Live Oak Studio

I asked some pro audio people around the bay area where I should record the audiobook of my new memoir, Tuning In. They all said I should use Live Oak Studio in the beautiful Berkeley Hills. I am so glad I followed that advice. Patricia Rice, the owner, is wonderful and very encouraging. Audio engineer, coach, and editor James Ward is extraordinary and was with me every step of the way. By the next day, I had master files to review. They were very flexible in scheduling and the environment could not have been more lovely, friendly, and professional. The microphone was top of the line and made me sound like a million bucks! Do not hesitate to record in Live Oak Studio. You will leave with a wonderful result! And, it didn't hurt to know that so many bright lights have recorded there. Add your own voice to theirs!

I had a wonderful experience recording the audiobook for my novel, The Control Problem, at Live Oak Studio. Priscilla was easy to communicate with to set up our schedule and payment. She and James, the engineer I worked with, were flexible when a sudden illness in my family required a change in plans. I was very nervous about recording. I have some stage experience, but have never done a studio recorded performance. James was patient with me, and took the time to make sure we recorded the best performance I could deliver.

The studio itself is clean and quiet, with no 'shared air' between the performer's space and the engineer's space. This was important to me, personally, especially during the winter when every respiratory illness imaginable was going around.

I had no intention of recording another audiobook, but this studio was such a delight to work with, I'm seriously considering it!

After 5 years of writing, I am finally publishing my book, "Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer." My NYT Bestsellers Writing Club recommended that I do an audiobook. I was shy about recording my own voice, but my 11 year old niece convinced me that only I needed to tell my own story in my own voice.

I found Live Oak Studio, and they have been amazing. Priscilla Rice (owner) is responsive and professional. The price is also very reasonable for a professional studio where people like Alice Walker, Alicia Keys, and Destiny's Child have recorded.

James Ward (sound engineer) is a blessing to work with. He knew the ins and outs of audiobooks, and helped me record sections I wasn't prepared for. He also coached me through the most difficult parts of my book. I had no idea how emotional it would be to read my memoir.

If you're looking for a professional studio with high sound quality, excellent service, and reasonable prices, I highly recommend Live Oak studio.

Live Oak Studio is a gem of a studio in North Berkeley. Priscilla has created a wonderful environment that is comfortable and conducive to creativity. Engineering team is first rate and the studio is state of the art – and it sounds great! By all means you should check this out.

I had been researching a place for my dad to record an audio book he was planning as a memoir, and after speaking to Priscilla Rice at Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley I knew we were in great hands! They are consummate professionals — punctual, accommodating, and easy to work with. Their studio is an absolutely gorgeous custom-made noise-insulated space in the beautiful Berkeley Hills, and sounds incredible. They have worked with some of the great music artists of the last few decades and are perfectly equipped to help you record music, or create an epic audiobook or podcast. Great experience and highly recommended!