CHICAGO RECORDING STUDIO
Chicago’s Premier Boutique Music Studio for Passionate Artists
Bring your musical vision to life with top-tier quality—trusted by over 1,000 Chicago musicians. As your expert engineer, I’ll record, mix, and master your songs to bring your story to life.
Ian is awesome to work with! Punctual, attentive to detail, highly responsive, and professional throughout the process from booking to recording to revising the final track. Additionally, he is collaborative in bringing ideas to life. I haven't recorded many songs so I appreciated his input in moving parts around / adding certain effects because I wouldn't have thought of some of those ideas myself. He was also patient with my many takes and helpful in deciding on the best ones.
Untold Stories Recording provided top tier service from the beginning to the end! From the initial call, to the scheduling, recording, state of the art equipment, listening session and production. In the voiceover industry, it isn’t easy finding a business that delivers quality on all levels!! Untold Stories Recording Studio will now be my go-to recording studio for all projects!!!!
Untold Stories is the best. Everything you read in the reviews is true— trust your gut and book with Ian. He made arrangements for me on a tight timeline, he was professional and incredibly smart, super friendly, and a pleasure to work with!!
Went here to record a song about my brother. Ian is super nice and a fantastic audio engineer. The recording space is very vibey. I had a great time recording at Untold Stories.
I recorded heavy guitars , bass , drums, and vocals here and I would definitely recommend stopping by if you do heavier music Ive been to other studios in the area and this is my favorite one!
Great studio really helpful and informative I would recommend this studio to artists who are really ready to work
Great studio session!! I myself did not record a song, just here supporting my friend and learned so much from Ian! Great engineer! He doesn’t call himself a producer but to me he was! Learned a lot, Great guy. Not only was I just there for moral support the studio itself was very cozy and comfortable for me to relax and watch them work. I’m actually interested in booking my own session just for how fun it was!
I work in podcasting and this by far is a GREAT setup. Easy to get to and professional across the board. Loved my experience there
A truly 10/10 studio that I'd strongly recommend to anyone needing studio time. Before even discussing the product, I want to highlight how awesome of a guy Ian (the owner and sound engineer) is...He's honest, kind, patient, and a joy to be around. When I initially reached out to him, I was nervous about visiting a professional studio, but he walked me through the process and gave me the knowledge and confidence to book a session and record some really great music. The studio itself is in a nice area that's easily accessible. Inside, the place is stocked with high-end equipment and great soundproofing/isolation. The gear - in tandem with Ian's creativity and expert musical sense (mixing/mastering) will have you making music that you're truly proud of. It's hard to put into words how awesome (and affordable) of an experience working with Ian is. My advice would be to book a session and see for yourself!
I just recorded a song here! It sounds amazing and the process was super smooth. As someone who has never recorded anything before I expected the whole thing to be much harder than this. Ian made it extremely easy to understand everything that was going on to come up with a product that was AMAZING!
Had a blast 🔥 vibes were immaculate. Work was professional. Cant wait to go back!
ABSOLUTELY QUALITY & QUALIFIED!!!! AMAZING ACOUSTIX SOUND ROOM 4 TOTAL PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE, MASTERING SUPERIOR SOUND PRODUCTION...
There’s something truly special about seeing your songs come to life, especially at a studio such as this one where I feel truly at home and comfortable to be myself and express myself through music. Working with Ian, gave me so much motivation and reignited my passion towards making music. Many, many thanks to Untold Stories for being the safe space I needed to bring my vision to fruition.
We recorded with Untold Stories Recordings for our artist’s debut single and had a truly smooth and professional experience. The sound quality was excellent – clean, warm, and exactly what we were looking for. The studio delivered the final materials quickly, and communication throughout the process was easy. The studio manager was responsive, helpful, and always available for questions or adjustments! We would definitely recommend the space to other independent labels and artists looking for a trustworthy and high-quality studio to bring their vision to life! 🙂 l8street records
If you're looking to get professional grade quality engineered music, then you have to check out my boy Ian at Untold Stories Recordings. His studio was very clean, neat and well put together. Ian treated me and my artist with the utmost respect, and he made sure that the finished sound was exactly what we were looking for. I highly recommend Untold Stories Recordings if you're looking for a budget friendly music engineer who pays attention to details and knows how to cater to his customers needs.... Thanks again Ian From Clarence and the Fam over at ✨️Tenth Realm Entertainment llc✨️
Spent the week recording a VO project at Untold Stories Recordings and honestly, I miss that booth. Great sound, chill vibe, and the team made long hours feel like a breeze. Professional, welcoming, and just the right amount of fun. Highly recommend!
THIS IS THE BEST MUSIC STUDIO IN CHICAGO!!!! The recording process is structured, leaves room for creativity and the mixing is excellent.
Best music studio in Chicago!!! Ian helped me record some Eastern Jazz instrumentals!
Great experience, nice space, Ian was professional and easy to work with. We recorded a 4 track demo. Looking forward to how our mixing and mastering comes out! Update: mixing and mastering went awesome!!!! Everything sounds dope 🙌
Immensely happy with our experience at Untold Stories Recordings! Ian is such a wise, down to Earth, and professional Sound Engineer. We really enjoyed how cozy, yet dynamic the studio is too. Unbeatable pricing and high quality audio recording to say the least.
Ian is, without a doubt, one of the most talented engineers we’ve collaborated with from coast to coast. I highly recommend Untold Stories for all your recording needs, it’s truly a creative haven. The studio itself is incredible, offering a sleek yet cozy vibe with ample lounge space on top of the spacious sound booth. It strikes the perfect balance between professionalism and laid-back energy, making it an ideal space to bring your vision to life.
Such a cozy studio with a great atmosphere and prices. Very professional and friendly.
Ian was an absolute professional. The whole recording process was really comfortable and easy, and he was super patient with us for our first time in the studio. Would recommend to anybody
An incredibly professional studio. Ian worked hand in hand with my band from recording to producing to mixing and mastering, and flawlessly understood our artistic vision. He was able to perfectly balance the delicate act of providing insights from his decades of experience, while simultaneously allowing us to take the reins and record our project how we envisioned it. An absolute privilege to work with him, highly recommend to anyone from veterans of the industry to brand new beginners.
My band recorded 4 songs with Ian and had a great experience. Super professional and easy to work with, provided great recommendations but still left us in charge of the final product, and was really welcoming and accommodating throughout the process. Our band does rock and pop punk but I would recommend him to anyone doing any genre! He also featured us on some social media content!
Hands-down, best recording studio in Chicago!👊 Extraordinary, mixing and mastering Great input, guidance, etc. but also an excellent listeners This is where we go to bring our visions to reality
I had a great time recording my vocals at Untold Stories Recordings The Audio engineer is so kind, patient and will work with your vision. If you have any studio anxiety, this place is for you. You will be comfortable and prepared to rock.
I created a surprise date for my special person at the studio. Ian was generous with his experience and advice for how it could go within the limits/parameters given it’s not usual thing people do for a date. It went AMAZING. The studio is clean, cozy , and well-equipped 🙂 Ian is tech professional with expert skills, and fun easy going personality. He supported me and my date through the fun project ideas we had, and was generous enough to get some good pictures of us too! It was so cute- 10/10. And at the end of the night my date asked me to begin our relationship! Whew!
Best experience. Ian’s helping me make my dreams come true. Super knowledgeable, patience, creative, inspiring environment! #repeatcustomer
Super dope experience for my first time in a studio‼️ Ian was very helpful and made sure I was comfortable working. Even gave me pointers on how to improve the track while still respecting my opinion. Fasho gon come back.
This is the best recording studio in all of Chicago!!! If you’re looking for high quality recording, mixing and mastering, call and ask for Ian!!
Working with Ian was once again a total success! I left with stacks of amazing vocal tracks thanks to his guidance!!
The session I had was perfect! Whether if you’re a beginner or someone who has a good amount of experience, this is the place where you want to be! Ian is super chill and very knowledgeable. The best at what he does! Definitely coming back!
This place is so great! I’m a guitar player/singer songwriter(think Taylor Swift/indie pop) I had all my guitars and vocals recorded here and then Ian helped me program amazing sounding electronic drums and bass! His mixing is better quality than what I hear on the billboard charts!
I’m an electro singer/song writer and absolutely love recording at Untold Stories Recordings. If you’re ready for the next step and are looking for professional sound engineering, this is only place I would recommend in Chicago.
It was a great experience! Ian is very knowledgeable and did a great job working with us and helping us with our recording goals. He was attentive and respectful, and we received the finished product even earlier than expected. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing recording services!
Best Experience At A Studio. Untold is about quality. You’re definitely gonna get your money’s worth.
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Capture Your True Sound
Share Your Story
Tracks you can feel that connect with your audience
Not Sure How to Make Your Music Stand Out?
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and doubt your potential to capture your unique sound.
We know the pressure to create music that reflects your vision, and we’re here to help you shine.
We offer guidance to refine your sound and preserve its authenticity.
Our Chicago Recording Studio is a creative environment where your art can flourish.
- Together, we’ll transform your sound into tracks that leave a lasting impact.
Chicago Artists Rate Our Recording Studio
Ian is awesome to work with! Punctual, attentive to detail, highly responsive, and professional throughout the process from booking to recording to revising the final track. Additionally, he is collaborative in bringing ideas to life. I haven't recorded many songs so I appreciated his input in moving parts around / adding certain effects because I wouldn't have thought of some of those ideas myself. He was also patient with my many takes and helpful in deciding on the best ones.
Untold Stories Recording provided top tier service from the beginning to the end! From the initial call, to the scheduling, recording, state of the art equipment, listening session and production. In the voiceover industry, it isn’t easy finding a business that delivers quality on all levels!! Untold Stories Recording Studio will now be my go-to recording studio for all projects!!!!
Untold Stories is the best. Everything you read in the reviews is true— trust your gut and book with Ian. He made arrangements for me on a tight timeline, he was professional and incredibly smart, super friendly, and a pleasure to work with!!
Went here to record a song about my brother. Ian is super nice and a fantastic audio engineer. The recording space is very vibey. I had a great time recording at Untold Stories.
I recorded heavy guitars , bass , drums, and vocals here and I would definitely recommend stopping by if you do heavier music Ive been to other studios in the area and this is my favorite one!
Great studio really helpful and informative I would recommend this studio to artists who are really ready to work
Great studio session!! I myself did not record a song, just here supporting my friend and learned so much from Ian! Great engineer! He doesn’t call himself a producer but to me he was! Learned a lot, Great guy. Not only was I just there for moral support the studio itself was very cozy and comfortable for me to relax and watch them work. I’m actually interested in booking my own session just for how fun it was!
I work in podcasting and this by far is a GREAT setup. Easy to get to and professional across the board. Loved my experience there
A truly 10/10 studio that I'd strongly recommend to anyone needing studio time. Before even discussing the product, I want to highlight how awesome of a guy Ian (the owner and sound engineer) is...He's honest, kind, patient, and a joy to be around. When I initially reached out to him, I was nervous about visiting a professional studio, but he walked me through the process and gave me the knowledge and confidence to book a session and record some really great music. The studio itself is in a nice area that's easily accessible. Inside, the place is stocked with high-end equipment and great soundproofing/isolation. The gear - in tandem with Ian's creativity and expert musical sense (mixing/mastering) will have you making music that you're truly proud of. It's hard to put into words how awesome (and affordable) of an experience working with Ian is. My advice would be to book a session and see for yourself!
I just recorded a song here! It sounds amazing and the process was super smooth. As someone who has never recorded anything before I expected the whole thing to be much harder than this. Ian made it extremely easy to understand everything that was going on to come up with a product that was AMAZING!
Had a blast 🔥 vibes were immaculate. Work was professional. Cant wait to go back!
ABSOLUTELY QUALITY & QUALIFIED!!!! AMAZING ACOUSTIX SOUND ROOM 4 TOTAL PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE, MASTERING SUPERIOR SOUND PRODUCTION...
There’s something truly special about seeing your songs come to life, especially at a studio such as this one where I feel truly at home and comfortable to be myself and express myself through music. Working with Ian, gave me so much motivation and reignited my passion towards making music. Many, many thanks to Untold Stories for being the safe space I needed to bring my vision to fruition.
We recorded with Untold Stories Recordings for our artist’s debut single and had a truly smooth and professional experience. The sound quality was excellent – clean, warm, and exactly what we were looking for. The studio delivered the final materials quickly, and communication throughout the process was easy. The studio manager was responsive, helpful, and always available for questions or adjustments! We would definitely recommend the space to other independent labels and artists looking for a trustworthy and high-quality studio to bring their vision to life! 🙂 l8street records
If you're looking to get professional grade quality engineered music, then you have to check out my boy Ian at Untold Stories Recordings. His studio was very clean, neat and well put together. Ian treated me and my artist with the utmost respect, and he made sure that the finished sound was exactly what we were looking for. I highly recommend Untold Stories Recordings if you're looking for a budget friendly music engineer who pays attention to details and knows how to cater to his customers needs.... Thanks again Ian From Clarence and the Fam over at ✨️Tenth Realm Entertainment llc✨️
Spent the week recording a VO project at Untold Stories Recordings and honestly, I miss that booth. Great sound, chill vibe, and the team made long hours feel like a breeze. Professional, welcoming, and just the right amount of fun. Highly recommend!
THIS IS THE BEST MUSIC STUDIO IN CHICAGO!!!! The recording process is structured, leaves room for creativity and the mixing is excellent.
Best music studio in Chicago!!! Ian helped me record some Eastern Jazz instrumentals!
Great experience, nice space, Ian was professional and easy to work with. We recorded a 4 track demo. Looking forward to how our mixing and mastering comes out! Update: mixing and mastering went awesome!!!! Everything sounds dope 🙌
Immensely happy with our experience at Untold Stories Recordings! Ian is such a wise, down to Earth, and professional Sound Engineer. We really enjoyed how cozy, yet dynamic the studio is too. Unbeatable pricing and high quality audio recording to say the least.
Ian is, without a doubt, one of the most talented engineers we’ve collaborated with from coast to coast. I highly recommend Untold Stories for all your recording needs, it’s truly a creative haven. The studio itself is incredible, offering a sleek yet cozy vibe with ample lounge space on top of the spacious sound booth. It strikes the perfect balance between professionalism and laid-back energy, making it an ideal space to bring your vision to life.
Such a cozy studio with a great atmosphere and prices. Very professional and friendly.
Ian was an absolute professional. The whole recording process was really comfortable and easy, and he was super patient with us for our first time in the studio. Would recommend to anybody
An incredibly professional studio. Ian worked hand in hand with my band from recording to producing to mixing and mastering, and flawlessly understood our artistic vision. He was able to perfectly balance the delicate act of providing insights from his decades of experience, while simultaneously allowing us to take the reins and record our project how we envisioned it. An absolute privilege to work with him, highly recommend to anyone from veterans of the industry to brand new beginners.
My band recorded 4 songs with Ian and had a great experience. Super professional and easy to work with, provided great recommendations but still left us in charge of the final product, and was really welcoming and accommodating throughout the process. Our band does rock and pop punk but I would recommend him to anyone doing any genre! He also featured us on some social media content!
Hands-down, best recording studio in Chicago!👊 Extraordinary, mixing and mastering Great input, guidance, etc. but also an excellent listeners This is where we go to bring our visions to reality
I had a great time recording my vocals at Untold Stories Recordings The Audio engineer is so kind, patient and will work with your vision. If you have any studio anxiety, this place is for you. You will be comfortable and prepared to rock.
I created a surprise date for my special person at the studio. Ian was generous with his experience and advice for how it could go within the limits/parameters given it’s not usual thing people do for a date. It went AMAZING. The studio is clean, cozy , and well-equipped 🙂 Ian is tech professional with expert skills, and fun easy going personality. He supported me and my date through the fun project ideas we had, and was generous enough to get some good pictures of us too! It was so cute- 10/10. And at the end of the night my date asked me to begin our relationship! Whew!
Best experience. Ian’s helping me make my dreams come true. Super knowledgeable, patience, creative, inspiring environment! #repeatcustomer
Super dope experience for my first time in a studio‼️ Ian was very helpful and made sure I was comfortable working. Even gave me pointers on how to improve the track while still respecting my opinion. Fasho gon come back.
This is the best recording studio in all of Chicago!!! If you’re looking for high quality recording, mixing and mastering, call and ask for Ian!!
Working with Ian was once again a total success! I left with stacks of amazing vocal tracks thanks to his guidance!!
The session I had was perfect! Whether if you’re a beginner or someone who has a good amount of experience, this is the place where you want to be! Ian is super chill and very knowledgeable. The best at what he does! Definitely coming back!
This place is so great! I’m a guitar player/singer songwriter(think Taylor Swift/indie pop) I had all my guitars and vocals recorded here and then Ian helped me program amazing sounding electronic drums and bass! His mixing is better quality than what I hear on the billboard charts!
I’m an electro singer/song writer and absolutely love recording at Untold Stories Recordings. If you’re ready for the next step and are looking for professional sound engineering, this is only place I would recommend in Chicago.
It was a great experience! Ian is very knowledgeable and did a great job working with us and helping us with our recording goals. He was attentive and respectful, and we received the finished product even earlier than expected. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing recording services!
Best Experience At A Studio. Untold is about quality. You’re definitely gonna get your money’s worth.
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Enjoy dedicated studio time tailored for artists focused on recording. Our professional environment ensures you capture your sound with clarity and precision.
$45 non-refundable deposit secures and pays for your first hour.
Minimum booking of four hours for recording-only sessions.
Take advantage of our Saturday sessions designed for artists who want to dedicate time to recording in a focused environment.
Minimum booking of four hours for recording, even if adding mixing with mastering at the end of your session.
$180 non-refundable deposit secures your four-hour session.
Transform your recordings into polished audio productions with our audio experts.
Mixing with mastering services begin at $175 per song. Please call for an exact estimate.
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For recording sessions, our rates are $45 per hour with specific minimum booking durations: Monday to Friday requires a four-hour minimum if you’re solely focused on recording. There is a one-hour minimum for recording if you’re also purchasing mixing with mastering at the end of your session. On Saturdays, there’s always a four-hour minimum regardless of additional services.
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking—$45 for weekday sessions and $180 for Saturday sessions. Deposits must be paid within 15 minutes of scheduling. Failure to show up results in loss of the deposit.
Sessions begin at the confirmed arrival time, so please arrive no more than 5 minutes early. If you’re purchasing mixing and mastering, payment is due in full before work begins, with final masters delivered within 5-10 business days.
Raw files can be requested during the session or booked separately, but please note that all files are deleted three months after your last session.
Only one producer is allowed per session, and no guests are permitted. We maintain a strict no-drug and no-alcohol policy on the premises, and violations lead to removal and loss of deposit.
For safety and security, 24/7 security cameras are present in and outside the building. Please review our policies thoroughly, as violations will result in removal and loss of payment for studio time.
Quality Sound For Every Musician
Many musicians worry their songs won’t sound as good as they imagine.
At Untold Stories Recordings Music Studio, we help you achieve the perfect sound for your music, so you can feel proud to share your art and connect with your audience and industry professionals.
- Experience Your Authentic Sound
- Create High-Quality Productions
- Get Professional Assistance
- Grow Your Creativity
- Connect With Your Fans