Question 1

How much does a recording session cost at Sweet Dreams Music?

Accepted Answer

Studio A starts at $70 per hour and Studio B starts at $50 per hour (2+ hour sessions). Single hour sessions are $80 for Studio A and $60 for Studio B. We also offer "The Sweet 4" 4-hour flat-rate deals ($260 Studio A / $180 Studio B) and band recording packages starting at $440 for 4 hours.

Question 2

What are your studio hours?

Accepted Answer

Sweet Dreams Music is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Standard rates apply 9 AM-10 PM. Late-night sessions (10 PM-2 AM) have a $10/hr surcharge, and after-hours sessions (2 AM-9 AM) have a $30/hr surcharge. Studio A is available evenings only on weekdays (6:30 PM+) and all day on weekends; Studio B is available at any hour.

Question 3

How do I book a recording session?

Accepted Answer

Visit our booking page at sweetdreamsmusic.com/book, select your date, time, studio, and session length. You pay a 50% deposit at booking via Stripe (credit card, Cash App Pay, or bank transfer), and the remainder is charged to your saved payment method after your session.

Question 4

Do you offer mixing and mastering services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All four of our engineers offer recording, mixing, mastering, and full music production services. You can request a specific engineer when booking your session.

Question 5

Where is Sweet Dreams Music located?

Accepted Answer

Sweet Dreams Music is a professional recording studio located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Question 6

Can I choose my engineer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can request a specific engineer when booking. We have 4 engineers on staff, each with their own specialties. Your requested engineer holds a priority window to accept the session before it opens to other engineers in the same studio.

Question 7

Do you record bands or just individual artists?

Accepted Answer

Both. Band recording happens in Studio A on flat-rate packages: $440 for 4 hours, $700 for 8 hours, or $1,800 for a 3-day × 8-hour block. Each package includes a free 1-hour setup window before the metered session starts.

Question 8

How do beat licenses work on Sweet Dreams Beat Store?

Accepted Answer

Three license tiers: MP3 Lease ($29.99, 1-year, MP3 only), Trackout Lease ($74.99, 2-year, stems + MP3), and Exclusive Rights (starting at $400, permanent ownership with the beat removed from the store on purchase). Producers receive 60% of every sale.

Murphy Calhan