We have all tried doing it ourselves, but there really is no substitute for an experienced producer in a well-equipped studio. It can be a pricey undertaking, but the results will (hopefully) blow your mind.
Here at Guitar Lessons Derby, we want you to experience the thrill of hearing your own music produced to the professional level - and after all, a well-produced demo is almost essential for getting a decent gig these days. It is often a considerable investment, however, and we don't want you to go wasting your money. We've been to good studios, bad studios and everything in-between, so we thought we would give you the heads-up on which places are worth visiting:
Meadow Farm Studio is a well-established name in the recording business here in Derby. Owned and operated by Stuart Hill, an experienced musician and producer, Meadow Farm provides a huge range of packages and experiences suitable for all needs. Located on Bridle Lane in Lower Hartshay (near Ripley, Derbyshire), this studio is a little out of the way - but well worth the effort. They will even pick you up from the station if you are travelling by train... Talk about customer service.
Piggyback Studios operate both recording and rehearsal rooms, so if you are looking for somewhere to practice with your band then this is the one for you. Located within easy reach of the A511, near Burton-on-Trent (postcode DE15 0PU), They have two well-equipped practice spaces as well as a fully-functional recording environment, but they also offer on-site mobile recording. This could be an option for you if you have a particular atmosphere in mind or you like the sound of a specific room elsewhere. Either way, these guys will go out of their way to help you so give them a call.
Located on 44A Agard St, Derby DE1 1DZ. Snug recordings is a state of the art studio that caters for Audio Production and Recording Studio. Services include recording, mixing, music production, voiceover recording, audio branding, sound design, audio post-production and podcasting. Their studio rates are really great with a full day only costing £250 & other packages are also available.
Abbey Lane Studios is a professional rehearsal & recording studio located just outside Derby City centre, featuring the best of modern digital tools. Music is their passion, and they focus on making a big sound in an intimate setting. Like most of the other studios in the area, they offer very competitive prices with prices starting from £99. For more information check out their website or check them out at Unit 7, Racecourse Industrial Park, Mansfield Rd, Derby DE21 4SX.
If you have any further questions, or you are unsure about the whole process of recording your music please donut (see what we did there) hesitate to get in touch with us here at Guitar Lessons Derby - whether you learn to play the guitar with us or not we are here to help budding guitarists and musicians such as yourselves to get the maximum from their music. Going to a studio can be expensive, but start with these guys and you won't go far wrong. Of course, do not be afraid to explore other options - there are many available to you. Make sure you let us know how you get on though, we would love to hear it. Good luck and happy recording to you all.
