Panama Sound is more than a recording studio — it’s a creative refuge rooted in the East Bay music scene.
We believe artists do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and connected to something larger than their own projects. This community exists to extend that feeling beyond the session: a place for shared energy, collaboration, learning, and genuine respect for the craft.
Whether you’re recording your first song, finishing an album, or just curious about how records get made, this is where the broader Panama Sound orbit comes together.
Ways to Connect
Studio updates, behind-the-scenes insights, recording tips, and stories from sessions.
This is where we share what we’re learning, what we’re working on, and what’s inspiring us right now.
New posts every Tuesday at 11:00 AM Pacific.
→ Read the Newswire
Open houses, jams, listening parties, and online events.
These gatherings are where musicians meet, collaborate, and build the relationships that lead to meaningful projects.
→ See Upcoming Events
Much of what makes Panama Sound possible grew out of nearly two decades of conversations at Schmidt’s Tobacco & Trading — known to many of us simply as The Pub.
That’s where I met the musicians, engineers, producers, and collaborators who form the heart of this community. If I’m not at the studio, I’m probably there.
→ Learn the Story
The Panama Sound community also lives online.
Follow along for candid studio moments, session clips, gear deep-dives, and glimpses of the indie artists and underdogs who make this place what it is.
→ Follow Panama Sound
Occasionally we offer limited-time booking opportunities, special session formats, or workshop pricing for community members.
When something opens up, you’ll find it here first.
→ View Current Promotions
Resources & Support
Rep the studio.
Shirts, hoodies, and other items help support community events and keep the studio accessible to indie artists in the Bay Area.
→ Visit the Schwag Shop (External Link)
We gratefully accept contributions of gear, cables, and studio equipment that become permanent tools used across countless sessions.
If you have gear you’re no longer using and want to support East Bay musicians, contact us, we’d be honored to put it to work. Or simply follow the link to our Amazon wishlist.
→ Contribute To The Studio (External Link)
As the studio evolves, we occasionally pass along well-loved gear through our Reverb shop.
We’d rather see equipment used and making music than sitting on a shelf.
→ Visit Our Reverb Shop (External Link)
Help spread the word about Panama Sound with downloadable flyers, graphics, and other materials.
These are here to make it easy for artists, partners, and supporters to share what we’re building.
→ Download Materials