| Tue | 09:00 am -11:00 pm |
| Wed | 09:00 am -11:00 pm |
| Thu | 09:00 am -11:00 pm |
| Fri | 09:00 am -11:00 pm |
| Sat | 09:00 am -11:00 pm |
| Sun | 09:00 am -11:00 pm |
Good and inexpensive studio.
Do not use the podcast room. 1) It's much too small for more than two people, although it is set up for 4 people plus a person to work the computer. 2) The mics have no spit screens or foam covers, 3) most important, the software is extremely buggy and requires constant fiddling by someone from the studio staff. Downloading takes forever. 4) Because the space is so tiny, it gets hot, and the provide fans, which of course leak into your audio without cooling the space. For this that want $39/hour, which is maybe the cost of one of the mics.
I like this studio! The rooms are big and cheap ($15/hour walkin rate) which beats others in the area. I went from 9-11AM and the studio wasn't crowded at all. The rooms aren't super sound proof but once you turn on your own music to dance to or play the piano, etc, you don't notice at all. If you need to film something with a totally silent background, go elsewhere. But you get what you pay for. A cheap place to rehearse with lots of space, and all the basics! The customer service was great from both of the women at the front desk. Only complaint right now is that they NEED to replace their floors in their studios. But for the cost and the space, I will definitely be going back!
It's cleaned, organized and adequate for dancing or rehearsals in general. Love the decoration and inspirational messages that are on the walls. The studios are in excellent condition and the prices are reasonable.
Had a great experience with Sarah today at the front desk. She was very kind and accommodating and did a great job staying cool while being very busy! Rooms are good and it is very close to Opera America if you need to warm up before an audition.
Awful staff. Completely irrational people.
We booked the space for two hours and nicely asked if we could stay an extra 30'. We had no problem paying for the extra time.
We ran 4 minutes over the initial booking (not even the extra 30') and one of the staff member came bouncing at the door like a crazy person, she was so mad at us for no reason.
It's not our fault if she wants to go home and we have paid to be there. Not our fault if she has a miserable life and need to throw her anger at client.
For someone with a lot of experience in production studio this is THE worst experience I've had.
Don't go there!
Absolutely Awful. As someone who's has experience in various other studios in the city, this is the worst studio I've ever encountered. There are no water fountains, instead they sell bottled water at the front desk. You also have to rent a speaker in order to use one. Compared to their competitors it seems that this studio wants to charge for everything. Cleanliness is also an issue as all of their bathrooms smell like urine.
I had actually asked for a business card at the front desk, in hopes that perhaps my experience was just a one time thing. Instead, I was brushed off rather coldly and simply told off to "go to the website." Seems the ladies at front desks need a rather long lesson in customer service. Do they not realize that a business card isn't very much to ask? The customer asking for it obviously shows an interest in returning. Instead of netting a potential customer they have now turned one away, permanently. They did however, give me the motivation to look up this studio and write this review.
To all other artists out there looking for a space to hone their craft, look elsewhere, there are far better venues in NYC than this one.
Absolutely Awful. As someone who's has experience in various other studios in the city, this is the worst studio I've ever encountered. There are no water fountains, instead they sell bottled water at the front desk. You also have to rent a speaker in order to use one. Compared to their competitors it seems that this studio wants to charge for everything. Cleanliness is also an issue as all of their bathrooms smell like urine.
I had actually asked for a business card at the front desk, in hopes that perhaps my experience was just a one time thing. Instead, I was brushed off rather coldly and simply told off to "go to the website." Seems the ladies at front desks need a rather long lesson in customer service. Do they not realize that a business card isn't very much to ask? The customer asking for it obviously shows an interest in returning. Instead of netting a potential customer they have now turned one away, permanently. They did however, give me the motivation to look up this studio and write this review.
To all other artists out there looking for a space to hone their craft, look elsewhere, there are far better venues in NYC than this one.
I wanted to book a class for energy healing & possibly use my mom's credit, but they said since we use essential oils that I wouldn't be able to book the energy class. I wasn't teaching a class about oils. I use oils in my everyday life and they still said I couldn't book there. Would not recommend.
I wanted to book a class for energy healing & possibly use my mom's credit, but they said since we use essential oils that I wouldn't be able to book the energy class. I wasn't teaching a class about oils. I use oils in my everyday life and they still said I couldn't book there. Would not recommend.
Beware: Even if they make a mistake, they won't give you a refund. I booked a studio for two hours and when we arrived we were told that even though the money had already been taken out of my account and I had email confirmation the booking hadn't been completed on their end. They had a shorter time slot that we took but when I asked to be refunded the difference, the person at the front desk flat out refused. Even though this girl was apologetic, she said the manager has an ABSOLUTE NO REFUND EVER POLICY. So I was given a credit to their concession stand or for future use. I left with three bottles of overpriced water and snacks to at least get something back. They made the mistake and their policy made it a terrible experience. Will never go back.
Beware: Even if they make a mistake, they won't give you a refund. I booked a studio for two hours and when we arrived we were told that even though the money had already been taken out of my account and I had email confirmation the booking hadn't been completed on their end. They had a shorter time slot that we took but when I asked to be refunded the difference, the person at the front desk flat out refused. Even though this girl was apologetic, she said the manager has an ABSOLUTE NO REFUND EVER POLICY. So I was given a credit to their concession stand or for future use. I left with three bottles of overpriced water and snacks to at least get something back. They made the mistake and their policy made it a terrible experience. Will never go back.
This simple Studios is an incredible find, a wonderful new addition to the city's rehearsal spaces. Not only is it immaculately kept, but the staff is friendly, and they've obviously done their homework in terms of how to set the rooms up, with great lighting, sound dampeners, actual stage lights, etc. Great people seem to congregate there, as well. Five stars!
This simple Studios is an incredible find, a wonderful new addition to the city's rehearsal spaces. Not only is it immaculately kept, but the staff is friendly, and they've obviously done their homework in terms of how to set the rooms up, with great lighting, sound dampeners, actual stage lights, etc. Great people seem to congregate there, as well. Five stars!
I booked a studio space in advance to hold auditions and they royally messed up. I call ten minutes before my scheduled time because I'm running late and they told me that they had no booking under my name. Then when I told them it was a huge mess-up on their part, they basically didn't believe me or try to do anything to help my situation. They didn't even apologize! I spoke to the receptionist TWICE and gave her a lot of details about the nature of my booking. She even gave me advice as to what block of time I should hold!! They should have known it was an error on their part, because they charged my card on the same day that they scheduled the auditions which means that they should have only been charging me $20 per hour (the day-of rate), but appropriately charged me $29 per hour for a same-day reservation. I get it, I should have thoroughly read my confirmation e-mail, but they could have at least tried to do something to help me out. I've been in this business for a long time and in hospitality. When we mess up, we fix it.
Meanwhile, I already have people waiting to see us, so you can imagine my humiliation. How could they take these producers seriously? There was even someone who arrived early and when he saw there was nothing with our production's name at Simple Studios, he left. So we lost an applicant. I also eeded the space until 8PM and now they told me that they could squeeze me into a space, but that it was only available until 7PM. I had seven other appointments that I basically had to scramble to find a new space for, let alone make it on time to hold the auditions. Almost everything was booked for that time in the nearby studios. I was able to find a space that could barely squeeze me in and I had to rush through all of the auditions. And what did I get from simple studios? They basically shrugged their shoulders and told me that it's my problem. I will never ever use this space again. Appalling.
I can't speak to this place and their ability to cater to actors/artists/dancers/etc. but I can say this is not a good place to have an event. They were A LOT of work to manage as a venue and were very difficult about everything. They charged us top dollar and didn't even want to let us use their wifi or monitors. Really poorly handled. I would not use them again.
Great staff, very affordable especially if you are planning last minute
Just like its name describes, it's a simple, no nonsense studio with great on-the-day rates.
Having put in time at seemingly every possible location offering a room and the freedom to make noise, I can say unequivocally that Simple Studios is my favorite. It's very clean and spacious. The people running it have always been very good to me. It's also in a very convenient part of town. This is definitely the place to book your sketch/rehearsal/whatever group.
I booked a studio space in advance to hold auditions and they royally messed up. I call ten minutes before my scheduled time because I'm running late and they told me that they had no booking under my name. Then when I told them it was a huge mess-up on their part, they basically didn't believe me or try to do anything to help my situation. They didn't even apologize! I spoke to the receptionist TWICE and gave her a lot of details about the nature of my booking. She even gave me advice as to what block of time I should hold!! They should have known it was an error on their part, because they charged my card on the same day that they scheduled the auditions which means that they should have only been charging me $20 per hour (the day-of rate), but appropriately charged me $29 per hour for a same-day reservation. I get it, I should have thoroughly read my confirmation e-mail, but they could have at least tried to do something to help me out. I've been in this business for a long time and in hospitality. When we mess up, we fix it.
Meanwhile, I already have people waiting to see us, so you can imagine my humiliation. How could they take these producers seriously? There was even someone who arrived early and when he saw there was nothing with our production's name at Simple Studios, he left. So we lost an applicant. I also eeded the space until 8PM and now they told me that they could squeeze me into a space, but that it was only available until 7PM. I had seven other appointments that I basically had to scramble to find a new space for, let alone make it on time to hold the auditions. Almost everything was booked for that time in the nearby studios. I was able to find a space that could barely squeeze me in and I had to rush through all of the auditions. And what did I get from simple studios? They basically shrugged their shoulders and told me that it's my problem. I will never ever use this space again. Appalling.
I booked a studio space in advance to hold auditions and they royally messed up. I call ten minutes before my scheduled time because I'm running late and they told me that they had no booking under my name. Then when I told them it was a huge mess-up on their part, they basically didn't believe me or try to do anything to help my situation. They didn't even apologize! I spoke to the receptionist TWICE and gave her a lot of details about the nature of my booking. She even gave me advice as to what block of time I should hold!! They should have known it was an error on their part, because they charged my card on the same day that they scheduled the auditions which means that they should have only been charging me $20 per hour (the day-of rate), but appropriately charged me $29 per hour for a same-day reservation. I get it, I should have thoroughly read my confirmation e-mail, but they could have at least tried to do something to help me out. I've been in this business for a long time and in hospitality. When we mess up, we fix it.
Meanwhile, I already have people waiting to see us, so you can imagine my humiliation. How could they take these producers seriously? There was even someone who arrived early and when he saw there was nothing with our production's name at Simple Studios, he left. So we lost an applicant. I also eeded the space until 8PM and now they told me that they could squeeze me into a space, but that it was only available until 7PM. I had seven other appointments that I basically had to scramble to find a new space for, let alone make it on time to hold the auditions. Almost everything was booked for that time in the nearby studios. I was able to find a space that could barely squeeze me in and I had to rush through all of the auditions. And what did I get from simple studios? They basically shrugged their shoulders and told me that it's my problem. I will never ever use this space again. Appalling.
