Studio 19, Recording studio in Franklin, Tennessee, US.
Studio 19 is a professional recording studio located within the Sound Kitchen complex, equipped with both analog and digital technology for music production. The facility offers comprehensive services including tracking, mixing, mastering, and post-production work for musicians, bands, and commercial clients.
The studio was founded in 1964 as Music City Recorders by Bill Connor and Scotty Moore, guitarist for Elvis Presley, and originally operated on Nashville's Music Row. It remained there until 2015 before relocating to its current location.
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr selected Studio 19 to record his solo album Beaucoups of Blues in 1970, with Scotty Moore serving as sound engineer.
The studio features modern recording and mixing equipment that supports both traditional and contemporary production methods. Visitors and artists should know that the acoustic spaces are optimized for different music styles and professional guidance is available throughout the production process.
Ringo Starr, drummer for the Beatles, specifically selected the studio in 1970 to record his solo album Beaucoups of Blues. This choice highlights the studio's reputation as a serious recording destination, despite not having the same widespread fame as other major Nashville facilities.
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