Home recording and mixing studio

Local singer-songwriters, bands, rappers, podcasters, voice-over artists and small businesses needing audio for ads or videos.

Hourly or per-song session fees, flat rates for mixing and mastering, and package prices for demos, EPs or podcast episodes.

• Audio recording and mixing
• Using a DAW such as Pro Tools, Logic or Reaper
• Patience and good people skills with artists
• Marketing yourself online

• Home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules, and zoning, check with your city or county
• Noise complaints from neighbors, plan soundproofing and session hours
• Get clear written agreements about who owns the recordings and who pays for revisions
• Check whether general liability insurance and coverage for your equipment make sense
• Clients using uncleared samples or cover songs, copyright is their responsibility, so say so in your terms

Our estimates put startup costs at typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your computer, interface, microphones, acoustic treatment and the room you already have. Start with the essentials and add gear as clients come in.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on your rates, how many clients you book and how well you market yourself online. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.

Check home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules and zoning with your city or county. Plan soundproofing and session hours to avoid neighbor noise complaints. Get written agreements on recording ownership and revisions, and consider insurance for liability and equipment.