So, there is this fabulous space in my house that really isn’t being used. When we first bought the house, it was my favorite part, but for various reasons, it has been neglected in recent years. This space would be the “spa room”. Yes, a full-sized jacuzzi enclosed in a lovely sunroom. I know what you are thinking — “are you crazy? Why would you not use it?” Well, because of it being in such an enclosed space, ventilation wasn’t at a prime, and you could really gag on the fumes from the chemicals. Besides, hot tubs are work and an expense; keeping it heated, keeping the right balance of chemicals. And, because this was just an enclosed sunroom with no insulation or temperature control, it got really hot in the summer and really cold in the winter. As for me, when it is 20 degrees outside, I would much rather be curled up in my sweats under a blanket near the fireplace than outside in a hot tub, knowing I’ll have to get out all wet and run into the house before I froze. Anyway, the fact is simply that this jacuzzi was not being used. And, since we have a split level home, this was the portion that was underground (at least 2 walls of it). What better place to build a studio!
I am blessed to have a good friend who is an audio engineer and who has built many recording studios in his lifetime. I emailed him pictures and dimensions and he drew up some plans. Fortunately, my dad just retired (well, partially), so I was able to hire some inexpensive labor (cups of tea, glasses of water, some snacks, hugs, kisses and compliments are payment enough for him — what a lucky daughter I am!)
There may not be many true, professional recording studios in the city of Cumberland, but we’re soon to have one more (the best, yet, in my opinion!).
