Optimum 24-track recording with realistic pricing for struggling musicians!
We are able to offer professional quality recording at an unheard of price point... And,we DO NOT charge by the hour! We have arrived at a per-song, start-to-finish fee that you will surely find more than equitable, possibly even too good to be true. So, we ask that you access our website at www.bearbonesproductions.net, hit PLAY ALL on our audio samples page and judge for yourself...
Keywords: Boise Meridian Treasure Valley Idaho recording studio bear bones productions
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
17 yrs. This is our third locale.
What is your primary product or service?
Professional quality 24-track recording from single songs to a full album
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
a.Love of (nearly) all things musical b.Professional musician in several past lives c.Multi-instrumentalist musician, live concert FOH audio and studio recording engineer/producer for much of this one....
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The quality at our price point; the comfort of the surroundings; our gear list at our price point.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are expanding as we speak (11/27/11)! A new dedicated control room is under construction; we plan to be opening no later than the first of the year.
// Update 11/07/12: Well, it took awhile longer than planned, but we have been open for biz several months now, and business is good! Several clients have been thru here, and they have ALL stated that they plan on being repeat customers! That is the BEST endorsement possible, in my opinion.
// Update 5/25/14: Our multi-artist protest album, "Bulldoze D.C." is finished, and awaiting financing for replication. Anyone interested in possibly backing or contributing should please contact me to set up an appointment for a listening, either by email below, or preferably call me directly @ (208)888-7461.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Meridian: East of Locust Grove Ave. between Fairview and Ustick Aves. off Chateau St.
What type of payments do you accept?
Since we DO NOT charge by the hour, we can determine beforehand just how much the project will cost (as long as the client knows how many songs are to be recorded), so we require 50% down w/ the rest upon completion. We accept cash. We charge $180 a song; that breaks down to: $125/tracking---$55/mixing and mastering.
Which areas do you service?
Singers/songwriters/solo artists to full bands; Single songs to double-length albums; Start to finish recording of each song, i.e. initial tracking to mixdown to mastering; Mastering of outside projects(recorded elsewhere); Archiving to CD of analog media (vinyl LPs/45s, stereo or 4-track cassettes, up to 7-inch/7.5ips reel-to-reel tapes); Artist/song development. We can also,for a modest extra charge, offer catering of sandwiches, pizza, pad Thai, D.C.'s infamous legendary potato salad or equally infamous peach mango pomegranate (in season) salsa, pretty much anything basic. Place your order in advance (w/ payment) and we will accommodate! We recently lost our lovely caterer, as she has moved back home to Canada. Our loss, those crazy Canucks gain! We are looking for a replacement! (hint,hint-- contact us if you are interested, and can REALLY cook)...
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
D.C. Johnson and Shelley Howell: Co-owners; Our top-flight crew (Otto Pilot: Production / Busta Speeker:Head Enginear / Anita Doogan: 2nd Engineer and Invaluable Assistant) run day-to-day ops.
What are your hours of operation?
Primarily weekends Fri-Sat (anytime) or daytime hrs.(noon-6pm) during the week (Mon-Thurs). We like having Sundays off but like everything else that's negotiable (cash talks)...
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That their project is the best thing they've ever recorded,or better yet, ever heard....
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
1."One can avoid reality, but one cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality."-- Ayn Rand
2."I need you to make it sound more GREEN..."-- Unknown 70's stoodio weasel "Producer"
3."...Really like your peaches, wanna shake your tree..."-- Steve Miller
// Update 5/25/14:
Busta's Four Rules For A Happy Musical Life:
1. Serve the song.
2. Serve the song.
3. Serve the song.
4. In the fairly rare occasions where rules 1 through 3 are neither applicable nor appropriate, play yer freakin' buns off.
// Update 3/16/17:
Otto's Four Rules For A "Happy Producer's Life":
1. Never assume ANYTHING.
2. Never say 'yes' when you want to say 'no'.
3. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
4. And, never, EVER fry bacon in the nude........