Northumberland Music Studio
About This Business
Northumberland Music Studio, also known as Studio 29, is a world-class recording studio located in Northumberland County, between Campbellford and Warkworth, 90 minutes east of Toronto. Founded in 1980 by audio engineer and architect James Woods, and performing musician and composer Andy Thompson, the studio was converted from a century-old barn and opened its doors in the summer of 1985. Equipped with the latest technology and a relaxing environment, the studio provides access to big city gear at rural rates, making it the perfect destination for musicians and artists looking to unleash their creativity. The studio features a large 900 square foot open main room, with 4 additional isolation booths, a wide selection of microphones and gear, 7 individual self-mixing stations, a relaxing lounge with direct outdoor access, and a small kitchenette. Northumberland Music Studio offers a range of services, including recording, arranging, and charting, and has a solid core of professional session musicians of various styles and instrumentation. The studio has worked with a variety of clients, from new artists to established ones, and has composed music for hundreds of documentaries, feature films, and TV dramatic series. With its unique blend of rural charm and world-class facilities, Northumberland Music Studio is the ideal location for musicians and artists looking to create high-quality music in a relaxed and inspiring environment. The studio's owner, Andy Thompson, is a renowned session player, writer, composer, arranger, engineer, and producer, who takes a generous and supportive approach to working with clients. Whether you're looking for a rough demo or a full polished production, Northumberland Music Studio is exactly where you need to be. The studio's commitment to providing exceptional service and facilities has earned it a reputation as one of the top recording studios in the region, and its convenient location makes it easily accessible from Toronto and other major cities.
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Raven Blackwood
June 05, 2025A Creative Catastrophe: Overhyped and Underwhelming
I'm still trying to process the disappointment that was my experience at Northumberland Music Studio. As a musician, I was drawn in by the promise of a 'world-class' facility with a unique blend of rural tranquility and big-city amenities. What I got was a lackluster, overpriced, and unremarkable experience that left me feeling like I'd been sold a bill of goods. The studio itself is indeed converted from a century-old barn, but what that means in practice is that it's musty, creaky, and has all the ambiance of a damp basement. The 'state-of-the-art' equipment was nowhere to be found, unless you count a few dusty old microphones and a mixing board that looked like it belonged in a museum. The 'relaxing lounge' was a glorified closet with a few worn-out couches, and the 'small kitchenette' was a miniature fridge with a few stale coffee cups in it. But you know what the worst part was? The complete and utter lack of creativity or inspiration that I felt during my time there. The owner, Andy Thompson, seemed more interested in talking about his own projects than in helping me bring my vision to life. The session musicians they provided were uninspired and unenthusiastic, and the arrangements they came up with were formulaic and boring. All in all, I would not recommend Northumberland Music Studio to my worst enemy. Unless you're looking to waste your time and money on a subpar facility with delusions of grandeur, stay far, far away.
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4289 County Rd 30, Warkworth, ON, K0L 1L0, Canada
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June 05, 2025