It is an understatement to say that London has been the breeding ground of many, many talented musicians. The music world would not be the same without iconic figures like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, just to name a few. Perhaps the wealth of extremely talented artists has created an environment where every one wants to at least play at the music game. Would be and up and coming musicians can find a recording studio and even become a music producer. Now everyone can play.

This dream is within financial reach. The cost of studio time is very affordable. You can book one hour for fifty pounds, which translates to approximately seventy five US dollars. There are price breaks for booking three, four or five hours. It will take a few hours or days of booked time for musicians and singers to walk away with a finished recording,

Gone are the days when a singer with a guitar could cut a record. Music today is produced in every sense of the word. Today recorded music is mixed and mastered. The studio provides these services, which naturally require quality technical equipment and someone with the training and talent to use the equipment.

Music today goes through the processes of mixing and mastering. A recording or the same song recorded on different tracks are mixed together to create one finished product. The object is to refine the sounds of the singer or singers and the instruments in such a way that everything is clear. There is an art to this process. After tracks have been mixed by an expert, a listener can discern the sound that each instrument and each voice makes. Oddly enough, mixing in a way separates sounds.

Tracks that have been mixed are ready to be mastered. Mastering is a post production process, sort of like the final, final edits. Once the music has been mastered it is copied to a master server. This is how mastering got its name. Any reproductions of the music will come from the master. This process maintains the quality of the sound.

Amateur musicians deeply appreciate the low cost and convenience of the studio. There are many talented amateurs. They may not be rich and famous, but this does not detract from their creativity and talent. It is nothing short of wonderful that musicians can produce their own music. Booking the time and renting the equipment at an affordable price may just result in some magical music.

Then there are other people who just want to experiment and have fun. There are accountants and lawyers and stay at home moms, with dreams of putting down some tracks. The studios in London are so popular for a reason. People just want to express themselves and have a great time doing it.

Music lovers and accomplished musicians are able to produce their own music thanks to these studios. They do not need a million dollar fully equipped studio, because now they can rent one. Not to mention the expertise of the staff technicians. No record company contract required. Go ahead. Live your dream and make your own kind of music. I:0:J