FAQ

Of course! You are more than welcome to bring your own gear to rehearsal. Instruments, mics, stands, amps, and drums are all cool. However, please remember to leave enough time to break down your gear and check out of the room before your time is up.

All you have to do is give us a call at (954-794-0033) to check for availability and provide a credit card to reserve the room (you don’t have to pay with the card). We recommend that you reserve the studio in advance to ensure the availability of the studio you want, when you want it. We book up very quickly, so try to book your session as soon as possible!

Yes, you may eat and drink in our rehearsal rooms. HOWEVER, please treat our home like it's your own. Please do not place any food or beverages on or around the gear. We ask that you be respectful of Markee Music property and the other musicians who use our rooms and gear. Just like you, other musicians come here to enjoy a nice, clean, and comfortable place to play, so it's up to all of us to help keep Markee clean! ​

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. If canceled within 24 hours, there is no charge. Otherwise, cancellations and no-shows will be charged at the full rehearsal/lesson price. Cancellation fees must be paid before the next booking.

All rooms come standard with the best gear available. Each room is equipped with a well-known brand drum kit, Peavey P.A. systems, and Peavey keyboard amps. The guitar amps vary from room to room and include Marshall, Fender, Peavey, Mesa Boogie, Hughes & Kettner, and Randall. The bass rigs are Peavey and Hartke, each with a separate head, a 4x10” top, and a 15” bottom. If you and your band prefer a certain room because of the gear it has, just let us know when you reserve the room and we’ll do our best to accommodate your preference.

That will depend on the circumstances. We understand that gear will occasionally break or need replacement parts due to use. If a piece of gear is not working properly, please let a Markee associate know immediately so we can assess the situation and replace the inoperable gear to ensure you can finish your rehearsal without interruption. You will be using top-of-the-line gear, so accidental damage should be rare, but if it does happen, we will take care of it.

All of our rehearsal studios are fully equipped with 2 guitar amps, bass amp, 5 piece drum kit, keyboard amp, 12 channel P.A. System, 4 mics, and a rack tuner. Cymbals are not included with the drum kit but can be rented at the front office for $20 per booking.

We are often booked to capacity, and our rental period begins on the hour and ends on the hour. We ask that you vacate your room 5 minutes before your time ends so we can check you out, clean, and prepare the room for the next band. To help keep track of time, each rehearsal room has a clock.

Each studio has been professionally engineered, with the selection and placement of the gear matched to the acoustics of each room. However, if you do need to move some of the gear, please put it back in its original position at the end of your session.

Smoking of any kind, including vaping devices, are not allowed anywhere inside of Markee. Please exit the building if you wish to smoke or vape. Thank you

All studio rates are per studio NOT per person. A two-hour minimum is required between the hours of 6pm-12am., We do have 1-hour bookings available Monday – Friday from 2-6pm.

Your instructor will reach out to you once your lesson or lessons have been scheduled and paid for. During this initial communication, your coach will delve into what you hope to achieve with your lessons and address any questions you may have regarding the lesson plan.

One-on-one lessons with a private music instructor are priced as follows: $70 for 60 minutes $60 for 45 minutes $45 for 30 minutes

The number of lessons you take will depend on your specific goals, how often you are able to practice, and how often you take lessons. Some students take lessons for months and others for years. You ultimately make that decision based on what you want to accomplish. You're in control of your progress! By investing effort into your lessons, you'll undoubtedly witness improvement. Following each session, your coach/instructor will provide a recap of your lesson's successes. This document or discussion will outline what was covered in your previous lesson, highlight your achievements, and suggest areas for focused practice before your next session.

At Markee, each lesson is tailored to your individual needs. Collaborating with your instructor, you'll create a personalized lesson plan designed to achieve your specific goals. With consistent lessons, you'll progress precisely as intended.

For optimal progress in your lessons, we suggest scheduling one lesson per week. However, we understand the importance of learning at your own pace. Hence, the frequency of your lessons is entirely flexible, based on your preferences. While most students opt for four lessons per month, some choose two, while others opt for as many as eight. Consistency often leads to quicker proficiency. You're welcome to adjust the frequency of your lessons as you progress.

At Markee, we exclusively recruit music teachers who exhibit both a deep passion for music and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching. We firmly believe that nurturing musical talent is a gift that lasts a lifetime, and this ethos underpins the standards upheld by all our coaches and instructors. Our selection process is rigorous, blending technical expertise with an inspiring approach to instruction. Each of our coach instructors boasts extensive experience as both musicians and educators, with a minimum of 5 years' teaching background. Our selection process is thorough and meticulous, encompassing: Detailed job applications, including educational background, experience, and references. In-depth interviews conducted by Markee's owner. Comprehensive personal and professional reference checks. Criminal background screenings. Ongoing training and evaluation of coach instructor performance. Regular customer feedback surveys. Monthly reports on student-teacher satisfaction and progress.

Yes, you will need your own instrument as the student will be expected to practice at home. We can provide one for your first lesson, but thereafter, it's essential to have your own.

Cancellation and rescheduling requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance. If canceled within this timeframe, there is no charge; otherwise, cancellations or no-shows will incur the full rehearsal/lesson price. Cancellation fees must be paid before the next booking. At Markee, we prioritize your flexibility. You're not bound by any long-term commitments, and with sufficient notice, you can cancel your lesson up to 24 hours before the scheduled time. We recommend purchasing lessons in sets of four for optimal planning. In the event of a missed lesson, simply inform us, and we'll credit the amount towards your next scheduled session. Please note, we do not offer refunds for unused lessons. However, if you're unable to continue due to physical reasons, you can retain the remaining lessons for up to 12 weeks or transfer them to another individual.

To check for engineer's availability and to reserve a room, simply give us a call and provide a credit card. Our slots fill up rapidly, so we recommend booking your session as early as possible to secure your preferred time. (954) 794-0033

Your session time starts at the reserved time and ends at the scheduled time. To ensure everything goes smoothly, a thorough setup is essential and takes some time. When your session begins, the engineer will start by preparing the room: arranging gear and players for optimal sound, positioning microphones, laying cables, and setting up your session files in Pro Tools. Once everything sounds great, we’ll start recording. The time needed to set up and record your songs can vary depending on the size of your band, your level of preparedness, and the number of songs you want to record. To make sure we have enough time for everything, please discuss your needs with the engineer before your session. This way, we can schedule enough time for loading in, setting up, recording, backing up/exporting session files, and breaking down your equipment. We want your session to be as smooth and enjoyable as possible, so efficient time management is key.

The booked time is at your disposal for any purpose you choose. Mixing is included in the hourly rate if time remains at the end of the recording session after all recording tasks are finished. However, please note that mixing can be time-consuming and varies based on your project's complexity. Therefore, it's recommended to schedule separate mixing sessions.

Markee Studios requires a minimum of 24 hours' notice for all cancellations. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice from the scheduled session time will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Cancellation fees must be paid before the next booking.

Yes, indeed. However, it's essential to note that thumb drive transfers can be slow. For instance, a 2-hour recording session might take 30 minutes or longer to transfer. Opting for a USB hard drive would facilitate a much faster transfer and is preferred. It's advisable to allocate time for data transfer towards the end of your session, which will be included in your booked time. Additionally, we can also send you the MP3 files via email or share them with you through platforms like Dropbox or WeTransfer.

Yes, you're welcome to have guests at your sessions. However, we kindly request that all guests adhere to proper studio etiquette. We ask that they refrain from disrupting the recording process and maintain respectful silence during recording to uphold the quality of the product. From our experience, an excessive number of non-participating individuals can hinder the session's progress.

To export and collect your instrument stems, you must schedule time with the studio. Consult your engineer to estimate the duration required, depending on your project's scale. For a single song, this process may take 5-10 minutes towards the end of your final session. However, for larger projects, it could extend to a couple of hours or more.

Yes, we offer guitar amps, a keyboard amp, a bass amp, and a 5-piece drum kit inclusive of cymbals and hardware for your sessions. Additionally, our control room and ISO booths feature an impressive array of outboard gear to facilitate world-class recordings. However, please note that we do not supply guitars, basses, keyboards, or any other instruments besides the drum kit. Kindly ensure you bring your own instruments for your session.

Absolutely! We strongly encourage you to bring any equipment essential to achieving 'your sound.' However, please be aware that loading in and setting up new gear will deduct time from the recording process. If you're uncertain whether your equipment is suitable for recording, rest assured, we have gear available for your use!

Yes, we can! Markee has a team of top-notch session musicians that can play any style of music. You will be charged for each musician either by the song or by the hour depending on the session player's requirements. This is also subject to availability at the time of reservation. Please give us a call so we can put in contact with one of our producer/engineers. (954) 794-0033

Our recording studio is available for booking by the hour, with a minimum booking of 3 hours. Since each project is unique, please get in touch with us directly. We'll connect you with one of our highly skilled engineer/producers to discuss the specific scope and requirements of your project. (954) 794-0033