My daughter says the group classes are her favorite because they help her gain confidence for her "real" performances. Dr. Donald is a creative and fun teacher.

From the owner: Studio A offers private piano instruction to all ages and all levels of ability. We also offer…read moremusic consulting for those looking for classical music performers for any event.

Eric is a super talented engineer and a consummate professional. He has all the technical chops you…read morecould ask for in a producer or engineer, but more importantly, he really cares about capturing your band at its best. The space is awesome, the price is a steal. DO IT.

Eric has a contagious enthusiasm for what he does, and it rubs off on the musicians he records and…read morehis finished product. His ears, attitude, and professionalism impressed me, and I will be recommending him to friends. I'm a hobbyist home recorder and have been working on a demo for a new project. I found East Side Tone through Yelp and set up a couple hours with Eric to get a second set of ears on my mix. He was an excellent teacher and demonstrated mastery of his craft. Sitting in the control room with him, he exudes creativity and positive energies. You do not feel 'on the clock' or like you're purchasing a commodified product. Although we only spent a couple hours mixing, I could see how valuable Eric's creative input would be in each phase of production. If you're considering buying a couple hours of studio time for one facet of your album, I would urge you to consider booking a couple of days with Eric and have him guide you end-to-end. I wish I had.

Rented a room out here for close to a year. From day 1 John was beyond helpful and super available…read moreno matter what my need was. Unfortunately my personal life took a bad turn leaving me with major financial troubles etc including trouble moving out and John was honestly beyond patient and understanding. Other than that the rooms are great, and very affordable. If you're interested get in quick as demand is high, let John know you're looking for something and he will update you as soon as something opens up. AC works and the 24/7 access is the most useful perk imo. But yeah this place is dope.

From the owner: Custom built soundproofed rooms, new HVAC units, free wifi, and 24/7 access. Only fully monthly…read morerehearsal facility in Austin, TX.

Dont recommend going here for any recording or mastering. The engineer is completely unprofessional…read moreand unapproachable. I paid for some recording in preparation for SXSW. The recording was finished months before and he refused to answer calls and texts when it came time to get the final recordings to make my show mixes. I found used needles in his trash bins and there was filth like he lived in his studio. Wouldnt trust this guy with my money again.

Traveling through Austin from Music City, and I needed a place to record some songs. I'm glad I…read morefound Ish House. Y'all would be making a huge mistake if you chose not to record here. Owen & Scott are the best. If you want to record your music with people that will actually care about it just as much as you do, then this is the spot also I wouldn't be releasing music this year if it wasn't for them so thank you guys!

From the owner: Ish House is a music recording studio and multimedia creative space with the mission of providing…read moreaccessible music production at affordable rates to the Austin area. Created by artists, for artists. Schedule an appointment online at ishhouse.com or call directly at (512) 354-7687

Rented this space a few years ago. It's a fantastic studio with a nice work space outside. At the…read moretime, it was a little hard to get equipment in. You had to go to the opposite end of the complex to access the ramp. It would be great if you could access the loading dock.

The studio was perfect for our uses. We needed it to be painted white, and for a fee they were able…read moreto convert the place over in a day or two. Staff is very helpful and accommodating. The building is also located in a very accessible area. The coffee shop next door was perfect for a lunch break with our client. Seems pricey, but you're getting a full lighting setup with it as well. Will definitely be using them again!