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Musician Technician Entrepreneur


The Musician Technician Entrepreneur podcast interviews successful music
industry professionals to explore the paths and habits of “making it” in the 21st century music industry.
Brought to you by the Digital Audio Recording Arts at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL USA. http://www.darausf.com

Mar 25, 2024

MTE Podcast 018 - How To Own and Operate a Successful Recording Studio with Jeremy Kollross owner of Gremlen Studios

 https://www.gremlenstudios.com/

Jeremy Kollross a DARA alum is now co-owner of Gremlen Studios in Aurora, IL USA. He explains the intricacies of operating a recording studio from working with clients to remodeling. Anyone interested in starting their own studio will enjoy the wealth of knowledge Jeremy unleashes. 

Gremlen Backstory 

Finding an Internship after College

Studio Owner? 

Do You Recommend Day Rates? 

Keeping Track of Hourly Rates 

Do You Provide Mixes Before Receiving Payment? 

Quality of the Client 

Scheduling Bookings 

Dealing with Bad Clients in the Studio 

Ownership, Renting, and the responsibilities of owning a Building 

Studio Rules - Smokin and Noise 

Developing a Studio Niche 

Music Recording versus Corporate / Marketing 

Mixing, Mastering, Tracking 

Flat Rate Pricing

Damaged Studio Equipment Policy 

Room Rentals for Producers 

Renting Rehearsal Space 

New Opportunities with Older Chicago Studios Closing 

Multiple Sessions At Once 

Studio Utilities and Expenses 

Credit Card Disputes 

Security Camera System 

For more information about the Digital Audio Recording Arts program at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL, visit our website at http://www.darausf.com