# Silver Moon Sound > Scenic Recording Studio in Santa Cruz ## Pages - [Thank You for Subscribing!](https://silvermoonsound.com/thank-you-for-subscribing/): We appreciate your support. You’ll receive updates about the latest studio news and happenings to stay up to date. Please follow us on social media, too: - [Email Signup](https://silvermoonsound.com/email-signup/) - [Piano Recording](https://silvermoonsound.com/bay-area-piano-recording/): Make your next piano recording on the industry-standard Yamaha C7 grand piano. If you’re looking for top-tier piano recording in the Bay Area and Santa Cruz, look no further. Silver Moon Sound features a recently restored 7’6″ vintage 1979 Yamaha C7. We maintain the piano meticulously with regular tunings and maintenance. It is always ready to be the star on your next piano recording. Are you a classical pianist recording your next solo album? Are you a singer-songwriter looking for the emotion a real grand piano can bring? Whatver your piano recording needs, Silver Moon Sound’s Yamaha C7 has you covered.  […] - [Grooves in the Grove](https://silvermoonsound.com/grooves-in-the-grove/): Silver Moon Sound Grand Opening with Jiinto Daybreak and Shelby Lock Silver Moon Sound Grand Opening with Jiinto Daybreak & Shelby Lock Saturday, November 1, 2:30 PM Saturday, Nov. 1, 2:30 PM Join us for our inaugural Grooves in the Grove concert and Silver Moon Sound Grand Opening with Jiinto Daybreak and Shelby Lock at the Silver Moon Sound Stage, as part of Jiinto Daybreak’s West Coast “Stellar Zero” Tour. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Sponsored by Clean Air Network. SOLD OUT About the Artists Jiinto Daybreak — a San Francisco-based rock band with an international voice, is fronted by Japanese-born singer […] - [Booking Request](https://silvermoonsound.com/contact/) - [Accessibility Info](https://silvermoonsound.com/accessibility-info/): Silver Moon Sound is a Wheelchair-Accessible Recording Studio. We strive to be the most accessible recording studio in Santa Cruz, in California, and beyond… Physical Accessibility The studio has an entrance with a wheelchair-friendly ramp. The entire recording space is navigable in a wheelchair. Wheelchair-accessible restroom available. There are both indoor and outdoor areas for lying down to rest. Sensory Accessibility Professional recording studios are inherently quiet. Studio lighting is dimmable and of a soft-white hue. Clean-Air Accessibility The building has MERV-16 filters with approximately 6 air changes per hour. CO2 readings in the 500s-600s ppm, displayed by an Aranet CO2 […] - [Mastering](https://silvermoonsound.com/mastering-2/): GRAMMY® Winners and Nominees Trust Silver Moon Sound with Mastering Their Projects. My mastering credits include GRAMMY® winner Bootsy Collins (Parliament-Funkadelic), GRAMMY®-winning producer Bash Killa, two-time GRAMMY® nominee Eric Alexandrakis, Cincinnati R&B queen/American Idol alum Jess Lamb, and internationally aclaimed soprano Michelle Areyzaga. Why Mastering? Contrary to popular belief, mastering is the hardest part of the music production process to get right. Letting an inexperienced engineer (or worse, a bot) master your project can ruin even the best mixes. Mastering an album or EP is critical for ensuring your project is up to professional standards. A real mastering engineer will tastefully […] - [Mixing Process and Policies](https://silvermoonsound.com/mixing-process-and-policies/): Before We Start Typically, we will have a discussion about what your goal and vision is for this particular project. We will also discuss your budget. I can give an estimate if you send me a rough mix of your song and provide additional details. If you decide you’d like to work together, below is the mixing process. Step 1: Pay a deposit for each song you’d like me to mix. If we’re doing a multi-song project, you may pay for each song as we go rather than paying deposits for every song up front. The deposit is typically 50% of […] - [Mixing](https://silvermoonsound.com/mixing-2/): <img alt=”” data-id=”248″ width=”606″ data-init-width=”2382″ height=”309″ data-init-height=”1213″ title=”Version 3″ src=”https://silvermoonsound.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2266.jpeg” data-width=”606″ data-height=”309″ loading=”lazy” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/riverrockrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2266.jpeg?w=2382&ssl=1 2382w, https://i0.wp.com/riverrockrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2266.jpeg?resize=300%2C153&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/riverrockrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2266.jpeg?resize=1024%2C521&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/riverrockrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2266.jpeg?resize=768%2C391&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/riverrockrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2266.jpeg?resize=1536%2C782&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/riverrockrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2266.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1043&ssl=1 2048w” sizes=”(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px” /> When it comes to making an album, recording is just the beginning. A high-quality mix is essential. The mix can make or break your recording. As a composer and artist myself, I understand how important it is for your recordings to reflect who you are, so I strive to make sure every client is 100% happy with every mix.  Check out some mixing FAQ’s below. - [Recording](https://silvermoonsound.com/recording/): Silver Moon Sound offers a variety of recording packages to meet the needs of both professional and aspiring musicians…. As a private, solo owner-run studio in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Silver Moon Sound provides a scenic, low-key environment with top-notch equipment. This is ideal for both seasoned pros looking for a retreat-like recording experience and new artists who may be intimidated by a traditional studio environment. Silver Moon Sound is the only recording studio in Santa Cruz with the industry-standard 7 ½-foot Yamaha C7 grand piano. Heard on thousands of hit records and admired for its crisp sound and impressive low […] - [Terms and Conditions](https://silvermoonsound.com/terms-and-conditions/): Last updated: June 15, 2021 Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the River Rock Records website (the “Service”) operated by River Rock Records (“us”, “we”, or “our”). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service. Intellectual Property The […] - [Listen](https://silvermoonsound.com/listen/): Below are a few projects engineered by Shelby Lock at Silver Moon Sound. Mastering “Beautiful” by Jess Lamb & Bootsy Collins, feat. Siri Imani Mixing, Mastering, Piano Recording “Since You’ve Gone” by Jess Lamb Classical Mixing and Mastering Samples Working with classical music requires a unique approach and specialized skillset not every mix or mastering engineer is trained for. Shelby is not only a conservatory-trained composer and pianist herself but has extensive credits in classical genres. Her work has appeared on Navona, PARMA, and other labels. <img decoding=”async” data-lazy-fallback=”1″ alt=”” data-id=”1068″ width=”497″ data-init-width=”1338″ height=”511″ data-init-height=”1374″ title=”Were I With Thee” src=”https://silvermoonsound.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Were-I-With-Thee.png” data-width=”497″ […] - [Contact](https://silvermoonsound.com/contact-us/): Fill out the form below to request a booking. Tell me about your project and your timeline. If requesting a recording session, I’ll be in touch with some available days and times. Submit a form. By submitting this form, you accept that Silver Moon Sound approves booking requests at its sole discretion. Submitting this form is not a guarantee that your request will be accepted. - [Services](https://silvermoonsound.com/services/): Silver Moon Sound is a one-stop shop for all your recording-related needs from recording to mixing to mastering and more.   Recording   Mixing   Mastering   More services (listed below)  - [About](https://silvermoonsound.com/about/): The Silver Moon Sound Story Nestled in the Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Silver Moon Sound is a destination recording studio that specializes in classical and acoustic recording, mixing, and mastering..  Silver Moon Sound features a meticulously maintained 7 ½-foot Yamaha C7 grand piano enjoyed by both classical and non-classical pianists. We have specialized expertise in recording piano in both stereo and immersive formats, but all instruments and voices are welcome, too. In addition to recording albums and singles, thanks to our 4K cinema camera, Silver Moon Sound also offers audio-video audition recordings and on-location recital recordings.. With top-tier audio […] - [Home](https://silvermoonsound.com/): This has been autogenerated as a placeholder for homepage. - [Privacy Policy](https://silvermoonsound.com/privacy-policy/): Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: http://riverrockrecords.com. Comments Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment. 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