What you play in your living room deserves more than a phone video. At Tonstudio Leipzig the focus is on acoustic and chamber music recordings for small line ups: singer songwriters, duos, trios, quartets and soloists with classical instruments. You choose from three ways to book, depending on what you need.
A phone video is fine for showing friends something quickly. But once your music really counts, for example for a release, a label demo or an album, a home setup is no longer enough. Then you need real studio conditions: professional microphones, a room with good sound and clean technology. And above all someone at the desk who understands your project and does not just press buttons.
At Tonstudio Leipzig the focus lies deliberately on acoustic and chamber music recordings for smaller line ups: singer songwriters solo, duos, trios and quartets without drums, and soloists with classical instruments. With small bands I record every instrument on its own, track by track. That gives full control, and each track gets several attempts, until the ensemble sits together.
Acoustic and chamber music recordings for smaller line ups are the clear specialisation here. Six situations that come up regularly.
You write your own songs and accompany yourself on guitar or piano, whether for streaming, an application or simply as something that lasts. Solo works particularly well because you can focus fully on your own music. I record voice and instrument live together or as separate tracks, whichever suits the music better.
Voice and piano, guitar and cello, or two singers with piano accompaniment. Duos work beautifully for intimate, chamber music pieces. Live together for atmosphere, or track by track for maximum control. Popular for wedding songs, memorial services or a first shared EP idea.
Three or four musicians without drums, whether an indie band, an acoustic folk trio, a jazz quartet or a chamber ensemble. Here layering makes particular sense: the main instrument first, then the others one after another, voice last. That way every member gets their own moment, and the result still feels like a piece played together.
Pianists with solo pieces, cellists with classical repertoire, violinists with Bach or contemporary music. These recordings benefit from a musical understanding of classical phrasing and tone, including with old, sensitive instruments.
For applications to a music college, inquiries to a label, casting auditions or your first streaming releases. Usually one to three songs in one or two sessions, with a clear goal. Just tell me the purpose when you get in touch, and you will get a concrete recommendation.
For an EP of three to five songs or an album of eight to twelve songs, a paid first consultation is worthwhile. In it we settle together how many sessions make sense, the order and the end result. Album projects often run over several months, with breaks for reflection between sessions.
If you are unsure which route fits, simply ask briefly by email or WhatsApp. You get an honest recommendation quickly, with no sales pressure.
The lean route for clear single recordings: ask briefly by email or WhatsApp, we set an appointment, you come in and I record your tracks. You take the finished recordings home, for your own mixing or for a mix engineer of your choice. This is the fastest way to a finished studio recording.
The most popular route: recording, mix and mastering from one place, everything fits together. At the end you get songs ready to release, for streaming, a CD production or an application to labels. One engineer for everything keeps the sound vision unified and often costs less than booking separately.
For larger projects with several songs, a paid first consultation is worthwhile before you book anything. In it we settle how many sessions make sense, the order and the end result, and develop a concept together. You then get a tailored offer, which is especially useful if you are unsure or planning a longer album project.
Did you first book only a recording session and now decide you want mix and mastering too? No problem, you can add it at any time: separately in the shop or as a complete package with a later inquiry.
Large studio operations have hourly rates and little time for personal guidance. Two factors make the difference here.
Studios that want to offer everything at once, drums, metal, electronic music, classical, often work with less focus. Here the specialisation is clear: acoustic and chamber music line ups without drums, from duos to quartets. Drum recordings are deliberately not part of the offer. There are studios in Leipzig that specialise in exactly that.
With duos, trios and quartets it takes more than good microphone technique. I plan the layering so every instrument gets its own moment while the band atmosphere still holds together. Coordinating several musicians across one or more sessions is daily practice here.
A genuinely good studio recording does not only work in the moment. Six stages show how that unfolds.
The studio version often sounds surprisingly different, cleaner, more detailed, bigger than in the living room.
The separate tracks grow together in the mix into one song with its own sense of space.
On Spotify, Apple Music or Bandcamp, the studio quality shows for the first time next to commercial productions.
Shared with friends and family, how your music is seen from outside often changes, reactions get more serious.
The recording stays as an anchor, something to show for applications, concert inquiries or new projects.
With every recording your personal discography grows, a musical diary across the years.
Good preparation makes the difference between a hectic first session and relaxed, productive studio time.
Studio time is not the place for songwriting experiments. Your songs should be settled beforehand: rehearsed parts, a clear key. Bands should have rehearsed together beforehand.
Settle this beforehand: a single session, a complete package, or a larger project with a first consultation? If unsure, ask briefly on WhatsApp.
Piano tuned, guitar with new strings, string instruments serviced. Recording on the studio piano, that is already taken care of.
Early night before, enough water, no hoarseness. If you have a cold, better to move the appointment in good time.
Send me existing home recordings or rehearsal room captures in advance by cloud link if you have them. That saves valuable studio time on the day.
Streaming, a label application, a CD, or a personal keepsake: the goal shapes the decisions made while recording and should be clear beforehand.
Four clear steps from the first inquiry to the finished recording.
Ask about a simple recording session by email or WhatsApp, about the complete package by email, or start a larger EP or album project with a paid first consultation. If unsure, just ask briefly on WhatsApp.
After the inquiry we find a date together. You get a preparation list and can share demos in advance.
Bands record live together, and more complex arrangements are built track by track. There is time for several attempts and coaching for your first visit. Several songs are spread across several appointments.
Simple recording session: finished tracks as WAV files by cloud link. Complete package: mixed and mastered songs at the end.
Six things worth knowing about the address, appointments and getting here.
The studio is at Bernhard-Göring-Straße 17, 04107 Leipzig, in the middle of Zentrum-Süd, within walking distance of the Karli. Parking is in the courtyard, and the ground floor entrance is step free.
Recording sessions are possible on weekdays and weekends. For album projects, regular appointments across several weeks are sensible.
For small bands, several sessions spread over weeks are often worthwhile: main instrument first, then the other tracks, voice last.
Unlike piano tuning, the engineer does not come to you, you come to the studio. Bring your own instruments, only the piano is already there.
Easy to reach from Leipzig, Halle, Markkleeberg and the wider region. Travelling from further away, several studio days in a row are often worth it.
Before larger EP or album projects, you can book a paid first consultation. That way you see the studio and how a session runs beforehand.
The answers that matter most before your recording inquiry. For short questions you can reach me by email or WhatsApp.
Home recordings with a USB microphone or a phone work for first sketches.
Once your music really counts, for example for streaming, a label demo or an album, you need real studio conditions: professional microphones, a treated room, personal guidance from an experienced engineer and pianist.
The result: clean, mixable recordings with real studio quality.
Acoustic and chamber music line ups for smaller groups.
Singer songwriters solo, duos (voice + piano, guitar + cello), trios and quartets without drums, soloists with classical instruments (piano, cello, violin, viola, double bass).
With small bands, live together or track by track.
Drum recordings are deliberately not part of the offer, they need dedicated rooms and eight to twelve microphones.
There are studios in Leipzig that specialise in exactly that.
If needed: drums separately, other tracks here (vocals, guitar, piano, bass, strings).
Live recording: everyone plays at the same time, a real band atmosphere.
Layering: one instrument after another, voice last.
Advantage: every instrument gets its own moment, high control, several attempts possible, often the best choice for trios and quartets.
1. Ask about a recording session: take the tracks for your own mixing.
2. Recording with mix and mastering: ask about the complete package, songs ready to release from one place.
3. An inquiry for an EP or album: larger projects with a paid first consultation.
If unsure: ask briefly on WhatsApp.
All acoustic and semi acoustic genres: singer songwriter, acoustic pop and folk, jazz in smaller line ups, classical chamber music, acoustic hip hop.
With loud rock or metal bands with drums: drums separately, other tracks here. For purely electronic music: music production is more sensible.
A single song, solo: often one studio day.
Duo or trio with layering: one to two studio days.
EP (3 to 5 songs): 4 to 8 studio days across weeks.
Album (8+ songs): 10 to 20 studio days across weeks or months.
Please allow some buffer, especially for first sessions.
The most important preparation: the songs musically finished, settled arrangements, rehearsed parts, a clear key.
Your own instruments tuned beforehand. Your voice: an early night before, enough water.
For bands: rehearsed together beforehand. Demos are welcome in advance by cloud link.
A simple recording session: a clear price, given directly when you ask.
Complete packages: put together individually on request. Larger projects: a tailored offer after the first consultation.
I deliberately avoid a fixed price list here, prices are settled on request.
You are very welcome. That is not a problem at all, many people are unsure the first time, and that passes quickly.
For larger projects the paid first consultation is worthwhile to get to know the room.
During the recording: no rush and nobody judging you, personal guidance.
For simple recording sessions: ask by email or WhatsApp.
For complete packages: ask by email. For larger projects (EP, album): book a first consultation in the shop.
For short questions: a WhatsApp message or a short email, phone works too.
This page is written for private clients, hobby musicians and indie artists.
For companies, advertising agencies, film productions with a record deal or a publisher, there is the separate business site of Tonstudio Leipzig with its own contract and fee structure.
For a simple recording session, email or WhatsApp is fastest. For complete packages or larger EP and album projects, also ask by email or WhatsApp, with a short description of your project. If something does not fit, such as drum recordings or commercial productions, I say so honestly and point you to the right place.