About the Recording Studios

The Recording Studios at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles were originally built out by Kerry Gordy, record and tv producer and son of the legendary Berry Gordy, Father of Motown, and are home to both outside projects (ASCAP, the tv show Glee, etc.) as well as student projects. Voice-over to full band record, single to EP, YouTube videos to simple demos, the staff are expert at both delivering professional results and, when needed, provided an education along the way for less experienced artists and songwriters.
Gabriel Mann records keyboards at The Songwriting School's Sound Boutique Studio Record on a 7' Yamaha Piano at The Songwriting School Matt Westerman records & shoots YouTube video in the studio at The Songwriting School
The Sound Boutique Studios, as they are called, are home to both student and outside projects. Our Music Production for Songwriters classes take place here in the studio. We have been honored to have the TV Show Glee record our piano, Multiple-Grammy Winner Malik Yusef cut vocals, Grammy-nominated Da Internz produce a track with inner city LA kids for ASCAP/America Scores Songwriter Residency. We have hosted current and former major label talent, YouTube stars, and artists who may be stars of the future.  

Above: Artist Josh Moreland's song "Space" recorded & shot in the studio by co-writer/producer John D'Angelo.

 

Video Above: The Songwriting School student Matt Westerman records live in the studio.

Studio A features a full assortment of analog and digital gear, amps, and instruments. In the Andersen Atelier Annex (The “Triple-A” Room) stands a magnificent Yamaha grand piano lovingly maintained by master artisans David Andersen Pianos. With floated floors and an elegant buildout, the studio makes for a creative, inviting home for singer/songwriter projects, song demos, EPs, full-length recordings, as well as voice-over, overdubs, editing, live videos, and more.

Video, above: The Songwriting School student Andrew Abaria records live in the studio.
Gear
  • Preamps by API, Great River, Avalon, A-Designs, Sytek, Apogee
  • Compression by UREI, Rupert Neve Designs, Avalon, Empirical Labs
  • Mics by Earthworks, Peluso, AKG, Neumann, Shure, EV, Sennheiser
  • Guitar Amps by Fender, VOX, Marshall
  • Yamaha Grand Piano 6'7"
  • Yamaha Motif 8
  • Gretsch Drum Kit
  • Logic Pro X, Pro Tools 12, Nuendo Legacy Rig, Waves Silver, UAD

Video, above: The Songwriting School student and international artist Flaviyake shoots a video of a live performance she tracked in the studio moments before.

 

Studio B is a small, two-room production, editing, and overdub suite. We are honored to have been home to Grammy-winning and chart-topping mix engineer Andrew Dawson in residence in Studio B for a year-plus. Mr. Dawson's engineering credits include Kanye West, L'il Wayne, Common, Jay-Z, Destiny's Child, F.U.N., and many more.

Studio B is currently inhabited by the pop writing and producing team headed by Matt Wong.

For Studio Rental with or without an engineer, for producer or session player and singer referrals, or to discuss your next project, please CONTACT US.