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“I have been awe struck by Expression from day one. Its kind of like reaching the promised land for me. I love the fact that the students and teachers there are as passionate about music as I am. I have met so many great people through this school + feel it’s only right to give much thanks and praise. The school has really inspired me in a dramatic way and reminds me that the future is bright.”
-Ameer Fassad, Fleeting Trance (Expression Favorites)
“Expression is one of the most valuable resources the Bay Area has ever seen for Sound Arts schooling. The staff, while maintaining its friendly and open feel, is on par with the country’s top Sound Arts professionals. In the almost 20 years I’ve been working in the music business I’ve never seen a more impressive facility matched with such impressive talent and driven by such imaginative and uncompromising leaders.”
-Zachary Ross, Zachary Ross and the Desolation Angels
“We have nothing but positive things to say about Expression. We have had five sessions there, and have used the tracks recorded there for our new demo. The students were all very professional and the equipment there is the best there is. The rooms could not sound better, and their live room is a blast to play in, we walked out basically with a live show on tape. We will be back soon.”
-Michael Damiani, West by God
“Thank you so much for the opportunity afforded to our group Secession. It was an unbelievable experience, that recording session. It does wonders for a band to hear themselves like that and I swear one day in the live class is better than three weeks of band practice. We were able to fine tune things for our live gigs and it was a great experience. We are combing through the tapes and plan on using two of the songs on our demo...the old songs (from our studio sessions) on our present demo. What an amazing experience! Top notch facilities opened up to local talent! Young recording engineers and musicians meet in a forum and bonds are formed that will surely last a lifetime!”
-Mike Hurst, Secession, Baba Yaga
“We did a project in the Studer room with the Advanced Recording class and the students were enthusiastic about the project. We were able to track 5 tunes, transfer the tracks to Pro Tools and will use Rocket Network (www.rocketnetwork.com) to finish them with other players around the country, and do the final mixes in Pro Tools. The tracks sounded great and we’re getting some excellent premixes and plan to include a few of the tracks on our new release. Overall, a wonderful, relaxed experience working with state of the art recording tools and well-informed students.”
-Paul Knowles, Drowning Noah
“Expression College for Digital Arts is a great tool for the independent musician/band. They provide access to professional equipment that small, low budget bands would have a REALLY hard time affording. If you don’t mind working in groups and late at night, this is the place to get cheap to free recording that, at studios with similar or identical equipment, would cost thousands and thousands of dollars.”
-Hansi Armentrout, Hansi
“We spent a total of 4 sessions at Expression, recording and overdubbing. It was our first time recording as a band so we were learning right along with the students...the students and instructors seemed very dedicated. We had a great time with our sessions, albeit the severe exhaustion...I really admire the endurance of the students....they’re nuts!”
-Janet Pinkham, Jasper Thresh
“The day of the session the environment was so laid back, I felt very relaxed. All the studios at Expression are first rate. I was recorded using 2” analog tape which yielded a nice fat, warm sound. I look forward to another chance to record there...”
-Michael Kitka
“Expression College for Digital Arts is great. Me and the rest of the band had a great time recording there at the school, and we can’t wait to go back.”
-Michael Jessup, Hobbes
“Tracking here is a great experience because you’ve got a top-of-the-line studio, great rooms, every microphone you ever dreamed of, students and a professional engineer...all with the single purpose of creating a loose atmosphere and a great recording.”
-Erik Noyse, Radio Noise
“I have to say I had a blast...It was a great opportunity, I was able to get a free demo, meet cool people, and learn about the process of recording and engineering my songs (of course, with all the fabulous equipment that Expression has).”
-Cis Perez
“The Cubby Creatures had a great time at Expression. Everyone was really nice and helpful and we ended up getting some really good recordings of three of our songs. I’d definitely go back.”
-Brian Weaver, The Cubby Creatures
“Expression is a hoppin’ place loaded with leading-edge gear, stoked students and a fired-up, well-connected faculty and staff. It’s been great working with the folks there. As a band the work we’ve done at Expression is a huge step up and we’re very happy with the results.”
-Bill Politz, The Bindi Brothers
“Expression has always been a great experience for us. The equipment is top-notch and the students eager and helpful. Also, working with the instructors is always rewarding. Especially Hani. He’s awesome!
-Mark Baker, Miggs”
“We always have fun with the recording classes ... instructors are very cool and very willing to try new things + be experimental. We’ve created some recordings there that couldn’t have been made without the inventiveness of the people in the class. Love it!”
-Steve Watkins, Alkaline Productions
“Thanks again for setting up those live show recordings for us at Meyer Hall. Everyone was extremely cool, and we had a great experience. We’re looking forward to (the next session).”
-Sean Grimes, Sunburn
“�despite the students being in the middle of exams, a good time was had by all�We had an absolutely great session on Saturday. Things went very smoothly and the results were pretty kick ass. Greg Forsberg and the students in his class all did a great job�got some good live tracks down too, the whole thing went splendidly. The studios are beautiful, and the music was flowing. We look forward to our next event.”
-James Caran, The Hoffa Complex
“I’ve been meaning to contact you to thank you for the setup of the recording sessions and also to let you know what a wonderful experience it was for all of us. Everyone at Expression had great energy was a pleasure to work with and I am very excited about the tracks.”
-Clara Bellino
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to record in that amazing studio. It was a rush...we go in tonight for mix down and overdubs. Your students are friendly and very knowledgeable cats, I appreciate their efforts. You guys rock!!! Much Love and Thanks!”
-Diana George, The People
“The recording experience at your place has been a dream come true. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
-Erik Noyes, Radio Noise
“Our session went really well last night. Thanks for helping us. I know that we were just doing tracking, but the music turned out sooooo good! We’d love to come back there sometime, so we’ll definitely be in touch...”
-Evan Kumar Fiske, Layadar’s Cosmic Journey
“Thanks for working with us!! We’ve been having a blast there!”
-Manny Bernal, Fleeting Trance
“Thanks for setting up our recording session last week. It was a lot of fun!”
-Geoff Rowland, Soundchaser
“We had another great experience having some fun and being also serious about our music at your studios. Steve dialed in some great sounds and went the extra mile to get them.”
-Greg Kettering, The Radiant Radishes
“Just wanted to let you know my band enjoyed our session Tuesday night, and I think the students did as well. If you need another slot filled, feel free to let me know, we’d be more than happy to come by again.”
-Will Hector
“I want to thank you for all the studio time you have given us. It has been a great learning experience for us, so if you have any more recording dates available we are definitely up for them.”
-Randy Medeiros, Common Day Music
“We had a great time and would love to come back!”
-John Anaya, Revenge of Paco
“Visualize jus how awsum the Center iz. Kool!”
-J.D. Blair, Shania Twain, Victor Wooten Band
“That’s the cleanest mic’ed upright bass sound I have ever heard.”
-Anthony Wellington, Bass Tech for Victor Wooten, commenting on the sound quality in our Meyer Hall…
“My band mates and I had a great time in the Saturday simple recording session. All of the students and instructors were great to work with, professional, courteous, and efficient and the simple mix down we have sounds great! Thank you again for the opportunity. We all look forward to working with Expression again in the future.”
-Jason Munning, Ten Mile Tide
“We had a great time with all of you on Tuesday. Thank you for taking some time out of your busy schedule to give us a tour. The students enjoyed themselves tremendously and all of us learned a lot. Please say thank you to Gary, Flip and the gang. Everything and everybody was first-class! I hope we can come back in the future! Thanks again!”
-Kirk Wetterholm, Valley View Middle School Music Dept.
“We had an awesome time recording on Saturday. Everyone was really cool to work with and the sound quality was amazing. If you’ve got more slots, we’d be up for doing it again�”
-Marc Digiacomo, the Bliss Hounds
“Thanks for all your help in setting us up with multiple recording slots at Expression. We have had a great experience and are really excited about finishing our recording.”
-Matt Keeler, Interstellar Soul Movement
“Had a great experience last night. We cannot thank you enough, and hope that we might be able to do it again. Please let me know if you ever need a group to play for your students or an event. I appreciate your patience and kindness with my many questions. Thank you again!”
-Mathew Burks, King Street Crossing
“Hey, just wanted to again thank you for the great opportunity to do a live session down there yesterday. We had a great time and I think everything went really well. “
-Zachary Ross, Zachary Ross and the Desolation Angels
“We had a great time with the session, and the students and staff were great. The tracks came out pretty damn well�”
-Brooks Lundy, Molasses!
“Thanks for the opportunity to record with you guys...it was a truly awesome experience, and we learned a ton!”
-Noah Singer, Fill Up Phil
“Thanks for the cool opportunity of recording in your Neve room last night. It was fun�Steve and the other guys were great to work with.”
-Phil Bearce, Pale Moon Sky
“Thank you so much for setting up my recording session with the students last Wednesday. It went really well and the students were great!”
-Shannon Bryant
“Recently I did a simple session at Expression. It was great! I would love the opportunity to do it again. Everyone was really helpful and encouraging. I think we all learned a lot. Needless to say, I would jump at the chance to do another session.”
-Steve Michaels
