How to create a home music studio
If you’re a professional musician or you simply love creating music in your spare time, having your own space to let your creativity flourish is ideal for ongoing development. Plus, if you make music for work purposes, it only makes sense to invest in your craft.
Planning a project like this takes a level of organisation and commitment if you want to get the most out of the studio. Decorating it in a way that makes you feel inspired is one thing but considering all the practical elements is another thing altogether. Here are some pointers on how to approach the task.
Choosing the right spot
Decide where you’d like to set up your studio, taking into account practical elements such as room size and natural light. At the end of the day, you’ll be spending a lot of time here, so it makes sense to find somehwere you enjoy being in. You’ll also need to assess how easy the area will be to soundproof when the time comes.
Organising and utilising space
Having space to store your equipment means you can work more fluidly knowing everything is easily accessible. Make use of smart storage solutions where possible. This might include cable management systems to keep wires tidy and dividing up your storage into a logical order so you can find things easily. The last thing you want is a cluttered workspace.
Vertical storage like shelving units can help you keep the floor clear, which is handy if you’re likely to have wires trailing while recording. Invest in instrument storage such as guitar stands and large units that are big enough to hold everything. If your studio is based in a loft with awkward corners and low ceilings, it may be worth getting custom loft storage so you can keep items close by.
Soundproofing and acoustics
It’s important to soundproof the room so you can play freely and without the fear of disturbing others. Beyond this, you can enhance your acoustics and improve sound clarity while recording.
This can be done with acoustic panels, which you can install on the walls and ceiling. Bass traps help to control low frequencies, while isolation pads minimise vibrations from studio monitors.
Setting up essential equipment
Finally, you’ll need to invest in the right equipment. Consider key pieces of kit such as a computer with digital audio workstation (DAW) software and audio interfaces. Choose a good quality microphone and consider whether you might need a pop filter to buffer harder sounds, particularly when recording yourself singing or speaking. Not forgetting studio monitors and headphones so you can hear the music you create with enough clarity.
