What They Said…

Frase

"I recorded drums and vocals in the session room and then we worked on mixing and mastering of 5 songs. The sound quality he helped me achieve on this project is top notch. The analog warmth and tone his outboard gear provided was truly amazing to witness. His ears and positive attitude were really helpful to get things done. I make Future Soul music with big bass and dance beats and I produce most of the sounds digitally on my laptop with plug-ins, but to pass them trough tube compressors and limiters really changed the game and helped my project to be successful. I would recommend Becoming Sound to anyone trying to get their music to next level.”

-FRASE

Maggie May Davis

"Becoming Sound was the perfect space for my first solo recording project. Nestled in the kind trees of the Kootenays, the studio sits between the forest and the mountains; offering the most inspiring landscape for your creative soul. My favorite part of the studio experience was working with Shawn. He is a clear communicator, hard worker, passionate musician, and an all around joy to be around. His kind and inviting energy makes you feel at home for the duration of your project while his humour will make your belly hurt from laughter. As my first solo recording project, Shawn was encouraging and completely open to my vision. I would highly recommend Becoming Sound for any musician looking to record and I hope to visit the studio for my next project."
-Maggie May Davis

Carolyn Mark

"Shawn Stephenson has amazing board side manner, gentle but firm, relaxed but focused. He pulled together my 9th album Come! Back! Special! when no one else could and Ymir is beautiful and packed with stars. Take a break and play ping pong at the hall on Monday nights in between takes or follow a bear to find more wine. His gear all works and the sounds were true and glamorous and Shawn believes women are people. I am truly sorry I spelled his name wrong on the album." -xo CM

Steve Brockley

"Between the location, the studio space, and Shawn driving the ship, Becoming Sound is a great environment for focus and creativity. With years of experience working with Shawn, I’ve always felt confident that my music is in safe hands." -Steve Brockley

Geoff Berner

"Shawn and Becoming Sound get my highest recommendation. Shawn is a rare person, someone with the soul and ears of an artist, who also has great organizational skills and a brilliant grasp of technical stuff. Plus, he provides that essential calm presence that's needed when you're trying to come up with your best take while the red light is on. He's a person I've grown to trust, over a period of years. And Ymir is a beautiful setting. You're surrounded by lovely trees and nature, and the people of the town aren't just friendly, everyone I've met there is positive about music and the arts as a force for good in the world. You can't go wrong." -Geoff Berner

Ella and Talel

“Recording at Becoming Sound was an extremely positive experience. We were awarded the opportunity to record with Shawn Stephenson in 2018 to put together an album of originals, folk songs, and instrumentals. The professionalism, support, and inspiration we received in creating this project was outstanding and we are completely satisfied with the final product. We are so appreciative of the support we have received from Becoming Sound during our recording session and after.” -Ella and Talel

Jaded Hearts

"Jaded Hearts recorded, mixed and mastered our debut Country/Folk/Blues EP with Shawn at Becoming Sound Studios. The studio was organized and ready for us when we showed up. It was a friendly yet professional environment to capture our music in. Shawn went the extra mile to make sure our project turned out great. We’ll be back soon!"
-Brian Rosen
Jaded Hearts

OQO

"Recording OQO's second album with Shawn at Becoming Sound was smooth, pro and productive. We are a three piece acoustic band with double bass, fiddle and accordion and Shawn borrowed some sweet vintage mics that got amazing tone out of the bass. Working in Ymir was awesome, beautiful little town. Shawn is drama free, focused and has great gear and a good ear."
Ian Griffiths (OQO)

White Queen

“Our band, White Queen, had a great experience recording our live off the floor album with Shawn.
Super studio, and a super guy! Really happy with the outcome and was tailored to our budget.

Thanks for all the extra effort and work to make our music kickn'

Cheers!"