We’ve upgraded our studio booking system to make your experience faster, smoother, and more convenient – while reducing backend costs so we can continue offering some of the most affordable studio rates in San Diego. You’ll notice a few changes, but the goal is simple: easier booking, easier management, fewer headaches. You can read about it he …
At The Music Company, our mission is simple yet powerful: to turn up the volume on San Diego music by making creative opportunities accessible, affordable, and rooted in community. Our recent Intro to DJing Workshop, hosted in partnership with the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) , was a shining example of that mission in action Opening the Stu …
I recently had the chance to sit down with Jack Pawela, General Manager of The Music Company, to learn more about the Beach Break Sessions — a unique live-style video series spotlighting local bands in an intimate setting. He shared some honest and fascinating insights into the challenges, goals, and impact of these sessions. Jack plays a major rol …
This week, we say goodbye to one of the foundational forces behind The Music Company (TMC). Kurtis, one of our brilliant sound engineers, is setting off on an exciting new chapter that will take him to Europe and beyond. Kurtis began his music journey as a student at San Diego State University, where he dove headfirst into music production, experimen …
On March 15, 2025, The Music Company (TMC) hosted its first-ever Music Matters Benefit Concert at The Barrel Room at AleSmith. Over 200 supporters showed up to celebrate and support The Music Company, and San Diego’s vibrant music scene. The night saw powerful performances by Hannah Geller, Kela Sako and Sandollar. Photo Credit: Hannah Peterson Behi …
Music has been a universal pillar in human expression in all cultures of the world throughout history and it is safe to say that we have all experienced the power of music in many ways. It serves as our anthem in times that call for celebration, brings comfort in times of sorrow, and sheds insight to help us navigate the inevitable turns in our lif …
The Music Company (TMC) and Musicians’ Club of San Diego recently announced an exciting new collaboration centered around their shared goals. This partnership is creating a reliable space for jam sessions for members of Musicians’ Club of SD but also continuing to encourage networking, playing and learning for artists in San Diego. A Shared Mi …
If you’ve been keeping up with the local buzz, then you’ve probably heard about The Music Company (TMC) being featured on several different news outlets recently. From CBS 8 to Fox 5 and beyond, this Pacific Beach gem is making waves, not just for its stunning ocean-view recording studio but for how it’s rewriting the script for independent artists …
San Diego’s music scene has long been a birthplace of talent, from the sun-soaked reggae of Slightly Stoopid to the legendary local venues like The Casbah and Winston’s. Countless artists have found their footing among these local stages, yet there is one organization that’s really been turning up the volume on San Diego Music. If you haven’t …
San Diego Last summer, The Music Company (TMC) put out a call to San Diego musicians: help us understand how we can better support the community. The response was incredible—nearly 200 local artists participated in our survey! We’re deeply grateful to everyone who shared their insights and amplified our outreach.
The Music Company hosted a songwriting workshop last weekend and what a fantastic session it turned out to be! With Patricio “Pat” Pickslay , president of Pacific Records, as our host, we took a deep dive into the analysis of one of pop music’s most iconic songs—ABBA’s Dancing Queen . This classic track has been a global favorite fo …
A couple of Saturdays back, TMC hosted an incredible workshop that dissected one of the most iconic songs in rock history: David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” Led by Patricio “Pat” Pickslay of Pacific Records, it was a deep dive into the craft of songwriting with plenty of demonstration. We started off by breaking down the c …
