MMS Kids Recording Session

May 31st - June 1st, 2025

MMS students* will have the opportunity to record an original or cover song at the legendary Tiny Telephone Studio in Oakland, CA. 

*For Children ages 10 and up (45 & 60 min lessons only)

Your session will be engineered by the incredible Beau Sorenson (Death Cab for Cutie, Bob Mould) and produced by MMS founder and singer/songwriter Ciara McAllister.

The session will include:

  • App. 1 hr session in the live room at Tiny Telephone with Ciara & Beau

  • Access to a beautiful Grand Piano, professional quality studio microphones, house guitars and keyboards/synths at Tiny Telephone

  • Professional quality (mixed, lightly mastered) audio recording of 1 song of your choosing (with your teacher's help)

  • Professional quality music video including 3 camera angles, professional quality lighting and art direction

  • Studio tips and techniques shared with you by Ciara & Beau

  • Performances will be broadcast in a very special MMS Young Artists Feature - premiering Fall 2025

Session Cost: $900*

Please take some time to thoroughly complete the application below.

*Once participation is approved/confirmed, Your $300 deposit will be invoiced/automatically charged to your preferred billing method via MyMusicStaff. There are no refunds. The remaining $600 will be invoiced/charged January 15th.