our principals and achievements

At Birdland Music Studio, the foundation is rooted in fostering a sustainable environment where artists and emerging talents can thrive. Inspired by the 8 Forms of Capital – intellectual, financial, natural, cultural, built, political, individual, and social – creating a space that not only supports artistic endeavours but also values relationships and nurtures creativity among artists is the ethos of Birdland Studio.

The studio, designed and built in a low foot print concept, Birdland Music Studio is an ongoing project aimed at achieving off-grid status, prioritising sustainability and environmental responsibility in its design, purpose and construction. Next step for the studio is the installation of solar panels, generating clean electricity and reduce reliance on the grid. The use of second hand material, including local sourced wood, and many second hand building materials embraces a low foot print approach while it progresses towards its off-grid aspirations. 

The building accommodate a small group of musicians primarily using acoustic instruments, extends its services to authors and audio creators as well. It has a virtual and personal, hybrid collective that connects recording session musicians and collaborators, fostering diverse musical expressions. Take a look in our collective here.

As advocates for fostering meaningful connections within the artistic community, Birdland Studio is honoured to be the official sponsor of the Music in The Forest Hybrid Festival 2022, held in April in Ireland. Additionally, Birdland proudly support the Night and Day Festival held in September 2022 in Ireland, furthering the commitment to cultivating a vibrant and supportive music scene.

At Birdland Music Studio, the true prosperity lies in the built relationships the creativity nurtured among artists. Join us in shaping a dynamic and collaborative musical landscape and the future of how music is made in Ireland.

Services

Introduction to Songwriting, Music Production and Recording Technology Course

This introductory course will guide you in enhancing and nurturing your songwriting skills, refining the art of idea organisation, and gaining the proficiency to independently produce, record, and unleash your creativity in crafting your own songs.

Work Experience

We are glad to host TUS students for hands-on studio experience across music production, from editing and mixing tracks to exploring the entire creative process. As an internship you will dive into our daily activities, gaining valuable insights and directly contributing to music creation and release, nurturing your skills.

ART DIRECTION: WE PRODUCE, RECORD AND SYNC VIDEO FOR YOUR SONG

Photography and filming are an important visual add on to your song. We provide recording, producing and sync film and song for social media.

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Studio Equipment

SOFTWARE
LOGIC PRO X

Here at Birdland Music Studio we use Logic Pro X. We also encourage to use other types of resources to record songs.

INTERFACE/ANALOG MIX DESK
Mackie ProFX10v3 10-Channel Analog Mixer with USB
  • Phenomenal sound quality with Onyx mic preamps - 60dB of gain with ultra-low noise
  • High-resolution GigFX effects engine with 24 FX options for crafting the perfect sound
  • 24-bit/192kHz 2x4 USB interface provides seamless computer recording and monitoring
  • Keep your dynamics under control with Mackie's intuitive Single-Knob Compression

ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR
JBL LSR 305

In terms of sound, the LSR305 has probably the cleanest and most balanced sound in the 5″ range. You don’t really have to be sitting perfectly in the sweet spot to hear your instruments right and to be able to point out their position in the stereo field.

BEHRINGER XM8500 MICROPHONE

Dynamic Vocal Microphone with Cardioid Pickup Pattern

CONDENSER MICROPHONE
VINTAGE Se2200a SERIES

Traditional Class-A Electronic design, this microphone is an amazing cardioid mic, that records a clean and robust sound with a velvet touch. 

 
 
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
SURE SM 58

One of the best dynamics microphones. Versatile and quality sound for recording vocals and instruments.

 
 
LOOP PEDAL
VINTAGE BOSS RC-30

With this pedal we can create and stack multi-layered loops with twin stereo tracks — each track being independently controllable with dedicated volume faders and track-select buttons. Creating loops is convenient with the Auto Recording feature, which starts recording the moment you begin playing your guitar, bass, keyboard, or singing, or as soon as you start a connected audio player.  The sky’s the limit, with three hours of recording time!

 
STAGE PIANO
Yamaha P45

The P-45 has improved on the traditional AWM synthesis to deliver real piano sounds. AWM is a technology that uses digital recordings of sources, such as actual instruments, and allows you to enjoy grand piano reverberation wherever you are.

SEMI ACOUSTIC GUITAR
HAND MADE ALVARO SPANISH GUITAR

Top: Solid Cedar
Back and sides: Solid Rosewood
Neck: Cedar with Ebony reinforcement
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Rosewood
Tuners: Gold plated with lyre motif
Scale: 650mm
Nut width: 50mm
Pickup system: Fishman