Thousand Oaks, California
Bring Your Music
to Life.
Music Lodge is a boutique production studio where independent artists, singer-songwriters, and creative collaborators record, develop, and finish music that sounds exactly like what they always imagined. Led by producer and engineer Joel Mankey, this is where your project becomes real.
SERVICES
Every project is different.
Every project gets finished.
Whether you're starting from scratch or picking up where you left off, Music Lodge offers the full range of creative and technical support to take your music from idea to release-ready.
Audio / Video Recording
Our four isolation rooms and two open studio rooms, appointed with countless acoustic and vintage electric instruments and amplifiers are a welcoming and photogenic space to capture your project's unique creativity.
Audio / Video Recording
Our four isolation rooms and two open studio rooms, appointed with countless acoustic and vintage electric instruments and amplifiers are a welcoming and photogenic space to capture your project's unique creativity.
Audio / Video Recording
Our four isolation rooms and two open studio rooms, appointed with countless acoustic and vintage electric instruments and amplifiers are a welcoming and photogenic space to capture your project's unique creativity.
Record Your Album
Video Production
Mixing / Mastering
Voice Over Recording
Song Production
In-Studio Music Videos
Video Post-Production
Podcast Streaming
Have an idea not listed? Reach out and let's work together.
What Our Clients Say
Matt Orestein
I’ve recorded with Joel on a number of projects of different genres, both as an electric and acoustic bassist, on his music and other people’s. I’m continuously impressed by his ability to listen, and get the most out of players to realize whatever project he’s working on. He knows his gear inside out and is an accomplished instrumentalist in his own right, so he’s able to articulate his vision to players, understand where others are coming from, and he can quickly make anything sound consumer-ready. He has an uncanny ability to understand how to incorporate his collaborator’s strengths into the music and make something greater than the sum of its parts, while keeping the big picture in the forefront of his mind. Great producer, great engineer, and great dude. Work with him if you get the chance!
Kyle Abbott
It's really no exaggeration to say working with Joel has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Back in 2020, I brought a handful of songs to him for what was to be a small EP, and the collaborative experience was so delightful, I was inspired to grow it into a 50 song quintuple album project. Since the beginning, Joel has been my fearless co-producer and engineer expertly developing what came to be the signature tone of the ensemble. I highly recommend Joel as an experienced engineer, accomplished musician, and the most welcoming kind-hearted human.
Andrew Antone
WOW! What a difference! There’s virtually no comparison. Joel did such a great job mixing my live recordings. It was a pleasure working with him. I so appreciate his skill, expertise, and incredible talent, and I'm sure you will too.
Ami
Working with Joel is both an absolute pleasure and a true privilege. His technical brilliance as an engineer is undeniable, but what sets him apart is his deep musical intuition-rooted in his own experience as a musician, as well as his patience and open - heartedness. He's the quiet force - the magic behind my two EP recordings, that transformed my musical dreams into a reality.
Trevor Masters
Joel not only executed the job with precision, but he also made the process extremely enjoyable. From my past experiences it’s rare to get both. Highly recommend his services to anyone looking to record or create professional content in a stress free environment.
Robert Goldman
Joel took a studio novice like myself and through patience, guidance, and tough love brought my bare boned compositions to life. He invested in me personally and professionally and his efforts shine through in my finished songs. Strongly recommended.
James Waterman
Joel has been instrumental in helping me make a wide variety of my creative ideas a polished reality. I can't say enough good things about both him and the Music Lodge and would recommend the facilities to artists of any genre who are serious about their work.
