Frequently Asked Questions

 

Loading In and Out Policies?

You can load in your studio at the start time of your scheduled booking. You must be packed up and loaded out at the end time of your booking. We ask that you please follow these rules. You wouldn’t want to be waiting for your room because someone took their time? Would you?

Where are you located?

We are located in Toronto (west end) .
Address: 360 Munster Ave.
Toronto On Canada M8Z3C7
Steps away from the subway and 24 hr bus line, and 10 min. drive from downtown and the airport.

What are your hours of operation?

Our studios are 24 hrs 365 days a year. Extra charges apply for booking starting before or going beyond normal hours of operation. Lockouts are 12hr max work days. Contact us for detials.

Hourly Studios: 10:00am-12:00am

Sound Stages: 10:00am-12:00am

Recording Studio: 10:00am-12:00am

Monthly Studios: 24hr

How do I book a studio?

At the Time of booking we will require:
Your Contact Name, Phone Number and Email
Bookings can be made by:

Sound Stage / Recording Studio / Video:  Contact us for all bookings to ensure we understand the nature of your booking.

Hourly Rehearsal Studios

Decide on your  choice of studio, date and time?

Online Form: Fill out the request form and a DC Music Rep will get back to confirm your booking.

By Phone: Call us anytime to book your studio

 

What is your cancelation policy?

Hourly Rentals: No penalty up to 24hrs prior to your booked rehearsal. A credit will apply to your next booking. Cancelations within 24hrs or ‘No Shows” will be charged the full fee of your booking.

Hourly Studio (Lockouts/Day/Half Days): Bookings require a 50% non refundable deposit. Cancelations within 24hrs or “No Shows” will be charged the full fee of your booking.

Sound Stages: Bookings require a 50% non refundable deposit. Deposits are non refundable on both canceled and rescheduled session. Cancelations within 24hrs or “No Shows” will be charged the full fee of your booking.

Changing Times The Same Day: No Charge if we have a studio available for you. If we don’t have a studio available for your new time and you need to cancel, then same day cancelation fees apply.

Late Shows: No discount – 100% of booking cost.

Shortening your booking: No discount – 100% of booking cost

What are your studio rates?

We offer a wide range of rehearsal and production studios. Hourly rates start as low as $20/hr + HST (2 hr min). Check out our studios for more more info. Daily Weekly/Monthly/Lockout rates Contact Us

Do you offer day rates and lockouts?

Yes, you can book a studio or multiple studios for a whole day and even lockout for a certain amount of days/weeks/months. Contact us for details.

What do your rehearsal studios include?

All our rehearsal studios have a varienty different gear provided. All Rooms come with full backline, PA and mics. But your more than welcome to bring your own. Check out our rooms for specs.

Is there someone to help us set up?

There is always a DC Music Tech on site to help you with your set up, and to troubleshoot any problems.

Sound Stage Rehearsals: Tech is included in the first 30 min fo your set up. For larger and full production set ups a tech fee will be added

If you require an Audio Visual Tech for your rehearsal or production. That can be provided at an extra cost.

Can I book after hours?

Case by case basis.

Hourly Studios:  Rehearsal starting before or going beyond normal hours of operation are charge hourly at time and half of the normal rate.

Sound Stage: Early load in and overnights are on a case by case basis. Contact us with your production needs.

Events: Venue is cleared by 1:00am

Can I Extend My Booking While I'm There?

If there is not a session coming in right after your scheduled booking you can always ask to extend your session.

How do I cancel a rehearsal booking?

If you need to cancel or adjust an appointment on short notice, please call call our studios and DC Music Rep will help you with your changes.

What services do you provide?

Studio and Live Production Services:

Rehearsal Studios and Production Rehearsals
Recording Studio and Music Production
Sound Stages
Event Space
Video Production Studio and Film Location
Live Event Production

Backline and AV Rentals

Audio Visual Crew Staffing
Artist Development
Video and Live Stream Production Services

What are the rates of your services?

We provide a wide range recourses to help you deliver high quality audio visual content and live event production. Contact us to discuss your next project.

Can I record in your rehearsal studios?

Yes! Recording Services availbale in our Ultra Premium Room and Sound Stage (A). Contact us for detials.

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Can I shoot videos at your studios?

Our clients have the option of using there own video crew or using our in house videographers.

Do you have a special rates or discounts?

Being Toronto’s premier production space. Our studios are always in demand. Unfortunately we do not offer any discounts.

Do You Take Walk In Bookings?

Our studios are usually busy, but you are welcome to alk in and inquire if we have availability. We recommend using our online booking system or giving us a call to book a studio.

Is There Parking on Site

Yes we do have parking on site. Extra parking available 3 doors down at TTC. Neighbouring parking available after 6:00pm

Can I Load in Trucks?

Yes. Sound Stage (A) is street level load in. We can accomodate 50ft trailers, and buses.

Please contact us for Sound Stages B and C

Are your Studios Secured?

Our studios secured with:
Alarm System
24/7 camera surveillance
Coded Access Doors
Gate Access
Rhodey (The Killer Yellow Lab)

Do you offer instrument and gear rentals?

Yes we can provide your event with Backline rentals and Audio Visucal rentals. Yes, All our studios rooms come with drums and full backline. You can rent pianos/guitars/bass. You can also rent mics/wirelessmics/In Ear Monitors. Depending on availability. Contact us for details

Do you sell accessories?

Yes we do.

Guitar and Bass Strings
Drum Sticks
Drum Skins
Guitar Picks
9V Batteries
AA Batteries
Ear Plugs

Is DC Music wheelchair accessible?

Yes we are

Does your Sound Stage accommodate live shows?

Yes you can book our sound stage for events. Please contact us for details

Is there a kitchen or vending machines?

Our sound stage comes with a kitchenette with fridge filled with complimentary water,  sink and microwaves. We also provide drink vending machines for our hourly studios.

Can I leave my gear overnight?

Yes. All lockouts can leave their gear set up and ready for the next day. All other bookings, as long as you book until atleast 12:00am and you book 10:00am on the followig day.