Profile:

Blackdog is a world-class recording facility that offers a wide variety of services and technology, but most importantly, it is a place where musicians, engineers & producers of all styles can come and focus on their creativity in an affordable, relaxed environment.

Blackdog's team of experienced engineer/producers are well-versed in modern Pro Tools, Reason, and Live software, as well as "old school" analog audio technologies. We feature an impressive collection of vintage guitar amplifiers, microphones, mic pre's, and outboard signal processors. Music producing/arranging, voice talent, on-location live recording, and digital video production are additional services that all dwell within the Blackdog house.

Blackdog Recording Studios are located at 120 East Avenue in downtown Rochester's popular East End district (adjacent to the world-renowned Eastman School of Music). It is a 5-room facility totaling 2600 square feet, with free garage parking on all evenings and weekends.

Call (585) 232-9130 to arrange a free tour and demonstration. Rates are readily available upon request.

Educational Services

We offer private instruction for digital recording, music production, guitar, bass, piano and voice. All ages, all styles taught in a professional environment.

Call us at (585) 232-9130 to discuss details.

Educational Services.

On-Location Recording:

From the concert hall, to the nightclub stage, to the coffee house, to the chapel... or maybe even that wonderful tiled bathroom in your home... Blackdog's ears can be there to capture all the great live magnetic air! Starting with 2-tracks, on to 16 track recordings, and beyond, Blackdog features a wide variety of recording techniques and digital formats, but it's really our two decades of on-location live recording experience that will ensure the listener a front-row experience during playback.

Call us at (585) 232-9130 to discuss the details of your next on-location recording project. Rates readily available upon request.

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Video:

To complement Blackdog Recording Studio's world-class facilities, we now offer video production. Projects range from single-camera audition tapes for musicians, to multi-camera music videos, live concerts, and documentary programs. We use professional Standard & High Definition cameras, and our edit suite is outfitted with Final Cut Studio 2.

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Film Scoring:

From 30-second spots, to full-length independent feature films & documentaries, Blackdog is ready, willing and able to sync up to your project with original sounds.

Publishing:

Looking to license exceptional music by exceptional artists? Blackdog's ever-expanding musical catalog offers the perfect selection of high-grade, handmade recordings especially suited for motion pictures.

Songwriting/Co-writing:

With as little as a hummed melody or a few rough lyrics, Blackdog can help you make that musical dream a reality in the form of a commercially viable song that's ready to be published in today's marketplace.