Client Reviews
★★★★★ 5.0 Google Rating
30 verified reviews
30 verified 5-star Google reviews from Grammy winners, chart artists, producers, composers and respected music industry professionals.
For over forty years, Curtis Schwartz Studio has welcomed artists, producers, composers and record companies from around the world. Every review on this page was written voluntarily by clients who have recorded, mixed, mastered or created music here.
Together they reflect not only the quality of the recordings, but also the atmosphere, the Steinway concert grand piano, the residential experience and the long-term creative relationships that have developed over many years.
Artists
Jon Davison
Lead singer, YES
★★★★★
"My experience at Curtis Schwartz Studio was outstanding. Curtis creates such a positive, encouraging and supportive atmosphere that inspires you to give your very best... I couldn't recommend Curtis Schwartz Studio more highly."
— Jon Davison
Snowy White
Guitarist, singer & composer • Pink Floyd • Thin Lizzy • Roger Waters
★★★★★
"A fabulous place to record. Curtis is very knowledgeable about all aspects of recording... My sessions there have always been a very pleasurable experience, and the sound of the final mixes has always been of the highest quality."
— Snowy White
Gwilym Simcock
Pianist & composer • Pat Metheny Group • BBC Proms composer
★★★★★
“I’ve been fortunate enough to record in studios all over the world, but Curtis’ is by far my absolute favourite... a session backed up by truly industry-best engineering expertise, and one of the best full-size concert grand pianos in Europe.”
— Gwilym Simcock
Steven Rodby
Bassist & producer • Pat Metheny Group • 10+ Grammys
★★★★★
“This is a fabulous recording studio for so many different kinds of music and projects. The gear is top notch, the piano is exceptional, the setting and vibes are a dream, but the greatest treasure here is Curtis Schwartz himself. Curtis combines the technical skills of a master engineer with the sensibilities of a musician and true artist.”
— Steven Rodby
Stacey Kent & Jim Tomlinson
Grammy-nominated jazz artists
★★★★★
"Curtis is first and foremost a musician of extraordinary ability and taste. Everything he does is guided by the highest aesthetic sensibility."
— Stacey Kent & Jim Tomlinson
Clem Clempson
Guitarist • Colosseum • Humble Pie • Jack Bruce
★★★★★
"I've been working at Curtis' studio for around forty years now and I've enjoyed every minute. The house and grounds create a beautiful environment to work in, and Curtis is not only a brilliant engineer but also an accomplished musician. I've never been less than thrilled with the results we've achieved."
— Clem Clempson
Mark Clarke
Bassist • Colosseum • Uriah Heep • Rainbow • Mountain
★★★★★
"When you arrive at Curtis Schwartz Studio you immediately think, 'This is going to be good.' Having worked with some of the world's greatest engineers, I now include Curtis Schwartz on that list. Want it done without a fuss? Curtis is your man."
— Mark Clarke
Tony Hymas
Pianist & composer • Jeff Beck • Ph.D. • Jack Bruce • Grammy Award winner
★★★★★
“Top-rank recording studio, fabulous Steinway, great vibe, and Curtis at the controls. You can be totally confident that the sound will be the best.”
— Tony Hymas
Mitch Dalton
Session guitarist • Tina Turner • Eric Clapton • Joe Cocker
★★★★★
"Curtis is that rarest of things—a man with total mastery of his craft allied to a musical ear of the first order. Add his enthusiasm, energy and commitment and you quickly realise you're in the presence of someone very special."
— Mitch Dalton
Knarika Karapetjana
Classical violist • Royal Academy of Music • BBC Concert Orchestra • City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
★★★★★
“The Steinway sounded absolutely beautiful in the room, and the recording environment was exceptional. Curtis was highly professional, supportive and genuinely invested in helping us achieve the best possible result. I honestly can’t think of anything that could have been better.”
— Knarika Karapetjana
Dave Hewson
Composer • ITV News themes • KPM / EMI Production Music
★★★★★
"I have had the immense privilege of working with Curtis for over forty years. Every experience has been an absolute delight. He is one of the finest recording engineers we have in the UK. I can thoroughly recommend Curtis Schwartz Studio for any recording or production project."
— Dave Hewson
Liza Pulman
Singer & actress • Fascinating Aïda • Olivier Award nominee
★★★★★
"The studio is heavenly; relaxed and cozy and Curtis somehow manages to be both an easy-going host and highly skilled engineer. He completely absorbs himself in the project and becomes a pair of ears to really trust. The Steinway D is a fantastic instrument, and the room feels like a genuinely creative place to work. Set in outrageously beautiful surroundings—we’ll be back."
— Liza Pulman
These are just a small selection of the artists who have recorded, mixed and mastered music at Curtis Schwartz Studio over the last four decades.
Producers & Music Industry
Peter Cox
Former Managing Director, EMI KPM Music • Music Publishers Association Gold Badge recipient
★★★★★
“Some of my happiest and most creative moments over the last fifty years have been spent with Curtis at his studio in Ardingly. His empathy with musicians and his remarkable ability to engineer in a way that appears effortless enables musicians to express themselves in the relaxed environment he creates. Thanks so much for being an important part of my life.”
— Peter Cox
Geoff Heath OBE
Music publisher & media executive • Founder, Heath Levy Music • Former ATV Music executive
★★★★★
“Over many years I have recommended Curtis Schwartz Studio to many people. Always with 100% satisfaction. Keep up the good work.”
— Geoff Heath OBE
Andy Piercy
Producer • Matt Redman • Delirious? • After the Fire
★★★★★
"Curtis will help you feel like the place is yours and make sure you get a product a lot better and quicker than you ever imagined." I've produced many projects at Curtis Schwartz Studio over the years, including Matt Redman's The Friendship and the Fear and The Heart of Worship, and every artist and musician I've brought has loved it. Great atmosphere, great location and, most importantly, great results.
— Andy Piercy
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