Beehouse Recording Studio Reviews

2019-12-16T18:27:00.002+00:00

Had the most amazing time recording my first drum session. Phil and Jonny were super. I got more than I expected from this experience and would recommend it to anyone. Fab day thank you so much” Neil, Stafford

2019-08-20T15:04:00.002+01:00

“They were really helpful and pretty patient when we went out of time and stuff, good set up and the songs came out so clean” “I’d highly recommend” “Phil and Johnny were both extremely helpful and welcoming, had a great day and will be returning in the future” Thank you very much, Ethan (Oswestry)

2019-08-19T09:44:00.002+01:00

Fantastic experience at Beehouse Studio, 10 hours recording time and enjoyed every second. Great way to celebrate my 40th birthday! Was made to feel very comfortable and at ease, would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to do something a bit different, was great fun. Vicky, Bromyard

2019-05-29T17:06:00.000+01:00

What an absolutely smashing session we had with Phil at Beehouse Studio this week! The 2 studio days were a present from our grown up kids and from the moment we began working with Phil and his magic machinery, the time just flew by. We learned so much, laughed a lot and came away with some lovely recordings of our work. Brilliant! Nick and Jane

2018-05-29T15:49:00.002+01:00

I was bought this present by my mum and dad. I have had a fantastic day, it has been great. I managed to do 4 songs and was shown how to alter sounds and create different kinds of music. Both Phil & Jonny were brilliant and taught me loads of stuff. Thank you, Max from Bromsgrove, aged 10.

2017-06-28T16:49:00.000+01:00

had an amazing time at beehouse studios, recorded four tracks and made a video lots of fun and good advice. would definitely recommend this to everyone. kyle from ludlow

2017-06-10T14:19:00.001+01:00

A fantastic experience for my 10 year old twin daughters. We loved making music together and understanding the process. Jane and Phil were so welcoming and explained everything so clearly to my girls. They loved it. Many thanks. Tina- Shrewsbury

Hookstick News

2017-04-09T06:04:00.001+01:00

Hookstick News

2017-04-06T16:37:00.002+01:00

from booking the day in the studio to having the experience everything has been handled very professionally with the experience we dreamt of. Phil was a star who made the whole day wonderful and many thanks to Jane for the help she gave me when I made the secret booking for my husband. Thank you both. Linda and |Mark from Ludlow

2017-01-14T16:23:00.001+00:00

Awesome day on a drum experience day at Beehouse Studio, learned a lot about the drums and recording in general, from never having picked up drums sticks before to recording a track all in a few hours. Very friendly, informative and patient tuition, the whole experience is highly recommended. Thanks for a great day, Matt, Herts

Accommodating and Friendly...awesome recording session!

2016-09-29T15:38:00.001+01:00

The recording session at the beehouse studio was awesome! I stayed over for two nights at the Workhouse hostel, which is a very lovely and comfortable hostel (shared kitchen, clean toilets, blankets,... ) just beside the studio itself. In the regards of the studio, Jane and Phil, despite their long time experience in producing music, are both very accommodating and friendly and that made everything very smooth and enjoyable. I think that when you record your own music it's easy to get disappointed and stressed about it, in these terms it is fundamental to feel at ease with those you're doing the work with. They overall helped me out with the production of the song, suggesting what they thought was better change/add/edit and what not to achieve the result I aimed at. I'm absolutely happy with how the recording session went and would love to come back one day soon to do some more recordings.

Sam, Bologna, Italy.

Album for a Music School

2016-07-29T23:07:00.000+01:00

I just want to say a personal thank you for producing my first school album, the students had the most amazing time and felt comfortable from the start, having listened to the album, the quality is undeniable and the experience has given all my students a boost in confidence, I am so excited for them all to receive a copy of the project that they have all been a part of.

I send total gratitude to you from us all, thank you thank you thank you....

Many many thanks
Cathy Beech
Angel School of Music

Very friendly staff - pop star experience

2016-07-04T17:16:00.000+01:00

Very friendly staff that made me feel very welcome.
The quality of the output was beyond what I expected.
Would definitley recoomned the Beehouse to others.

Jessica, Oswestry.

Party Recording Session Success

2016-06-18T10:28:00.000+01:00

In May 2016 I had the pleasure of spending the day in the studio with Phil and Jane of Beehouse/Hookstick. I've known them for some time now as I teach their (very talented!) son Henry piano, and I have spent time in and around the studio in the unique and idyllic setting of the Llanfyllin Dolydd, however I was yet to enjoy the experience of being a recording musician at Beehouse. This day was to be different!

A couple of my students play for a local girls football team, and had been having a particularly good season. As a unique way for them to remember this time of their lives, their father approached me about writing a song with the girls and getting it recorded, with the hope of promoting and celebrating the team. I loved the idea immediately and we set about writing the song. I knew instantly where the song should be recorded, and got straight on to Phil Lane.

The production of this song from it's conception to completion was no mean feat. We had a limited time to compose the song, and then only one weekend where everyone was available to record it. Not to mention that the stars of the show were a team of 11 teenage footballers (not experienced musicians) who would have to pile into the studio to record their vocals. As I said, it was no mean feat for any of us –

- except for Phil Lane.

From the moment I got into the studio to record the skeleton track for the girls to sing to Phil, who had been busy recording all week and had made special concession for us on this weekend, was so swift, alert and efficient at his craft that it defied belief. Drums and bass tracks seemed to emerge instantaneously, only the exact number of required takes were recorded – no need for excess. In only a couple of hours we went from having a song which existed almost entirely within my own head to a fully blown orchestrated track with over 20 singers, 3 guitars, piano, organ, drums, bass, ukelele and baritone horn. Not to mention the rap!

Those few hours also saw Phil and Jane conceive and record a complete video to accompany the song. For the girls and their parents this was a truly enjoyable, exciting and rare experience – especially for the ones who learn an instrument. For me it was such a pleasure to watch Phil work, nothing was too big an ask, every possible problem was promptly fixed. I look forward to my next experience in the Beehouse studio.

Patrick Gough June 2016

Drumming Experience

2016-05-31T15:57:00.003+01:00

Coming to the Beehouse recording studio has been an fantasticly fun and enlightening experience. I started drumming not long before I got here and the excellently equipped facility has helped me along greatly and has set my sights on a career in the music business. Needless to say it has been the best birthday I have ever had! Amazing. Jake, Bedford

Songwriting Experience

2016-05-27T17:07:00.002+01:00

Many thanks Phil for a really fantastic day, and for transforming a very rough idea into a really great track - I am absolutely chuffed with the results!! Really enjoyed the detail you go into, especially in building up the backing vocals. Now that we've started, I have a few more songs if you're up for it. Many thanks and hope to see you again soon, best wishes, Andrew, Cumbria.

Great Day at the Beehouse

2016-05-06T16:14:00.001+01:00

had a great day at the beehouse recording studio with phil ,he was so helpful and very knowledgeable top man would recommend to anybody.
roy swann

Learning about studio concepts and techniques

2016-04-18T16:15:00.001+01:00

A big thank you to Phil, had a brilliant day learning about studio concepts and techniques and a CD to go home with, bonus! Will definitely come back for another tutorial, many thanks,
Keith, Wem.

Phil put us both at ease

2016-04-16T16:03:00.001+01:00

Thoroughly enjoyed working with Phil today at Beehouse. Put us both at ease and really pleased with the end result. Cheers, John and Pete. Newtown

Music Studio Experience

2016-04-02T15:57:00.003+01:00

What a fantastic day! I was a bit apprehensive having never had a clue how to write a song but with a few lyrics and handful of chords I've come away with the finished article. Highly recommended to anyone who loves their music.

Gareth, Burton Upon Trent.

Recorded an original rock song

2016-04-01T16:18:00.001+01:00

We came to The Beehouse and recorded drums, bass and guitar for an original rock song. The studio setup was impressive and I personally learned a lot more about music producutin and mixing. The studio seemed well equiped to handle nearly any project.

Would definietly recommend

Chris and Jordy, Birmingham.

Relaxing Recording Environment

2016-03-11T16:07:00.000+00:00

I had a great day, I was really nervous about my music but I was made to feel relaxed straight away. I was able to record some tracks which made me sound quite competent, no mean feat. Many Thanks.

Daniel, Sheffield

Fabulous Day at the Beehouse

2016-01-28T16:34:00.000+00:00

We have just had the most fabulous day at The Beehouse with Phil at the controls producing the first track Chris and I have ever recorded. His patience and calm with a couple of complete newcomers to the recording studio was as reassuring as it was brilliant. We will be back!
Tom, Stow on the Wold.

Brilliant Fun

2015-12-29T15:45:00.000+00:00

Best Christmas Present Ever!!!!!!!!!

We recorded 4 great songs (vocals and piano) with a lot of help from the Phantastic Phil. I thought it was brilliant fun. I hope to come back again for my 13th birthday party.

From Kizzy (Oswestry)

"What an amazing day!"

2015-12-04T22:22:00.002+00:00

What an amazing day! Phil put me at ease straight away, especially as I was so nervous I didn't think I'd be able to sing a note! Four tracks on CD and a fabulous experience, I think I will be back for me! So if you're nervous and not sure whether to do it, get down here and a wonderful day.

Jacqui, Bewdley