Led by grammy-winning, gold and platinum-certified engineer Jacob Stewart, providing clients with industry-level quality, competitive rates, and a personalized experience. Our studio offers recording, mixing, mastering, songwriting, production, and more.
Jacob Stewart
Record your session with a platinum recording engineer from only $30/hr.
- Credits on projects featuring Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Guns N' Roses, and more
- Engineer on 2× platinum records including "Holy Ground" by BigXthaPlug ft. Jessie Murph
- 5× gold certified records
- Assistant Engineer on 2 Grammy-winning records
- 10 Billion+ streams across credited songs
WHAT WE OFFER
Membership, mixing, mastering, and production.
Community Membership
Half off room & engineer rates. Unlimited studio access 12PM–12AM Mon–Sat with staff on call, plus exclusive events and priority booking.
Other studios: $250 = 1 session. Studio Lyfe: $250 = 1 month.
$250/month
Join the CommunityMix & Master
Professional mixing that brings clarity and punch, plus final polish for streaming, vinyl, or any format.
From $150/song
Learn MoreProduction & Beats
Studio Lyfe features an in-house team of producers ready to create the perfect beats and arrangements for your next project. Members of this team have lent their production skills to music by Rico Nasty, Rich The Kid, The Girl, and Kelow Latesha, and many others.
From $300/beat
Learn MoreAfter-work camps at Studio Lyfe North Hollywood, held 7–11 PM the third week of every month. Built for people with full schedules who still want to stay engaged with music — two tracks, six students each, across Lotus, Sunset and The Ally.
ENGINEERING & PRODUCTION CAMP
For aspiring engineers, producers and beatmakers.
Learn the board, the DAW, and the craft behind the record.
- Signal flow, mic selection & session setup
- Recording vocals and live instruments in all three rooms
- Producing & arranging in a DAW — finding the right one for you
- Beatmaking, sound selection & sampling
- Mixing fundamentals: gain staging, EQ, compression, effects
- Intro to mastering and delivery specs
- AI-powered production tools & modern workflows
Led by Jacob Stewart & Nate Ruvin
Next cohort: Sep 21 – 25, 2026
RECORDING ARTIST CAMP
For rappers, singers and songwriters.
Build your voice, your writing, and your presence on the mic.
- Songwriting building blocks: melody, harmony, rhythm, lyrics & structure
- Rotating 1-on-1 vocal coaching in The Ally
- Cadence, flow and pocket for rappers
- Vocal health, breath control & tone for singers
- Studio mic technique, comping & stacking
- Recording a finished song start to finish
- Artist branding, performance & release strategy
Led by Jacob Stewart & Nate Ruvin
Next cohort: Sep 21 – 25, 2026
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Each instructor leads a structured 5-day curriculum designed to build skills progressively throughout the week.
NATE RUVIN
Songwriting & Production
Nate Ruvin is an LA-based Songwriter/Producer/Musician, originally from Milwaukee, WI. In a variety of roles, Nate has worked on music with/by a wide array of artists ranging from Midwest favorites (Chicken P, Kenny Hoopla, Munch Lauren, The Girl) to members of The Beach Boys, America, and The Righteous Brothers. Recently, Nate was tasked with co-producing the officially released version of the final Phil Spector record, "Crying For John Lennon" by Hargo. Music that Nate contributed to has received international radio play, and has charted on DSPs and MediaBase.
5-Day Curriculum
Day 1
The Building Blocks of Songwriting
Learn the foundations of songwriting and the techniques that hit songwriters use to consistently write great material. Songwriting Workshop #1.
Day 2
History Of Modern Music Production
Explore the history of Music Production, learning about the artistry of the legendary producers. 'Studio Wizardry' Demonstration.
Day 3
Solo Writing & Co-Writing Methods
A deep dive on different types of songwriting scenarios & partnerships. Songwriting Workshop #2.
Day 4
Building An Arrangement / Choosing A DAW
Learn how to build an arrangement from demo to masterpiece. Learn about the various Digital Audio Workstations and which is right for you.
Day 5
Beatmaking / AI Tools
Beatmaking Demonstration from an industry producer. Learn how to use powerful A.I. tools to enhance your songwriting and production.
JACOB STEWART
Recording & Mix Engineering
Jacob Stewart is an LA-based Mixing & Tracking Engineer with over 7.5 billion credited streams. Jacob has won Grammys for his contributions to "Coco Chanel" by Eladio Carrion (feat. Bad Bunny) and Kendrick Lamar's "GNX" album. He has been credited on three RIAA platinum records and one gold album through his work with Guns N' Roses, Future, Yeat, Kendrick Lamar and more. Jacob is also the bassist, songwriter, and co-producer in The Relative Minimum, an LA-based metal band.
5-Day Curriculum
Day 1
Basics of Using & Recording in Pro Tools
Learn the basics of Pro Tools recording: track types, audio files, the smart tool, etc. Learn about plugins, groups & templates.
Day 2
Being in a Session
'Studio Etiquette' Discussion. Learn about running/participating in a studio session.
Day 3
Live Session Demo
Experience a real studio session engineered by Jacob, with a guest professional recording artist.
Day 4
Vocal Production & Editing
Learn the difference between lead vocals, ins & outs, and ad libs. Learn about edits, fades, clip gain, and comping. Basic harmonies and stacks. 'Melodyne' Demonstration.
Day 5
Hands-On Recording
Students record and get experience — learn by doing. Q&A as we go. Edit all. Mix down, bounce.
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