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Recording studio · Newport Beach

Recording studio & music production in Orange County

Clay St Studio is a two-room home recording studio in Newport Beach where producer Nick records and produces artists across genres — with songwriting sessions, creative direction and content to take your music from the first idea to release.

Trial session
1 hour with Nick · $80
Packages
$850 – $2,000
Rooms
The Spaceship & the Oasis
Where
Newport Beach, Orange County

01 — What we do

From the first idea to the release

Write it, record it, produce it, then give it the visuals and content it needs — all in one place.

  1. 01

    Recording & Production

    Full sessions in the studio led by Nick, with a wide range across genres and styles.

  2. 02

    Songwriting Sessions

    Collaborative sessions with Nick and/or Chloe to help you write and shape your next song.

  3. 03

    Creative Direction

    Kamy shapes the visuals that go with your music, like cover art, from concept to execution — building your brand.

  4. 04

    Content Creation

    Batch content and short-form clips for TikTok, Shorts and Reels, plus content calendars for your release.

02 — The rooms

Two rooms, two kinds of sessions

The Spaceship and the Oasis — built for two different kinds of sessions.

The Spaceship: keyboards, monitors and the neon sign over the desk
The SpaceshipRoom 01
The Oasis: piano, guitars on the wall and plants by the window
The OasisRoom 02

03 — Packages

Studio packages

These are our most popular packages, but every artist's journey looks different — we're always happy to build a custom plan together.

8-Hour Studio

$850

Typically four 2-hour sessions across 4 weeks with Nick — from writing the song to finishing the production. Artists average 2–3 finished songs. It's entirely up to you how much you get done.

Ask about this package

Full Artist Development

$2,000

A true one-stop shop — lessons, 8 hours of studio time, content creation, creative direction, and song release guidance.

It's a big step, so we always talk first — book a free 30-minute call with Chloe and Nick.

Book a free consultation

Not ready to commit? Book a trial session with Nick first. 1 hour · $80

04 — FAQ

Studio questions

Where is the studio?

Our two-room home studio is in Newport Beach, in Orange County, California — about an hour south of Los Angeles.

What happens in a trial studio session?

You spend one hour in the studio with Nick for $80 — a chance to see how we work before you commit to a package.

How many songs can I finish with the 8-Hour Studio package?

The 8 hours are typically four 2-hour sessions across 4 weeks with Nick, from writing the song to finishing the production. Artists average 2–3 finished songs, and it's entirely up to you how much you get done.

What's included in Full Artist Development?

Lessons, 8 hours of studio time, content creation, creative direction and song release guidance, for $2,000. It starts with a free 30-minute consultation with Chloe and Nick.

What genres do you work in?

All kinds. Nick has produced music for artists across a wide range of genres for over a decade.

Can you help with cover art and content?

Yes. Kamy, our content creative director, handles creative direction, like cover art and the visuals for your release, plus short-form content and content calendars.

Can I take lessons too?

Yes. The 8-Hour Studio + Lessons package ($1,200) adds four 60-minute lessons in the instrument of your choice, or you can book lessons with Chloe or Nick on their own.

Recording studio · Newport Beach

Ready to make your record?

Start with an hour in the studio with Nick, or talk to Chloe and Nick about Full Artist Development.

An acoustic guitar take in the Spaceship
In the Spaceship