The world of music rehearsal spaces
Established 2006
SERVICES
The range of services offered by music rehearsal spaces...
Music rehearsal spaces act as a hub for music-makers in our communities - see our Introduction series of blogs. Our research suggests as well as sound-proofed practice rooms with amps, drums and PA, collectively music rehearsal spaces provide a range of services to musicians including recording studio and production suites, live music promoter/venue, music lessons, long-term lockout rooms, amp & instrument repairs, equipment hire, secure storage for your kit, retailing instruments & spares, video & live streaming and youth, health & disability projects.
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We have conducted surveys in to the sector in 2023, 2022, 2016 and 2006.
Amp Repair
- Service & repairs
- PA head repairs
- Spare part sales
- Electronic repairs to amps
- Refurbishment of amp & speaker
- Digital valve matching/checking
- Portable Appliance Testing
- Speaker repairs
Equipment hire
- PA systems
- Keyboards
- Backline amps
- Drums & percussion
- Guitars
- Lights
Instrument repair
- Guitar re-stringing & re-fretting
- Guitar set-ups & truss alignment
- Guitar distressing, neck & body
- Adjustment & repairs
- Fret polishing & cleaning electrics
- Repairs to digital pianos & keyboards
- Drum Tuning / Re-Skinning
- Drum refurbishment
Health & disability
- Activities remove barriers to music-making
- Dancing or moving to music
- Workshops improve mental
- Session helps physical well-being
Live Music Promoter
- Books acts to play at a venue
- Publicises a show & sells tickets
- Pays performers
- Works at or for a club, bar, venue or festival
- Open mic nights
Lockout
- Your own private permanent space
- Convenient access to your gear anytime
- Secure workspace with your stuff & vibe
- Leave gear set up permanently set-up
- Sublicense your room with other bands
- Store equipment between gigs
Recording studio
- Sound recording, mixing & production
- Editing and mastering
- Analogue & digital equipment
- Sound engineer balancing your sound
- Dedicated live rooms
Store
- Range of products on sale
- Knowledgeable staff
- Stock new gear from beginner upwards
- Accessories such as strings & stands
- Try out instruments before purchase
Storage
- Protected by contents insurance
- Save moving your kit about
- Store infrequently used gear
- Secure & dry conditions
- Short & long-term storage
- Easy access to kit while rehearsing
Music tuition
- Singing lessons & vocal coaching
- Drum lessons
- Guitar tuition
- Piano & keyboard lessons
- Songwriting sessions
- Recording & production lessons
- Band workshops
- Earn a recognised qualification
Video & streaming
- Connect with your fans online
- Multi-camera video
- Create a look that suits your genre
- Stream direct to social media
- Professionally live sound & vision mixing
- Final performance recorded
Youth projects
- Provides instruments and equipment
- Young people run sessions themselves
- Improve personal & social development
- Safe and attractive rooms and activities
- Alternative to school curriculum
- Improve perception of young people
- Assist talent into the music industry