College gigs are the stepping stones to the bigger scene. However, if you talk to a few people who have followed this path, they will eagerly tell you what a painful process it is. It is true that booking college gigs can be painful sometimes, but not if you follow the guidelines given below. The [...]

NEW MUSIC SEMINAR (NMS) HAS FINALIZED PROGRAM FOR LA EVENT The New Music Seminar (NMS) has finalized the program for this year’s seminar, one day after the Grammys. Network with the leaders in today’s music business. It includes Presidents of major label record companies, CEO’s of major tech companies, branding and licensing companies showing artists [...]

Our long time friend Ronny North will be all over NAMM again this year.  If you are there, go say hi and tell him Hothouse Studios sent you.  I thought I’d give everyone the update on Ronny’s NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) schedule for this week. He’s looking forward to seeing everyone at his [...]

This holiday season all of us here at Hothouse Studios want to celebrate and share our peace and joy with everyone by wishing you and all those you love the greatest holiday season ever, full of good cheer and thanksgiving. We are thankful to all of you who supported us throughout the year and made [...]

On Camera Rehearsal If you are familiar with the Movie School of Rock, you can imagine how an on camera rehearsal could benefit a band.  This type of rehearsal is pre-planned, with someone bringing in the video camera.  If possible, a TV should be brought in as well to watch the video right afterwards.  What [...]

Giving thanks is good for your health. Decades of research has shown that adults, who feel gratitude more often, have better social connections, optimism, and energy. On this Thanksgiving Day we take time to appreciate all of the good things we have in life. With our sincere gratitude we thank all of you, the incredible [...]

Friday, Ambrosia locked out “the auditorium” and it was like a bit of heaven dropped by for the day.  The guys showed up for rehearsal one at a time which was perfect, cause I got to personally greet Shem, David, Burleigh, Chris, Joe and Doug as they arrived.  They were all so gracious and welcomed [...]

I had an amazing experience Thursday night.  I went to watch Messenger, one of our favorite bands that rehearses’ here, perform at a restaurant/bar called the Sunset Room in Hacienda Heights.  I had a blast! Messenger’s two hour set began with Melinda solo on acoustic guitar performing original material and covering some of her favorite [...]

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Alex Lopez the drummer with Suicide Silence put out this instructional (drum lesson) video to show his fellow drummers hit by hit how to play the bands song “Wake Up” from Suicide Silence’s second album No Time to Bleed.  This video shoot was commissioned by Modern Drummer Magazine and was shot in studio one here at [...]