Question 1

What is needed for a home music studio?

Caleb J. Murphy · Accepted Answer

Here are the basics things you’ll need for a home music studio: a DAW, an audio interface, a microphone, a microphone cable, a microphone stand, a pop filter, headphones, studio monitors, a MIDI controller, and professional or DIY acoustic treatment. You can get away without a MIDI controller and studio monitors, but ideally you would have them or get them ASAP.

Question 2

How much does a home music studio setup cost?

Caleb J. Murphy · Accepted Answer

For a basic setup, you can spend less than $1,000 and be in good shape. This will give you the tools to record demos or a fully produced, mixed, and mastered album. Alternatively, you could record songs on your phone, as many artists have already done. It all depends on what your needs and goals are with a home music studio setup.

Question 3

How much should a home studio charge?

Caleb J. Murphy · Accepted Answer

This will vary based on your experience and skills, but you start out charging $30/hour and raise your rates from there. You could charge a per-song rate starting at $400-500 for a full production and mix. If you’re brand new to producing artists, you may want to consider doing a few songs pro bono to build up your portfolio (but this should happen before you invest so much money in a home music studio).

Question 4

Can a home studio sound professional?

Caleb J. Murphy · Accepted Answer

Of course it can, but it’s very important you complete every step carefully. Building a professional home music studio involves arranging the room properly, treating it with acoustics and soundproofing, using the best equipment you can afford, and knowing how to use your equipment and software to get the best possible recording.

Question 5

Can you make a music studio at home?

Caleb J. Murphy · Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. It’s important to think about why you want a home studio. Do you want to record demos, or a fully produced album? Do you want to produce other artists from your studio, or just use it for your own music? Do you have the budget to build a home studio with professional soundproofing, or will you just work with the space you have?

Question 6

How do I build a music studio in my room?

Caleb J. Murphy · Accepted Answer

Building a home studio into your house with professional-grade soundproofing is one thing, and it can cost thousands of dollars. Setting up a home studio with the current space you have is another thing, and you can do it for under $1,000 easily. It all depends on how involved you want to get.

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