How to prepare for a session

Studio time at Juniper starts at $100 for two hours. The more prepared you are, the more songs leave finished. Here's what actually helps.

Know the songs cold

If you can't play it in the practice room without stopping, you won't magically play it under headphones. Lock form, tempo, and lyrics before you walk in. Demos on your phone are fine — we don't need a full pre-production album.

Bring 2–3 references, not 40

Pick songs that sound like the record you want. “Make it sound expensive” isn't a direction. “Kick like this, vocal like that” is.

You don't need to haul a rig

Guitars, vintage amps, a Steinway, and a full drum kit are already here. Bring your voice, your songs, and any instrument you specifically want. See the gear list.

Vocals: rest

Sleep. Water. Don't blow your voice at a bar the night before. Comping is included on recording sessions — we can stack takes — but a healthy voice is faster.

If you're sending a mix instead

Export multitracks, clearly labeled, same start time, no processing you aren't sure about. Stems work if that's all you have. Remote mixing & mastering →

Recording is $100 for a 2-hour minimum, then $50/hr. What's included · Book a session

Ready when you are

Central City, AR — near Fort Smith. Text or call.