Quarter Note Studio helps local artists find their sound
For more than three decades, Prentice Tyndall has been perfecting the art of recording. What began as a college project has grown into Quarter Note Studio, a private recording space in Kinston designed to help independent musicians take their music to the next level.
“I started because our college band wanted to record, but we didn’t have the money,” Tyndall said. “That was 35 years ago. The band didn’t keep going, but I stuck with recording. Now I’ve been doing it semi-professionally for about 25 years.”
Quarter Note Studio specializes in working with singer-songwriters and independent artists in a range of genres, from Christian and gospel to country, indie and pop. Many clients come in to record singles or full albums to submit to labels, share on streaming platforms or take with them to Nashville or national auditions.
While many musicians now record at home, Tyndall said his studio offers something more. “I can add a professional touch and make it sound competitive in their genre,” he said. “We’ve got a room designed by a world-renowned acoustician. It’s not big, but it’s an amazing space for Kinston and eastern North Carolina.”
Quarter Note also provides audio post-production for video projects, including dialogue replacement and sound enhancement. Tyndall, who teaches at Pitt Community College, often gives seminars on the importance of quality audio.
“People will put all their energy into video and ignore the sound,” he said. “You can have the best visuals in the world, but if the audio isn’t clear, people notice something’s wrong right away.”
The studio operates by appointment only, and Tyndall said he takes pride in working with artists who are motivated and passionate about their craft. “I love working with talented local musicians who want to be better than what they can do on their own,” he said. “I want to come alongside them and help their material sound as good as possible.”
Quarter Note Studio can be reached through its website at www.quarternotestudio.com or on Facebook.
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