Telephone: 02380 658373
Email: info@riverstudios.co.uk
I recorded many of the demos for my album with Gareth including my song, 'Without A Word', which was then used in the final produced track. It's a song that is very special to me as it is the first of my own work to be featured on the album.
Birdy
It was wonderful having an ear in on your session, your expertise and talent was impressive. Hope to work with you again.
Rich Costey - Producer/Mixer for Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Artic Monkeys, Foo Fighters & many more.
Monday, 26 March 2012 17:46
We've just heard the news that as well as picking up Platinum discs for sales in Europe, Birdy's debut album has now officially gone Gold in the UK......
Tuesday, 15 November 2011 00:00
We are all delighted to see Birdy’s album make a high entry into the UK chart at No13. Having worked with her on the album Gareth & Olli are thrilled to be given a special thanks mention as well as the credits on the tracks! It was great to see River Studios, Southampton, Hampshire listed next to Eldorado Studios, Burbank, CA!
Wednesday, 31 August 2011 00:00
Take a look at Steve’s latest blog for an insight into River Studios from a vocal coach perspective.
Thursday, 18 August 2011 00:00
Gareth & Olli have been working hard in the studio with this week with Ray Pagliaro and his band. The last two days have been all about JD and his guitar parts which have been recorded through the two new River amps!
Friday, 15 July 2011 00:00
As a teaser for the new album that’s due out this autumn, Birdy has just released her first original track, “Without A Word” – recorded right here at River Studios – as a free download. Just sign up to her mailing list here : www.facebook.com/BirdyMusic?sk=app_182236311830461.
It was great to have her back in the studio. Her record company, 14th Floor (part of Atlantic Records and the home of Damien Rice, Biffy Clyro, Joshua Radin and The Wombats) are really pleased with what we recorded so we hope to see more of her soon. It’s a simple live piano and voice track, for which she was mostly looking to get the right mood and she loved our new “mood lit” live room. It’s a seriously chilled place to record.
Look out for Birdy on Fearne Cotton’s Live Lounge on Tuesday the 19th of July

Monday, 11 July 2011 00:00
Super talented young singer/songwriter Birdy, who has previously recorded with us and taken vocal tuition, has been recording in our newly finished recording facilities in River. Having recorded the track that got her signed in our old studio (HL Studios) it was great to have her in, recording two of her own songs, one of which will get a national release ahead of her performance on Fearne Cotton’s Live Lounge on Radio One on July 19th.
She’s an awesome talent. Expect big things!
Wednesday, 08 June 2011 00:00
River Studios' team of certified and pre-certfied voice teachers have just said a sad fair well to one of the world's most highly qualified voice teachers, who spent two intensive days making sure that our team are still delivering the best possible vocal tuition.
Speech Level Singing (SLS) IMT Spencer Welsh is over from Canada giving teaching master classes to the exclusive group of UK SLS teachers.

He was last over in April 2009 and was extremely pleased to hear what the team are up to these days.
After 17 hours of inspiring, cutting edge voice tuition, he left the team raring to get back to their pupils.
To read more about Speech Level Singing, check out http://www.speechlevelsinging.com or to book a lesson in the world's most successful vocal technique, call us here on 02380 658373.
Tuesday, 07 June 2011 00:00
River Studios Rock School launched out of the blocks on Monday with it’s first ever rehearsal! The first band has named itself “Born 2 Rock” and enjoyed writing their masterpiece “Love 2 Hell” under the experienced guidance of local legend Chris Wood. With band practice in full swing we are looking for some new recruits.
Rock School runs on Monday’s 5 – 7pm, if you have a son or daughter age 10 to 16 that plays an instrument and wants to learn how to play as part of a band, write songs and perform then please call us now to register 02380 658373
Tuesday, 31 May 2011 00:00
Tomorrow River will play home to 7 – 16 year olds who join us for performance workshops! EMinor, GLEE, Street and Brake Dance will all feature giving loads of local children an opportunity for just a £5 donation to try all the different things we offer… Laura, Beckie & Louise our experienced coaches will be joined by James & Rachel our Urban Dance teachers … ALL WHO ARE GIVING THERE TIME FREE OF CHARGE to help a great cause and make sure that everyone with an interest in singing and dancing get a chance to give it a try.
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Wednesday, 11 May 2011 00:00
New Look Re-Launched En Masse is coming back strong! Gareth & Lou have put together a great bunch of local singers and with the new twist of performing with a LIVE BAND it is set to be the best performance ever!!
“We are really excited about the new twist and with Local Legend Chris Wood as musical director we know the quality of the live music will be as good as the vocal performance of the choir” Gareth
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