Why North Center Musicians Trust Us

North Center maintains a quiet, residential character while sitting right in the heart of Chicago’s north side music community. Musicians from North Center bring a balanced approach to their recording projects—they’re serious about quality without being rigid about process, and they value an engineer who can adapt to their specific needs. Whether you’re an indie band tracking guitars, bass, and drums, a country or Americana artist recording acoustic guitar and pedal steel arrangements, or a narrator working on audiobook and voiceover projects, you’ll find a studio environment that prioritizes both technical skill and collaborative spirit. Artists from this neighborhood understand that great recordings come from preparation meeting expertise, and they’re looking for an engineer who listens to what they’re trying to achieve. As Chicago’s #1 rated recording studio on Google, Untold Stories has earned that recognition by delivering professional results across every genre and style. North Center musicians choose us because we approach each project individually, adapting our methods to serve your specific sound rather than applying the same formula to every session.

Getting Here from North Center

From North Center, getting to our Pilsen studio at 1007 West 19th Street is quick and straightforward—just 20-25 minutes depending on your route. By car, take Damen Avenue or Lincoln Avenue south through Lincoln Park and toward the Loop, or access Lake Shore Drive south to Roosevelt Road and head west into Pilsen. The routes offer flexibility based on traffic conditions. Street parking in Pilsen is completely free and abundant—no meters, no permits, no hunting for spots. If you prefer public transit, the CTA Brown Line from Montrose, Damen, or Irving Park stations runs south to the Loop, where you can transfer to the Pink Line at Clark/Lake and ride directly to 18th Street in Pilsen. Total transit time is roughly 35-40 minutes. Many North Center artists appreciate the accessibility—you can drive when hauling gear or take transit when traveling light, and the commute is short enough that scheduling multiple sessions throughout the week feels manageable. By the time you arrive at the studio, you’ve made the mental shift from your daily routine into creative focus. Plan to arrive right on time for your session, and you’ll find parking simple, access easy, and the neighborhood’s creative energy a productive environment for focused recording work.

What Makes North Center Artists Unique

Musicians and voice actors from North Center tend to approach recording with solid preparation and open communication. These are artists who arrive with their material developed and arrangements worked out, but they’re also flexible enough to adapt when creative opportunities present themselves during the session. North Center artists value quality without overthinking every detail, and they appreciate an engineer who can balance technical precision with creative instinct. We see indie bands recording full instrumentation, country and Americana artists tracking acoustic guitar, pedal steel, and vocal harmonies, singer-songwriters capturing guitar and keys arrangements, alternative projects, folk artists recording with string instruments like fiddle or mandolin, and voice actors working on audiobook and commercial narration from North Center. Many are artists who’ve been part of Chicago’s music scene for years—performing regularly, collaborating with other musicians, and steadily developing their craft through experience. What sets North Center artists apart is their balanced perspective—they take their music seriously without losing sight of why they started making it in the first place. They understand that recording should capture the essence of their sound while elevating it technically, and they’re open to input that serves that goal. They choose Untold Stories because we deliver professional recordings with collaborative energy and genuine respect for each artist’s vision. When you walk into our studio from North Center, you’re working with an engineer who listens to what you’re trying to achieve, adapts to your specific needs, and is committed to capturing recordings that authentically represent your music at its best.