“As a founder of the Record Plant, the World Studio Group, and the Music Producers Guild of the Americas, Chris Stone is supremely qualified to author the definitive tome on the pleasures and perils of studio ownership. Anyone who owns a recording studio of any size or is thinking about getting into the business will benefit from Stone's wisdom.”

—Paul Verna, producer/engineer and Billboard
Pro Audio editor

“Chris Stone sees the future and he understands the past. This book is a godsend for our industry.”

—Kathy Mackay, publisher, Post magazine

“Chris Stone is the guru of the modern recording studio business. This book is so good—we're basing a course around it.”

—Gary Platt, founder and president,
Ex'pression Center for New Media

“Intelligent, accessible and comprehensive, this book is literally indispensable to anyone hoping to survive the treacherous waters of the audio recording industry.”

—Will Ackerman, founder Windham Hill Records,
Imaginary Road Records; owner
Imaginary Road Studios

“Excellent business insights from a truly professional manager. Self-organizing, business planning, and goal setting are among the many business techniques discussed which will increase career opportunities for the young reader and the seasoned industry entrepreneur.”

—Don Puluse, Dean of the Music Technology
Division, Berklee School of Music

“A wonderful resource for any studio owner, from proprietors of world class facilities to emerging pro-project studio entrepreneurs.”

—Paul Gallo, publisher, Pro Sound News

“Don't leave home without it.”

—Ed Cherney, Grammy and TEC Award-winning
producer/engineer, MPGA founder