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Music Rehearsal Studios in Kyiv

09 August, 2018

Kyiv and smaller cities in the region often aren’t exactly fitting for the needs of musicians — while one can try to assemble their band in a garage, sound isolation and all necessary equipment for mixing and effects is still much needed. Check out the top 5 rehearsal studios approved by local bands and solo performers, where you can indulge in music with decent equipment and artsy atmosphere.

Checkpoint

Drummer playing
One of the most popular rehearsal studios in Kyiv Checkpoint is located in the city downtown. It is easily accessed by metro from the Universytet and Vokzalna metro stations, as well as from numerous trolleybuses and buses that stop near the National Circus. The studio has two rooms with professional equipment for rehearsal as well as recording.

For instance, the first 30-meter-square room includes guitar amplifiers from Marshall (100 and 200 Watts) and Laney (100 and 240 Watters), Premier XPK Modern Rock 22 drum kit, Tama Starphonic snare drum, ORLA KX-3 synth as well as additional sound equipment like mixers and mics. The rehearsal studio has free Wi-Fi, chill out room, water cooler, tea, coffee and parking on demand. You can book the room via Checkpoint Facebook page or call 063-102-24-80.

Price per hour: starting September 1: UAH 90 for solo, UAH 130-150 for group rehearsal
Address: 117, Saksahanskoho Street

More Neba Studio

Man mixing tracks More Neba Studio lies in 5 minutes from the Kontraktova Ploshcha metro station in the historical neighborhood of Podil. The studio is known for its convenient location, clean sound and polite staff. There is one large 40-meter-square room with the professional sound correction that offers a Yamaha synth, Drumcraft Progressive Series 7 drum kit, 1200 Watts PR:O 15 X cabinet, Allen & Heath ZED 1802 mixer, as well as three guitar amplifiers and mics. You can also rent ESP LTD EX 400 electric guitar for UAH 45 per hour. Booking is available via Facebook or by telephone 050 038 60 65.

Price per hour: solo on weekdays UAH 80, on weekends UAH 90; group on weekdays UAH 110, on weekends UAH 130
Address: 4B, Yaroslavska Street

pystelnukArt

Music rehearsal studio One more rehearsal studio in the center of Kyiv, pystelnukArt is located in a 7-minute walk from the Universytet metro station. The 30-meter-square room boasts professional sound isolation and cozy atmosphere, pointed out by many visitors. Equipment includes but isn’t limited to 3 guitar amplifiers, as well as two separate 300 and 450 Watt bass guitar amplifiers, TAMA Starclassic Performer Bubinga/Birch drum kit, TAMA Starphonic snare drums, Yamaha DGX-630 synth and two mixers. pystelnukArt offers recording live sessions and mixing. A/C is always turned on in summer as well as heating in winter. The studio has free Wi-Fi. You can call 063 992-38-58 or write in Viber or Telegram for booking.

Price per hour: UAH 50 for solo, UAH 80 for group
Address: 5, Mykhaila Kotsyubyns'koho Street

Tochka

Man tuning up Tochka music studio is well-known among Kyiv bands and solo artists as a cozy and easily-reachable spot with decent equipment for vocals and drummers. The studio has one 40-meter-square room located in a brisk walk from the Tarasa Shevchenka metro station. Tochka has MAPEX M birch drum kit, HiWATT G200R amplifier, bass guitar amplifier Dynacord BS412 as well as 10 channel mixer MACKIE 1402 VLZ. The studio offers track recording, mixing and live session recording for UAH 200 per hour. Besides, night rehearsals are available from 11 P.M. to 7 A.M. You can book a room by calling 38-063-831-56-53.

Price per hour: UAH 60 for solo (till 5 P.M. on weekdays), UAH 80 for group
Address: 6, Nyzhnoiurkivska Street

Hopa

Drummer at work The 24/7 music studio is one more place in Kyiv which can satisfy any schedule. The clean, air-conditioned room is reachable from Kontraktova Square by trams #14 and #18. Hopa studio provides the following equipment: Marshall Avt50h and Fender Stage 100h guitar amplifiers, Hartke HA2500 and Tesla Disco 240S bass guitar amplifiers, Park Audio 250 Watt mixer, two mics as well as Sonor 2007 drum kit. Besides, there’s an extended list of equipment provided for concerts and parties that often are hosted at Hopa. Booking is available by the phone number 093 191 81 77.

Price per hour: UAH 30 solo, UAH 50 for groups. Booking is available for two hours minimum
Address: 30/32, Petrivska Street

You can also check out the map of music rehearsal studios in Kyiv assembled by solo artists and bands. The top choice studios are labeled with red arrows with stars.

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Kate Pryliuk

Born and raised in Kyiv. Avid traveler, love exploring new places and getting familiar with delicious world cuisine. Expert in hidden places of the capital's downtown.