The Right Recording Can Change Everything
A strong audition recording doesn’t just document a performance — it makes a case. For a scholarship. For a spot in a competitive program. For a college acceptance. For an audience that’s never heard your child play.
We know this because we’ve seen it happen. Students have walked away from sessions at Light & Sound Studio with recordings that earned them full scholarships to music programs and high school acceptances. That’s not something we take lightly — and it’s why we approach every student session with the same care we bring to any professional recording.
We’re musicians and music educators ourselves. We teach, we perform, we record. When a young musician walks into our studio, they’re working with people who genuinely understand what they’re trying to accomplish.
What We Offer
College & Program Audition Package
Every program has different requirements — video length, audio format, repertoire guidelines. Send us the requirements and we’ll follow them exactly. We’ve produced audition recordings for college music programs, competitive high school music programs, youth orchestras, and conservatories. Audio only or video, formatted to spec and delivered ready to submit.
What’s included:
- Pre-session consultation to review program requirements
- Professional studio recording — all microphones set up and ready
- Video recording if required — Sony cinema cameras, professional lighting
- Mixed and mastered audio
- Edited video if applicable
- Delivered in the format your program requires
Pricing: $300 – $600 depending on audio only or video, and length
Send us your program’s submission requirements before booking and we’ll confirm exactly what we can deliver.
Single Performance Video Package
A polished, professionally produced performance video for one song or piece. Multi-camera where applicable, professional audio recording mixed and mastered, edited and ready to post or submit.
Our studio is always set up and ready — drums fully miked, vocal and instrument microphones on hand, professional lighting in place. Walk in and play.
What’s included:
- Multi-camera video (where applicable)
- Professional audio recording — full mic setup always ready
- Mixed and mastered audio synced to video
- Color corrected, edited final video
- 1 short-form vertical clip for Reels/TikTok/Shorts
Pricing by instrument:
| Setup | Price |
|---|---|
| Vocals (with or without instrument) | $350 |
| Single instrument (guitar, piano, bass, keys, etc.) | $350 |
| Drums | $400 |
| Full band (up to 5 members) | $600 |
Audition Audio Only
For programs that require audio submissions only — no video. Professional studio recording, mixed, mastered, and delivered as a high-quality audio file in whatever format is required.
Pricing: $150 – $300 depending on length and complexity
Monthly Content Plan
For the serious young musician building an online presence — YouTube, Instagram, TikTok. One polished performance video per month, audio mixed and mastered, plus short-form clips ready to post. Consistent, professional content on a schedule that works.
| What’s Included | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 polished performance video (full audio + video) | |
| Mixed & mastered audio | |
| 3 short-form clips for Reels/TikTok/Shorts | |
| Total | $400/month |
Minimum 3-month commitment. Sessions scheduled at a consistent time each month.
Recital Coverage
We partner with music teachers and schools to professionally document student recitals — then offer individual family packages so every parent goes home with a keepsake of their child’s performance.
If you’re a music teacher or school administrator interested in adding professional recital coverage to your program, reach out. We handle everything on the day and deliver individual packages directly to families.
Family packages starting at $150 per student performance
Interested in partnering for your studio’s recital? Contact us to discuss how it works.
Our Studio Setup
We’re always ready. Drums are fully miked and tuned. Vocal and instrument microphones are set up. Lighting is in place. A student can walk in for a session without any setup delay — which means more time playing and less time waiting.
What’s available:
- Full drum kit — TAMA Starclassic, fully miked and tuned
- Vocal microphones — multiple options for every voice type
- Guitar, bass, and keyboard inputs ready to go
- Professional studio monitors and headphone mix
- Sony cinema cameras for video sessions
- Professional lighting — no setup required
- Cyc wall, black curtain, and green screen backdrop options
If your student plays an instrument that needs specific accommodation — harp, upright bass, brass, strings — contact us in advance and we’ll make sure we’re prepared.
For Parents
You don’t need to understand audio production or video editing to know whether a recording represents your child well. We make sure it does.
We’re patient in the studio. We understand that performing for a microphone and camera is different from performing in a recital hall, and we know how to help young musicians feel comfortable enough to play their best. Sessions are never rushed — we take the time to get it right.
If your child is preparing for a specific audition or application, send us the requirements before you book. We’ll review them, confirm what we can deliver, and make sure the session is structured to meet every specification.
Text or Call Us
Tell us about your student, their instrument, and what they’re working toward — and we’ll recommend the right session for them.
LightAndSoundStudio.com Text or call 215-485-0353
All sessions by appointment. Rush delivery available for audition deadlines — contact us to confirm availability. Travel fee applies for on-location sessions more than 15 miles from our studio.