The Studio interior arranged with lounge seating, rugs, and large-scale paintings

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About The Studio

A queer- and woman-owned creative space built for artists, musicians, makers — and whatever you are.

The story

Belonging, with a backbeat

We believe creativity thrives when people feel like they belong — so we built a place where rehearsals turn into collaborations, performances become conversations, and big ideas have room to breathe.

Housed in the former Hermosa Music Company and inspired by the legacy of our friend Kevin Sousa, The Studio carries the spirit of the local music scene forward while carving out something entirely its own.

Next door sits Not Shockboxx — that’s the gallery’s actual name — a fiercely independent contemporary art gallery our owners run as well. Together the two rooms make a little campus where visual art, live music, film, workshops, and community collide.

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The black front door of The Studio at 636 Cypress Avenue, glowing softly at night

Creative events

Built for gatherings that don’t fit in a banquet hall

Celebrating, creating, collaborating, or causing a little creative chaos — if it brings people together, we’ve probably hosted it. And loved it.

  • Intimate concerts
  • Album release parties
  • Recording sessions
  • Photo & video shoots
  • Art exhibitions
  • Workshops
  • Artist talks
  • Community gatherings
  • Fundraisers
  • Jam sessions
  • Pop-up events
  • Private celebrations
  • Film screenings
  • Rehearsals
  • Whatever weird idea you’re dreaming up next

Some event types may require city permits or additional approvals.

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Full backline with drum kit, amps, and monitors set on The Studio stage

Equipment

We bring the gear. You bring the people.

The Studio supports everything from intimate concerts and recording sessions to film shoots, presentations, and full-room transformations:

  • Professional sound system with full live mixing setup
  • Microphones, stage monitors, speakers, and a house drum kit
  • Concert and ambient lighting, plus projection
  • Flexible seating, tables, and lounge furniture
  • Wi‑Fi and a range of production amenities
Equipment inventory (PDF)

The room

Floor plan & specs

Scope the footprint before you sketch the dream. Full dimensions and technical specs are a download away.

Overhead floor plan
Side elevation
Download full specs (PDF) Ask about an event