Build Your Audio Business the Right Way

From your recording room and equipment to booking, calendars, invoicing, and client systems — get experienced, one-on-one help building an audio business that actually works.

Build a Better Studio. Build a Better Business.

One-on-one consulting for audio engineers, producers, and studio owners —
from recording systems, equipment and room setup to booking, invoicing, client workflows and the systems that run your business.

Studio & Technical

Whether you're building your first recording setup or trying to improve what you already have,
I can help you make smart decisions without wasting money on equipment you don't need.

Recording system design
Equipment selection
Signal flow and connectivity
Room layout and setup
Acoustic treatment
Monitoring
Remote recording systems
Studio workflow and efficiency

Business & Systems

A professional studio needs more than great equipment. I can also help you build the systems that make it easier for clients to work with you — and easier for you to run the business.

Online booking systems
Calendars and scheduling
Invoicing and payments
Deposits and cancellation policies
Client intake forms
Follow-up systems
Email automations
Client management
Websites and landing pages
Connecting everything into a simple workflow

How It Works

1. Tell Me What You're Trying to Build
We start with your goals, what you already have, and where you're getting stuck.

2. We Look at Your Current Setup
Studio, equipment, website, booking system, workflow — whatever we're working on.

3. We Build a Plan
You'll leave with specific recommendations and clear next steps instead of a pile of theory.

4. Need More Help?
We can continue working together as needed. No long-term consulting contract required.

Why Work With Donny?

With more than 40 years in professional audio and over 20 years running a commercial recording studio, Donny brings real-world experience to both sides of the business — the studio and the business behind it.

This isn't consulting based on theory.

It's based on decades of buying equipment, building recording systems, working with clients, managing sessions, solving problems, creating workflows, and running an actual audio business.

Whether you're trying to build a better recording setup or a better system for booking and managing clients, the goal is the same:

Keep it simple. Make it work. And don't spend money on things you don't need.

Who Is This For?

This service is a good fit for:

Audio engineers building their first professional recording setup
Studio owners upgrading or reorganizing an existing studio
Producers building a home or project studio
Anyone confused about what equipment they actually need
Studio owners who need better booking, scheduling, or payment systems
Audio professionals tired of manually managing clients and appointments
Anyone building an audio business who wants experienced guidance before spending money or making major decisions

Whether you're trying to figure out what microphone to buy or how to automate your entire client booking process, we can start with where you are now.

FAQ!

What Can You Help Me With?

Consulting can cover both the technical and business sides of your audio business.

That might include your recording system, equipment choices, room setup, signal flow, monitoring, studio workflow, online booking, calendars, invoicing, payments, client management, websites, automations, and other systems you use to run your business.

We focus on the areas where you actually need help.

Do I Need to Own a Recording Studio?

No.

You might be building a commercial studio, working from a spare bedroom, creating a mobile recording system, or simply putting together your first professional setup.

The goal is to build the right system for where you are now and where you're trying to go.

Can You Help Me Decide What Equipment to Buy?

Absolutely.

Before you spend money, we can look at what you're trying to accomplish, what you already own, your budget, and what you actually need.

The goal isn't to recommend more gear.

It's to make sure you're buying the right gear.

Can You Help With My Room or Home Studio?

Yes.

We can look at room layout, equipment placement, monitoring, acoustics, recording areas, wiring, signal flow, and ways to get more out of the space you already have.

This can all be done remotely using photos, video, measurements, and a live video call.

Can You Help With the Business Side of My Studio?

Yes. That's a big part of this service.

We can work on booking systems, calendars, deposits, invoicing, payments, intake forms, client follow-up, websites, landing pages, email automations, and the overall client journey.

The goal is to make your business easier for you to run and easier for your clients to use.

Do You Only Work With Certain Software or Platforms?

No.

I may recommend tools based on what you're trying to accomplish, but the goal isn't to force you into a particular piece of software.

If you're already using a system that works, we'll build around it whenever possible.

How Does Remote Consulting Work?

We'll meet online and work through the problem together.

Depending on what we're working on, you may share your screen, show me your studio with a phone or camera, send photos or diagrams, or walk me through your current systems.

We'll identify the problem and determine the practical next steps.

What If I Only Need Help With One Thing?

That's perfectly fine.

You don't need an ongoing consulting package just because you have one problem.

Maybe you need help choosing an interface. Maybe your room isn't working. Maybe you're trying to figure out online booking or invoicing.

We can solve the problem you have now and go from there.

What If I Need More Help After Our Consultation?

We can continue working together as needed.

Some problems can be solved in a single consultation. Larger projects — such as building a recording system, setting up a studio, or creating an entire client workflow — may require additional sessions.

We'll determine that based on the project rather than selling you more consulting than you need

HAVE A STUDIO OR BUSINESS PROBLEM YOU NEED TO SOLVE?

Let's Figure It Out.

Tell me what you're working on and where you're getting stuck. We'll start with a free consultation and determine the simplest way forward.