Dog House Music Studios

Name

Dog House Music Studios

Legal name

Dog House Music LLC

Website

https://doghousemusic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Sound Recording Industries (5122), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile) (MPAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rehearsal & Pre-Production Studios (Rehearsal Rooms, Backline) (MPAIAHAK), Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA), Studio Campus / Production Facility Operators (MPADAIAC)

Keywords

• Rehearsal studio rentals
• Recording studio services
• Live music venue
• Artist marketing services
• Content creation studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rehearsal Studio Rentals: Hourly rental of sound-isolated rehearsal spaces including Practice Studios B & D and Stage Studio A. Revenue generated through individual session bookings and monthly membership programs.
2. Recording Services: Professional recording, mixing, editing, tuning, and mastering services provided by in-house engineers. Includes vocal production, track/beat production, and multitrack recording sessions.
3. Studio Memberships: Monthly subscription memberships for rehearsal studios (Solo, Locals, Stage Studio A), Drop-In Studio (20 hours/month), and Artist-in-Residence (24/7 private studio access).
4. Venue Rentals: Rental of The End Lafayette venue for private events, concerts, karaoke parties, birthday parties, corporate functions, and small weddings with cocktail bar service.
5. Artist Marketing Services: Marketing kits including branding, promotion strategy, social media planning, music release planning, email marketing, promo video/photo creation, artist bio writing, EPK website landing pages, and artist website development.
6. Content Creation Studio: Video and photo shoot rentals for music videos, press kit content, live streams, TikTok content, YouTube series, and social media content with optional lighting engineer and recording add-ons.
7. Recording Studio Rental: Self-service rental of professional recording wing for qualified recording engineers and their clients, with required pre-session training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dog House Music Studios operates a multi-service music production facility in Lafayette, Colorado combining hourly rehearsal studio rentals (Practice Studios B & D and Stage Studio A), professional recording/mixing/mastering with in-house engineers, a Drop-In DIY studio for podcasts and music production, a content creation soundstage for video and photo shoots, artist marketing packages, and The End Lafayette, a 75-person live music venue. Customers access services via direct self-serve website booking or monthly subscription memberships, with options ranging from single-session hourly rentals to Artist-in-Residence 24/7 private studio access.

Product overview

Dog House Music Studios is a multi-service music production facility offering a platform of interconnected studio services. The core offerings include: Practice Studios B & D (hourly rehearsal spaces for up to 4 people at $30/hour full band or $20/hour solo), Stage Studio A (700 sq ft performance rehearsal space at $50/hour with full soundcheck and monitoring), and a Professional Recording Studio Wing (acoustically treated studios with ProTools for recording/mixing at $75/hour plus rental). Supporting services include a Drop-In Studio for DIY podcasting and music production ($20/hour), The End Lafayette live music venue (75-person capacity at $150/hour), and Content Creation Studio for video/photo production ($75/hour). The company also offers Artist Marketing Services as bundled packages and Artist-in-Residence Memberships for 24/7 private studio access. All services can be purchased individually or through various membership subscriptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The End Lafayette: A cozy 75-person live music venue with a cocktail bar nestled inside the recording studio at Dog House Music Studios in Lafayette, Colorado. Operates as a venue for concerts, private events, and monthly concert series featuring Colorado bands and performers.

Products and services

• Practice Studios B & D Sound-isolated 250 sq ft plug-and-play rehearsal spaces for up to 4 performers, including drum kit, tube amps, mixing console, PA speakers, and sound engineer support; suitable for solo artists and smaller bands.
• Stage Studio A 700 sq ft performance-style rehearsal studio with full stage, drum riser, stage lighting, 6 monitor speakers, Midas M32 sound board, and PA speakers with subs, including full soundcheck with in-house audio engineer for 5+ performer configurations.
• Recording Studio Wing Professional recording studio with isolation booths, live room, control room, and acoustically treated spaces, featuring a Mac Studio workstation with ProTools, Yamaha HS8 speakers, Gretsch Renown drum kit, Kawai grand piano, and Hammond B3 organ; available for in-house recording/mixing/mastering and self-service rental to qualified engineers.
• Drop-In Studio DIY 250 sq ft acoustically treated studio equipped for podcast, audiobook, and electronic music production, vocal/instrument recording, and audio editing, including Logic Pro, GarageBand, LUNA, and REAPER DAWs with a Focusrite Scarlet interface and RODE mics.
• The End Lafayette (Live Music Venue) Cozy 75-person live music venue with cocktail bar nestled inside the recording studio, available for ticketed concerts featuring local Colorado bands and artists and for private event rental.
• Content Creation Studio Video and photo production soundstage for music videos, photo shoots, live performance videos, press kit content, live streams, TikTok content, and YouTube series, with optional recording, lighting engineer, and live audience add-ons.
• Artist Marketing Services Marketing packages for artists including custom branding kits, promotion strategy, social media calendars, music release plans, social media design, fan email marketing, promo video/photo production, artist bio writing, EPK landing pages, and artist website design; available as bundled kits or at hourly rates.
• Rehearsal Memberships Monthly subscription memberships for regular rehearsal access, including Solo Membership ($100/month for 5 solo rehearsals), Locals Membership ($200/month for 5 full band rehearsals with equipment), and Stage Studio A Membership ($300/month for 4 Stage Studio A rehearsals with full soundcheck).
• Artist-in-Residence Membership Premium 24/7 access to a private sound-isolated rehearsal studio with monthly Stage Studio A rehearsals including sound check, 20% discount on studio services, free drinks, and promotional support; priced at $850/month for one band or $425/month per band for two-band share.
• Drop-In Studio Membership Monthly subscription providing 20 hours of Drop-In Studio time, Mac Mini workstation with DAWs, podcast equipment access, and 10% discount on other studio services at $100/month.
• Venue Rental (The End Lafayette) Private event rental of The End Lafayette venue for karaoke parties, concerts, birthday parties, weddings, and corporate events, including cocktail bar, stage lighting, and chairs, with optional sound engineering and recording add-ons.
• Recording, Mixing, and Production Engineering Services Hourly engineering services at $75/hour for recording, mixing, and production by house engineers (Connie Spittler, Jason Quattrini, Jack Campbell, Jack Barry), with separate referral for mastering; includes collaborative mix notes process and free engineering consultation meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% rehearsal savings with membership plans
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rock for the PeoplecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRock for the People is a nonprofit organization that books and co-hosts the monthly concert series at The End Lafayette venue. The nonprofit is dedicated to supporting Colorado's homegrown music scene and promotes local bands and artists. The live music venue is now run by the nonprofit, with opportunities for volunteers and donors to get involved.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sterling Sound: High-end commercial mastering facility serving major-label and indie releases globally. Represents the premium recording-services tier that Dog House's engineering team aspires to compete with for serious releases.
• NRG Recording Studios: Long-running commercial recording studio with ProTools-based workflows and seasoned engineers. Comparable as a competing professional recording service for regional artists.
• Sweetwater Studios: Professional recording studio operated alongside a major music gear retailer, offering mixing, mastering, and tracking services. Comparable to Dog House's Recording Wing and access to vintage instruments and gear.

Direct peers

• Pirate Studios: Operates self-serve rehearsal and recording studios globally with 24/7 booking, analogous to Dog House's Practice Studios and Drop-In Studio products. Comparable direct-to-consumer hourly and membership pricing model.
• Rehearsal.com: North American chain of hourly rehearsal studios with monthly membership tiers. Directly comparable to Dog House's Practice Studio and Stage Studio A booking plus Solo/Locals/Stage membership structure.

Regional players

• PedalHead Audio: Colorado-based recording and mixing studio serving regional bands and artists. Comparable as a Front Range recording alternative competing for the same Boulder/Denver musician segment.

Others

• Studiospares: Major UK-based pro-audio retailer and equipment supplier serving studios. Relevant as an upstream equipment vendor in the studio ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.
• Vintage King Audio: Pro-audio retailer specialising in vintage and modern recording equipment. Relevant as both supplier (Hammond, vintage amps) and adjacent buyer of high-end studio projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/doghousemusicstudios
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtYJVbmn0jWSDDG_WL5C6sQ?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/doghousemusic
• Instagraminstagram.com/doghousemusicstudios
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dog-house-music

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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