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The Playroom, Arundel is a purpose built recording studio set in the beautiful South Downs of England near to the Arun River and the historical and picturesque town of Arundel, West Sussex.

A Yamaha C7 Concert Grand Piano in a recording studio setting, showcasing its polished black finish and positioned beside a smaller upright piano, on a decorative rug under warm lighting.
Yamaha pianos in a recording studio setting, featuring wooden paneling and decorative elements.

The Playroom, Arundel is made up of a large ‘Live’ room (lots of space for a large drum-kit or horn section, string quartet etc); a piano room with lots of space around the pianos to breathe, a ‘vocal’ booth (large enough for a couple singers or horn players or even a small drum kit) and large comfortable air-conditioned control room. The main ‘live room’ can also be divided into two giving the studio the option of having 4 distinct spaces.

The Yamaha C7 Concert Grand and Yamaha U1 Upright pianos are available for all sessions. They are regularly tuned and hold tune very well in a temperature controlled environment. Tuning prior to your session can be arranged on request.

Further information about the Piano Room here

All costs and requirements are discussed and quoted on an individual basis.
We have hourly, daily and weekly rates. Engineer included with all bookings.

“A fabulous, friendly environment to work in.” TP

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Great gear – Great vibe – Great sound

About Us

The Playroom, Arundel is set in a relaxed South Downs location, near Arundel, West Sussex. The studio offers great spaces for recording including a spacious vocal booth live room and Yamaha C7 Grand and U1 pianos. The large comfortable, air-conditioned control room has plenty of space for relaxing between takes. Alongside a wide selection of… Continue reading About Us

Recent Work

Details of various musical projects, including Lucy Pickering’s band influenced by renowned artists, The Full Circle Quartet’s emotionally resonant albums, and Outside Broadcast’s unique piano trio work inspired by notable poets. Also, it features Phil Kelly’s Americana debut, Charlotte Glasson’s jazz-inspired collections, and Terry Pack’s storytelling through music. Other projects like Lewis Harding’s jazz album and Dee Palmer’s original songs are also mentioned, showcasing diverse talents and innovative sounds.

New Leaf Records

A discography of albums by various artists on the New Leaf Records label. Key releases include Terry Pack’s “Trees Into The Woods” (2019), “Peter Peregrine” (2022), and The Full Circle Quartet’s “The South Downs Suite” (2023). Future albums include “The Moon Is Made Of Glass” (2024) and “The Mermaid Café” (2025).

Mike is a fantastic producer and technician, who works in such a relaxed and fun way. I would highly recommend this studio to anybody wanting to make an outstanding recording. I have worked with many brilliant producers and musicians over the years and Mike is right up there with them, many thanks for a great experience! You will not be disappointed and were going back very soon…

-Liam O’Connell – O’Connell/Jones

You will not be disappointed

Working at The Playroom, Arundel is a pleasure, both as a performer and as a producer. The relaxed but very professional atmosphere is highly conducive.
Mike is a highly skilled engineer and producer, and an excellent musician, so that recording is made very easy.
The location, too, is lovely: a beautiful, tranquil spot near Arundel. I can recommend The Playroom, Arundel to anyone serious about recording.-
-TP

A relaxed but very professional atmosphere