We use Pro Tools along with other industry leading recording software and hardware to create a recording that is top notch and industry ready. Hundreds of artists have recorded in Studio A with Jody over the last decade and many come back time and time again to record new material.

Studio A features a large area for bands to listen to their tracks and work with Jody to develop their sound.

Pros Star Studio B engineer Justin Colen has assisted in sessions with DJ Nasty and the Runners .

He also worked with famed rapper Eminem and other artists on After Math, Dr. Dre’s label, when Justin worked at KDS Music Group Recording Studio in Orlando, FL.

When working at KDS, Justin worked with producer/songwriter Vada Nobles. Nobles co-produced Lauryn Hill’s debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and co-wrote  Rihanna’s  “Pon de Replay” and co-wrote and co-produced two tracks on Hilary Duff’s 2007 CD album, Dignity.  Justin brings his knowledge and experience in every recording session he is part of.

Justin is an experienced recording engineer and is currently working with several local and national hip-hop/R & B, and rap artists. For further information, please call or e mail for his current rates!

*Your Music
*Your Fans Your Show
*Record and Video in Our 2,220 Sq. ft. Studio

*Stage
*Lights
*PA
*Save Time & Money
*Have a Professional Live CD and Video to Sell.

August 9, 2009 – After watching thousands of hopefuls audition and judging weekly performances in front of a live audience, the judges of the second season of the CMT music competition series CAN YOU DUET, have picked a winning duo with hopes of becoming country’s next great duo. Announced in last night’s finale episode of CAN YOU DUET, the winning duo is Steel Magnolia – Meghan Linsey of Ponshatoula, La. and Joshua Scott Jones, of Charleston Il., who leave the competition with a recording contract from Big Machine Records.

The album will be released in March, 2009 with tour dates in the US and Canada to follow.

Listen to one of their tracks here:

These are the places to see Tampa Bay’s live music acts, where you can enjoy a rich and often overlooked cultural resource – and become part of a friendly community.

NEW WORLD BREWERY – CROWBAR – SKIPPER’S SMOKEHOUSE – THE ORPHEUM – DUNEDIN BREWERY – KELLY’S PUB -
YEOMAN’S ROAD PUB – DAVE’S AQUA LOUNGE – THE GLOBE – RINGSIDE

HONORABLE MENTIONS

PRO STAR SOUND STAGE: A venue run by recording studio professionals featuring folk and Americana artists. 3220 28th St N , St Petersburg (727) 526-0446.

Performing as a quest artist with the band Synchronicity (PRO STAR Recording and Video client) was Guitar Virtuoso Nils Lofgren from Bruce Springsteens E Steet Band, Neil Young’s Band Crazy Horse and Ring Starr and The All Star Band.

It combines your music, video footage, photos, interviews, references, bio and contact information ALL on ONE single medium.

* Showcase Your Talent to the World
* Get Booked in a BIG Way!
* Get Industry Executives to Listen to Your Material!
* Find a Booking AGENCY!
* Attain a TALENT AGENT!

A DVD Portfolio acts as a Video Resume for Musicians, Singer songwriters and Performers. With this highly versatile self-promotional tool, those in the music industry can offer a visual calling card to agencies, talent agents, recording industry executives and others who are in the business of recruiting musicians and performers.

Option 1 – DVD Portfolio  starting at $199.00

This is for Musicians looking to make an impression on a budget.

* Main Menu with three options: Photos, Bio, and Contact Info.
* 30 photos (supplied in digital format). If you only have a hard copy additional charges will be applied for scanning and color correction.
* Up to 3 minutes of video (supplied as a AVI or MOV) If Video is on Tape or DVD, digitizing charges will apply.
* Standard transitions (fade in -fade out)
* 1 Master DVD with a customized label and insert in a slim line jewel case)

Option 2 – DVD Portfolio Starting at $350.00

This is for the musician who has accumulated footage, photos and collected bits and pieces of your career from over the years.

You also may want to acquire new material just for this project or to add to existing material.

We’ll help you select the most powerful footage, craft a video that highlights your unique talents and musical abilities.

We can also shoot new, vivid footage; maintain sharp focus on selecting the most powerful scenes to edit into your finished video that you’ll be proud to distribute.

This option includes

* Main Menu with four options: Video, Photos, Bio, and Contact Info.
* Up to 50 photos (supplied in digital format). If you only have a hard copy additional charges will be applied for scanning and color correction.
* Up to 8 minutes of video (supplied as a AVI or MOV) If Video is on Tape or DVD, digitizing charges will apply.
* If new footage is needed additional charges will be applied.
* Standard transitions (fade in -fade out)
* 1 Master DVD with a customized label and insert in a slim line jewel case

Option 3 – LIVE DVD In Our Studio Starting at $500.00

This format captures the spontaneity and excitement that only a live audience can provide.

*Your Music
*Your Show
*Your Fans

You have a Professional Live DVD to sell as well. If you want to shoot off premise a mobile charge for traveling and set up and break down will be applied.

This option includes:

* Shooting and Editing.
* Menu input, Video, Photos, Bio Interview Contact info, References, Finalizing and rendering for professional viewing.
* 30 photos (supplied in digital format). If you only have a hard copy additional charges will be applied for scanning and color correction.
* Up to 45 minutes of live video footage and *Standard transitions (fade in -fade out)
* 1 Master DVD with a customized label and insert in a slim line jewel case)

Depending on the complexity of the project the cost can vary. A one hour consultation is set-up and at that time a price may be discussed.

Once the studio has an idea of exactly what your goal, expectation and budget are we can then proceed to the next step in creating your DVD.

Here are some examples of Video we have done for our clients:

The Knot Promotional Video

Category Three Promotional Video

CATEGORY THREE – promo video – dance songs

the CATEGORY THREE band | MySpace Music Videos

PROMO / DEMO DVD

Synchronicity

5:00 min montage from the full length DVD

PROMO / DEMO DVD

Dave Smith

aka Johnny Cash

5 song montage.

PROMO / DEMO DVD

SCOTT JOGWICK

Live, Studio 10

LIVE PERFORMANCE DVD

Two Chix and a Drum

LIVE PERFORMANCE DVD

ADRIANNE

LIVE PERFORMANCE DVD

LORNA BRACEWELL

“Litany”

from the full length DVD

LIVE PERFORMANCE DVD

CELEBRATING THE SONGWRITER

BEATNIK CASTLE Featuring Francillia, recorded live at ProStar