Song Garden Studios - Recording Studio in Jakarta, West Java, Indonesia is owned/operated by 35 year music veteran John H. Brandt.

 
What drives us

MUSIC.... Pure & Passionate; the music is what drives us. We are always looking to make it sound better, clearer, more detailed. We are on a mission to give our clients 'the Edge' when it comes to putting their music in front of the public. It takes a well designed acoustic space as well as a good engineer to accomplish this.

Song Garden Studios is not a demo studio. We make Major-label quality records (CDs). We will gladly do your song demo, but be warned... It won't SOUND like a demo. :)

With the proliferation of the 'home studio' many people new to the industry think that they can get a 'good' recording in a 'home studio.' The price is certainly 'right'. But, what most do not realize until it's too late is the fact; "Twenty thousand dollars worth of Snap-On tools does not make you a Professional Deisel Mechanic." (Have a look at my new book!) The tools are great. The technology is fantastic! But, there really is something to be said about 'paying your dues' when it comes to being a good engineer or running a recording studio. JH Brandt has actually worked with some of the best engineers, producers and artists in the music industry.

Here are a few names we have worked with: Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Byron Gallimore (Producer for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill), Eddie Kramer (Engineer/Producer for: Jimmy Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Ted Nugent, Peter Frampton...), Paul Simon, Mark O'Connor (of the New Nashville Cats...), Rodney Dillard (of The Dillards from the Andy Griffith Show), Gene Breeden (Engineer/Producer for: Merle Haggard, Garth Brooks, George Jones, Al Brumley Jr., Crystal Gayle, Jeannie Sealy, Tommy Overstreet...), not to mention the many great local acts and bands, Pillar Of Autumn, Thin Red Line, Hi Voltage, Claudius, Alley Life... There are many more, but we don't want to bore you... We would simply be honored to give you the same quality and attention that all these people have recieved.

If you are making your first recording, you will undoubtedly have many questions. We realize that every session is uniquely different. At Song Garden Studios WE LISTEN. By listening, we will be able to determine your needs and wants. We give straight, honest answers to your questions. You will not be rushed, or taken advantage of. We've helped hundreds of others in your position. We will work hard for you, to be certain your finished product is exactly what YOU want it to be.

Why is that important to us? Because, we know, if you're happy, you'll be back!

For the seasoned performer, who is ready to move up; We're for YOU! You're serious about your musical career. You realize that in order to accomplish your goals in your musical career, you need to improve the quality of your recordings! We will help you to achieve the professional quality you need to make your recordings World Class.

Recording is a sophisticated science. To achieve professional results, you must work with professionals. Whether you're a beginner, or a seasoned performer, WE GO ALL-OUT to assure your satisfaction. We have pro audio recording gear and the facilities to accommodate Jakarta's best studio players. Pro's are waiting to help YOU!

If you are serious about your music, we would love to be a part of your next project.

See our official MySpace page.

People

John H. Brandt is a producer who prefers working with ’real’ live instruments and recording to analog as well as digital. To capitalize and bring out the very best an artist or band has to offer, is the goal he works for daily.

JH Brandt is an outspoken, unique individual. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the artists he works with. He is truly a discriminating engineer/producer that works for the artist.

John has been doing music most of his life, starting with piano lessons from ages 5-12 to working with Jeremy Spencer of Fleetwood Mac when he was 21. He has toured Belgium, France, Germany, and Italy doing live concerts. Assistant engineer in 1975 at ABC studios in Paris, France. Engineer at Bobby Solo’s Studio in Laurentina, Italy (near Rome). London and Midlands (Leicester & Birmingham), England, where he had his own business repairing and re-building amps and doing studio work & live performance sound. He has engineered live concerts for The Judds, Michael Martin Murphy, Tanya Tucker, David Clayton Thomas. During the 1980's he was cheif engineer for Bob Millsap at Ironside Studios in Branson, Missouri, and worked with Rodney Dillard, Ray Price, Shoji Tabuchi, Tommy Overstreet, Sissy Lynn daughter of country music legend Loretta Lynn, and many more. He spent about 10 years in Nashville where he worked with many great engineers, producers and artists such as; Byron Gallimore, Snake Reynolds, Chuck Ainlay, Howard Axtell, Hoyt Axton, Max T. Barnes, Bobby Bradley/Owen Bradley, Gene Breeden, Butch Carr, Wayne Carson, Charlie Chalmers, Hank Cochran, Morgan Cryar, Mike Daniels, Bob Solomon, Richard Dodd, Howie Epstein, Joe Funderburk, Hal Rugg, Bill Hullett, Warren Peterson, Ray Kennedy, Nelson Larkin, Bernie Leadon,   Michael Lunn, Gary Talent, Dennis Morgan, Mark O'Connor, Tommy Overstreet, Billy Gibbons, Paul Simon, Eric Pittarelli, Denny Purcell, Kirby Shelstead, Rocky Schnaars, Donny Skaggs, Gary M. Smith, Mark Moseley, Gary Laney, Rob Earls... see http://jhbrandt.net

Company

Originally opened in September 2006 in the Detroit, Michigan USA area, John has moved Song Garden Studios to the islands of Indonesia in October of 2008. Here he will endeavor to create an environment where the creative musican can truly express him/herself. Come and relax in a tropical paradise while you record. We have the environment, equipment, experience and attitude to make your project stand out. From major to indie, big budget or self-produced CD, we are the choice for the quality conscious professional and the creative individual. Email us for a studio visit/tour appointment. Whether the goal of your project is to capture the magic performance of a band or to create an Audio Book production, our studio and experience are here to help put your ideas into reality.

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Thanks for the link,   Mike!

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