Our studio
Studio 105 Recording is a professional studio in a family home. Alcohol, drugs and illicit behavior are strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises, and we may refuse access to anyone clearly under the influence.
Studio 105 Recording reserves the right to refuse to work with any client for any reason. If we're unable to hold a booked session, we'll rebook it at a time that works for both of us, or refund it in full if we can't find a time that works.
Booking, Cancellations & No-Shows
Studio time is by appointment only; no walk-ins. Call (904) 438-4105 or use our booking form.
When you book online or by phone, sessions must be paid in full at the time of booking to reserve your dedicated slot. We do not hold time slots without full payment.
All purchases are final: sessions, block time and lesson bundles are non-refundable once paid. Your prepaid time is never lost, though: it can be rescheduled, or transferred to another person by letting us know in advance.
24-Hour Notice Window: With 24 hours or more notice, a session can be rescheduled at no charge. Cancellations or changes made with less than 24 hours notice are charged in full (or the prepaid session counts as used), as reserved time cannot be filled on short notice.
Late Arrivals & No-Shows: Sessions begin and end strictly at their scheduled times. Lost time due to late arrivals will not be extended. If a client is more than 15 minutes late without direct phone or text communication, the session is treated as a no-show (100% full charge with no make-ups or refunds).
Extra time or services added during a session are due at the end of that day. Recordings, masters and multitracks are held until all fees are paid and funds have cleared.
Payment & Fees
Sessions and gift certificates bought online are paid by card through Stripe's secure checkout, at the price shown with no added fee. All services are paid in full in advance; we don't take deposits. At the studio we accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and PayPal.
- 3% convenience fee on credit card payments made at the studio
- No fee for debit cards, PayPal, cash or check, and no fee on payments made online
- $35 fee for returned checks
Clients are responsible for any legal and collection fees needed to recover unpaid balances.
Chargeback & Dispute Protection
Before paying online, every client must check a required box confirming they have read and agree to these studio policies. By checking that box and completing payment, clients acknowledge and agree to these policies.
Short-notice cancellations (under 24 hours), late arrivals, no-shows and a change of mind are not grounds for a refund, a payment dispute or a credit card chargeback. If you have a question or a problem with a charge, please call (904) 438-4105 first and we will work it out with you directly.
If a chargeback is filed, we will respond with the client's agreement to these policies (including the date and time the box was checked), the booking or order confirmation, and the payment record.
Billable time
When the engineer is working on your project, the time is billable. That includes your time in the studio and other work on your project, such as requested edits, mastering, bouncing rough mixes, and uploading or transferring your files. Ask your engineer how to keep unattended time to a minimum.
The clock starts when the engineer begins setting up with you, getting levels and sorting out any instrument problems, and stops when you're finished and the equipment is no longer in use. If a master is being made, the clock runs until it's finished. If the studio is free, you're welcome to set up early; there's no charge until the engineer arrives. Call the day before to check.
Breaks
You can take a meal break off the clock during long sessions. If you'd rather work through it to listen back, edit or overdub, the clock keeps running. Time spent fixing a technical problem on our end is off the clock.
To keep ears fresh, the engineer takes a 10-minute break every two hours and a 30-minute meal break every four hours. That time is on the clock.
Online mixing & mastering
Clients using online services such as mixing or mastering should include the agreed payment in full with their files. All custom digital media sales are final once delivered.
Late-night recording & neighbors
We're in a residential neighborhood. Loud recording (drums, bass, loud guitar) stops at 10 PM. Vocals and mixing can usually continue later.
Please keep noise to a minimum outside the studio, and keep the main door shut and locked when coming and going.
Guests
This is a recommendation, not a rule: the fewer people at a session, the better it flows and the more gets done, which saves you money. Friends chatting while vocals are being cut makes it hard to get anything done. Save the party for when you're home listening to the finished result.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed inside. If you smoke outdoors, please use the receptacle provided.
Equipment damage
Damage to studio equipment caused by misuse, abuse or negligence will be charged to the client. Sessions won't continue, and recordings will be held, until damages are paid or repaired. Theft or damage resulting from the door being left open or unlocked is also chargeable to the client.
Personal items & liability
Personal items left unattended are the owner's responsibility, including tapes, hard drives and other media left at the studio before, during or after a session. Please take all your belongings when you leave.
Clients and students waive any claim of liability against Studio 105 Recording for injury, accident or illness on the premises or during studio activities, and waive the right to bring legal action for damages or losses resulting from the use of our recording, mixing, editing, mastering or consulting services.
Studio 105 Recording makes no warranties, express or implied, other than those stated here, and is not liable for unforeseen or consequential damages of any kind.
Karaoke recordings
Karaoke recordings are for the personal use and enjoyment of the artist only and may not be sold. Producing karaoke recordings for commercial use is not our business.
Gift certificates
Gift certificates never expire, and there are no fees of any kind after purchase.
- Session and package certificates are good for the session or package shown on them, even if our prices change later. Nothing more is owed when they're redeemed.
- Custom-amount certificates are a dollar credit toward any studio service. Any unused amount stays on file as studio credit.
- Gift certificates can't be redeemed for cash and are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to someone else.