For more than 30 years, a small recording studio in Denison has welcomed generations of musicians. From Vince Gill to Dixie Chicks, the unpretentious little studio located on a major street has brought well-known and promising artists to Denison. see a new life with a new owner.
Representatives of Split Window Studios recently announced their goal of acquiring and investing $200,000 in new gadgets for Studio. City and said they expect this investment and this new company to be music to the ears of The Denison’s music community.
“It’s a small business in town. He has the opportunity to generate a lot of traffic with the musicians and professionals involved in the recording,” Denison Development Alliance President Vince William Myers said Tuesday. “We hope they also paint with local and local musicians. “artists, such as Shawnda Rains Studio. We hope she continues to expand the local industry. “
The studio above was recently used through Bent Leaf Music Studio, but the site was recently purchased through Tony Giarraputo and Chris Romain of Split Window. The couple originally formed the studio around 2007, but their careers and led the duo to take a break until about 2018. 2019.
Giarraputo already made studio paintings and video production in a construction of his home in Sherman, however, he took advantage of the possibility of buying Denison’s studio when he learned he was for sale.
“This is a studio that was designed in the 1980s through Russ Berger, which I would call a world-renowned acoustic designer,” Giarraputo said, describing the studio as one of Berger’s first designs. “Then, when we were presented with the opportunity to get this space, we would love to do so. “
Denison’s location provides opportunities not only for audio production, but also for video work, he said. Plans for the site come with a video production scenario of approximately 1,000 square feet, adding a 12 to 14 foot LED wall that would serve as a giant TV wall.
Other plans for it come with 4 tracking rooms, a podcast room and gadget updates.
The reopening of the studio, which is expected to take a position in April, coincides with the city’s efforts to publicize the local music industry in Denison. The city designated a music-friendly network across the state of Texas in 2020. Time said they hoped to use popularity to increase exposure to local events that attract music companies across the state.
“As you well know, Denison recently received the texas state music-friendly community designation,” Giarraputo said. “Denison has one on the net and Main Street. They’re in main street development and business development on Main Street and turn it into a position where other people need to go. Selling music and film, which correspond to our culture and our plans. “
Beyond just recording the music, Giarraputo said he would like to attract musicians to the city for public performances and other shows. There are plans underway to mix the interests of music and video this summer, as Split Window will take an excursion and present a pre-show. music in the main week.
Denison’s Development Alliance expressed support through monetary incentives for allocation. The DDA proposes to fund the 15th according to the penny of the upgrade allowance with an incentive package valued at approximately $30,000. This is the DDA’s third micro-manufacturing incentive grant after two grants. CJ’s Coffee Cafe and Ironroot Republic for roasting and grain bottling equipment, respectively, in 2020.
“Split Window Studios is the best solution for 400 W. Hand and our vision of downtown Denison. ” Mayor Janet Gott said. “Your Denison selection and willingness to make a long-term investment reflect the city’s commitment and investment in our historic center revitalization programs. We are very pleased that you have chosen to be part of our exciting future!”