Studio West and The Recording Arts Center

Studio West and The Recording Arts Center StudioWest | TRAC at StudioWest | The Satellite |
Monumental Sound is Created Here | Established 1997
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Since 1971, San Diego's premier recording studio for music production, mixing and mastering, and for music production education. Record in our 3 beautiful studios, become an audio engineer with a degree from TRAC, produce your own music in our summer camps and after-school programs—we cover it all.

06/12/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the I39 cohort on graduating from our Diploma in Recording Arts program! We are incredibly proud of all that you have accomplished and excited to be part of your next chapter. Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have led you to this milestone, and we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next.

Pictured (not in order): Mikey Pontbriand, Kailyn Phillips, Gigi Devine, Tyler Wooley, Eric Neilson, Diego Castana Zapata, Kyro Lee, Khorie Riddick, Alec Pitts, and Luis Tapia De La Cruz.

Not pictured, but also graduating: Rodrigo Salvador.
Please join us in congratulating the I39 cohort on this outstanding achievement! 👏🎶🎙️

Michael Mikey Pontbriand Kailyn Phillips Gigi DeVine Tyler Wooley Eric Neilson ᴷᵞᴿᴼ Khorie Riddick Alec Pitts Luis Tapia

06/02/2026

🎮🎼 HAPPENING NOW at TRAC! 🎼🎮
We’re excited to welcome Kellogg Boynton, Principal Engineer & Score Mixer for Sony PlayStation’s Music Department, for an exclusive Industry Masterclass in Studio A. A seven-time Grammy-nominated engineer, Kellogg is sharing his creative and technical approach to producing cinematic scores for some of gaming’s biggest titles, including God of War Ragnarök, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Ghost of Yōtei.
Students are getting an inside look at:
✨ Modern production workflows
🎙️ Recording strategies for large-scale scores
🎚️ Advanced mixing techniques
🎮 Real-world sessions from major PlayStation titles
Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Kellogg during a lunch and Q&A session.
A huge thank you to Kellogg for sharing his experience and expertise with the next generation of audio professionals! recording

05/13/2026

There’s always something to be fixed in a commercial studio and recording arts school. Fortunately, we have on the case!

You never know who you’ll see at Studio West, especially in the post-production world! Left to right: Colin Tedeschi, Jo...
05/06/2026

You never know who you’ll see at Studio West, especially in the post-production world! Left to right: Colin Tedeschi, Jonah Hill, Peter Dyson.

🥁 Hands-On Learning, Real Studio Experience!Get out of the tutorial rabbit hole and get hands-on! 🙌Our Audio Engineering...
05/06/2026

🥁 Hands-On Learning, Real Studio Experience!

Get out of the tutorial rabbit hole and get hands-on! 🙌

Our Audio Engineering Fundamentals class takes you into the studio - not just behind a laptop.

Learn how to set gain structure, use preamps and effects, and record real instruments under expert guidance. 🎤🎸

You’ll even get to record and mix in one of Studio West’s world-class studios.

💡 Evening classes — designed for your busy schedule!
👉 Learn more: https://studiowest.com/audio-engineering-fundamentals/

04/27/2026

San Diego’s largest tracking space and Premier Recording Arts School.

🎓 Scholarships Changing Lives.💡 Education changes everything.Since 2024, The Recording Arts Foundation has awarded over ...
04/18/2026

🎓 Scholarships Changing Lives.

💡 Education changes everything.

Since 2024, The Recording Arts Foundation has awarded over $75,000 in scholarships to aspiring sound engineers, producers, and creatives.

From veterans expanding their training to young musicians chasing their dreams - these scholarships open real doors to opportunity.

Pictured: Marvin Joseph - Recipient of TRAF scholarship.

🎓 Apply, donate, or share today: https://studiowest.com/foundation

🎙️ Record Like a Pro -Even at Home!Want to make your home recordings sound like the pros? 🎧 Our Audio Engineering Fundam...
04/16/2026

🎙️ Record Like a Pro -Even at Home!

Want to make your home recordings sound like the pros?

🎧 Our Audio Engineering Fundamentals course walks you through the essentials - from recording vocals or guitar into Pro Tools to using plug-ins and creating simple mixes.

Perfect for beginners, musicians, or anyone building a home studio. You’ll leave ready to run your own sessions with confidence!

🎶 Sign up for the next class: https://studiowest.com/audio-engineering-fundamentals/

04/07/2026

Congratulations to TRAC Graduate, Brian Huynh - Diploma in Recording Arts.

04/06/2026

Congratulations to TRAC Graduate, Jacob Elizondo - Diploma in Recording Arts.

Address

11021 Via Frontera, Ste A
San Diego, CA
92127

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6am

Telephone

(858) 592-9497

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