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The Asian decor creates a "zen-like" vibe, and in-house Wi-Fi allows you to be productive while feeling <i>at home</i>. </p> &nbsp;<br><span style="float:left; font-size:10px; font-style:italic;">Click images for larger view:</span><br>&nbsp;<br> <span id="Facility_Photos" style="float:left; width:810px; height:140px;"> <span id="Control_Room_Photo_Link" class="facilityphotoatt" ><a href="Graphics/control_room1.jpg" target="_blank"> <img src="Graphics/tn_control_room.jpg" height=120 width=120 alt="Studio A Control Room" style="border: 1px solid black;"></a> <br>Control Room </span> <span id="Tracking_Room_Photo_Link" class="facilityphotoatt" ><a href="Graphics/tracking_room.jpg" target="_blank"> <img src="Graphics/tn_tracking_room.jpg" height=120 width=120 alt="Studio A Tracking Room" style="border: 1px solid black;"></a> <br>Tracking Room </span> <span id="Iso_Booth_Photo_Link" class="facilityphotoatt" ><a href="Graphics/iso_booth.jpg" target="_blank"> <img src="Graphics/tn_iso_booth.jpg" height=120 width=120 alt="Isolation Iso Booth" style="border: 1px solid black;"></a> <br>Isolation Booth </span> <span id="Vocal_Booth_Photo_Link" class="facilityphotoatt" ><a href="Graphics/vocal_booth.jpg" target="_blank"> <img src="Graphics/tn_vocal_booth.jpg" height=120 width=120 alt="Vocal Booth" style="border: 1px solid black;"></a> <br>Vocal Booth </span> <span id="Lounge_Photo_Link" class="facilityphotoatt" ><a href="Graphics/lounge.jpg" target="_blank"> <img src="Graphics/tn_lounge.jpg" height=120 width=120 alt="Lounge" style="border: 1px solid black;"></a> <br>Lounge </span> <span id="Floor_Plan_Photo_Link" class="facilityphotoatt" ><a href="Graphics/floor_plan.jpg" target="_blank"> <img src="Graphics/tn_floor_plan.jpg" height=120 width=120 alt="Studio Floor Plan" style="border: 1px solid black;"></a> <br>Floor Plan </span> </span> </div> <!-- EQUIPMENT --> <div id="Equipment" style="position:absolute; left:0px; top:430px; width:810px; padding:3px; font-size:13px;"> <span id="Equipment_Head" class="category"> EQUIPMENT LIST</span> <a href="#Staff" class="nextlink">¼% Next ¼%</a> <a href="#container" class="toplink">Top / Menu</a> <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br> <span id="ECol1" style="float:left; width:196px; padding:3px; font-size:12px;"> <b><u>Studio A</u>: <br>Full Audio and Music Production</b><br>&nbsp;<br> <i>Mixing Console</i>:<br>" Sound Workshop 34-B<br>&nbsp;<br> <i>Monitors</i>:<br>" Better Audio 26H<br>" Event PS-8<br>" Yamaha SW10 Subwoofer<br>&nbsp;<br> <i>Software</i>:<br>" CUBASE<br>" Wavelab (Mastering Edition)<br>" IK Multimedia <br> &nbsp; "Miroslav Philharmonik"<br>" Stephen Slate Drums<br>" Native Instruments <br> &nbsp; "Komplete 5"<br>" Groove Agent<br>" Finale<br>&nbsp;<br> <i>Recording Systems</i>:<br>" CUBASE<br>" MOTU 2408mk3 + 24IO<br>" Tascam DA-40 DAT<br>" Alesis ADAT (<I>3 w/ BRC</I>)<br>&nbsp;<br> </span> <span id="ECol2" style="float:left; width:196px; padding:3px; font-size:12px;"> <b><u>Studio B</u>: <br>Editing, Voice-Over, and<br>Composing / Arranging</b><br>&nbsp;<br> <i>Mixing Console</i>:<br>" Behringer Xenyx 802<br>&nbsp;<br> <i>Monitors</i>:<br>" Yamaha NS-10<br>&nbsp;<br> <i>Software</i>:<br>" CUBASE<br>" Wavelab (Mastering Edition)<br>" Groove Agent<br>" Finale<br>&nbsp;<br> <i>Recording Systems</i>:<br>" CUBASE<br>" M-Audio Quattro<br>&nbsp;<br> </span> <span id="ECol3" style="float:left; width:196px; padding:3px; font-size:12px;"> <b><u>Microphones</u></b>: <br>&nbsp;<br> " Soundelux (Bock) U-97<br>" Rode NTK<br>" Shure Beta 181<br>" Audio Technica 3035 (<i>2</i>)<br>" AKG C3000 <br>" Shure Beta 91a<br>" Groove Tubes GT55<br>" CAD CM17<br> " AKG Perception 150 (<i>2</i>)<br>" MXL V-89<br>" MXL 2001 (<i>2</i>) <br>" MXL 603 (<i>2</i>)<br>" Shure SM57 (<i>4</i>)<br>" Sennheiser E609<br>" Shure SM58<br>&nbsp;<br> <b><u>Headphones</u></b>: <br>&nbsp;<br>" XTreme Isolation<br>" Sony MDR600V (<i>3</i>)<br>" AKG KG55 (<i>10</i>)<br>" Sony (<i>2</i>)<br>&nbsp;<br> </span> <span id="ECol4" style="float:left; width:196px; padding:3px; font-size:12px;"> <b><u>Instruments &amp; Controllers</u></b>: <br>&nbsp;<br> " Takamine EG340SC <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; Acoustic Guitar<br>" M-Audio Keystation 88es <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; MIDI Controller<br> " JL Cooper CS-10<br>" Yamaha RBX-170 <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; Electric Bass Guitar<br>" Gretsch Blackhawk <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; 5-piece drumset <br>&nbsp;<br> <u><b>Outboard Gear</b></u>: <br>&nbsp;<br>" DBX 586 Stereo Tube <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; Preamp<br>" Drawmer 241 DL<BR> &nbsp;&nbsp; Compressor / Limiter<br>" Ampeg SVP Bass Preamp <br>" Symetrix TI-101<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; Telephone Interface<br>" Behringer PowerPlay XL<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; Headphone Amp<br>" Alesis Nanoverb<br>&nbsp;<br> </span> </div> <!-- STAFF --> <div id="Staff" style="position:absolute; left:0px; top:1000px; width:810px; font-size:13px;"> <span id="Staff_Head" class="category">OUR STAFF</span> <a href="#Clientele" class="nextlink">¼% Next ¼%</a> <a href="#container" class="toplink">Top / Menu</a> <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br> <div id="SHCol1" style="float:left; width:180px; height:430px; padding:3px;"> <img src="Graphics/SLH.jpg" height=150 width=150 alt="Scott Harlan photo" style="border: 1px solid black;"><br>&nbsp;<br> <span style="font-size:11px; font-style: italic;">SPECIALTIES:<br>&nbsp;<br> - Music Production:<br>Jazz, world music, acoustic singer-songwriter<br>&nbsp;<br> - Commercial Production:<br>Audio books, Jingles<br>&nbsp;<br> - Mixing & Mastering</span> </div> <div id="SHCol2" style="float:left; width:600px; height:430px; padding:3px;"> <b>Scott Harlan</b> - Owner, Engineer, Producer, Composer<br> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; A respected musician, engineer, and producer alike, Scott has been deeply involved in the business of music since early adolesence. His first private music teacher, bassist Dave Crigger, exposed him to the world of multitrack recording around age 13. By the time Scott graduated from high school, he was teaching private bass guitar lessons, recording bands in his home studio, running live sound at a plethora of venues in the northern Virginia area, and managing the Pro Audio department of a local music store.</p> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; At age 19, Scott joined the staff at Walton Recording, a digital and analog multitrack recording facility in Fairfax, Virginia. During his 7 years there, Scott was able to learn a great deal under the tutelage of engineer Shannon Walton, all the while honing his production skills and networking with a "who's who" of the Washington D.C. music scene. In 2002, after the owners of Walton Recording decided to let their studio go, Scott opened his own small space in Woodbridge, Virginia, calling it Golden Sound Studio. After 5 years in that location, the quality of Scott's work and the needs of the clientele were outgrowing the capabilities of that studio. So, in 2007, the studio moved to Kensington, Maryland, where the additional space and impressive equipment list has allowed it to continue growing.</p> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; Scott continues to produce and engineer a wide variety of projects that include singer / songwriter production, live band recording, voice-over for audio books, commercials, and more, audio restoration of deteriorated recordings, jingle writing and production, and music composition for all applications.</p> &nbsp;<br><hr width="100%"> </div> <div id="PSCol1" style="float:left; width:180px; height:375px; padding:3px;"> <img src="Graphics/PS.jpg" height=150 width=150 alt="Patrick Smith photo" style="border: 1px solid black;"><br>&nbsp;<br> <span style="font-size:11px; font-style: italic;">SPECIALTIES:<br>&nbsp;<br> - Music Production:<br>Orchestral, jazz, MIDI-based<br>&nbsp;<br> - Commercial Production:<br>Film & TV soundtracks<br>&nbsp;<br> - Mixing</span> </div> <div id="PSCol2" style="float:left; width:600px; height:375px; padding:3px;"> <b>Patrick Smith</b> - Engineer, Producer, Composer <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; Patrick Smith is a keyboardist, composer, and producer of music for film, television and other media, and has been doing so for over 20 years. In that time, he has produced music for a variety of projects from dramatic television to political advertising. While he writes and produces all types of music, his specialty is cinematic orchestral music. His credits include projects for Discovery Channel, NASA, The Smithsonian Institution, and many others as well as episodic television for PBS, NBC and Fox-TV, including the long-running series America's Most Wanted. He has produced over 40 CDs of music, authored two books, and appears on jazz and classical compilation albums in Europe and Asia.</p> &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br> <hr width="100%"> </div> <div id="AMCol1" style="float:left; width:180px; height:480px; padding:3px;"> <img src="Graphics/AM.jpg" height=150 width=150 alt="Andres Mallea photo" style="border: 1px solid black;"><br>&nbsp;<br> <span style="font-size:11px; font-style: italic;">SPECIALTIES:<br>&nbsp;<br> - Music Production:<br>All forms of Latino & Hispanic music, jazz, new age<br>&nbsp;<br> - Commercial Production:<br>Film & TV soundtracks<br>&nbsp;<br> - Spanish language projects and voice-over</span> </div> <div id="AMCol2" style="float:left; width:600px; height:480px; padding:3px;"> <b>Andres Mallea</b> - Engineer, Producer, Composer <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; Andres Mallea has been recording music for over 20 yrs. His experience and dedicated work in the recording studio have won him various awards such as the Washington Area Music Association "Wammie" for Latin Recording 2007, the "Ringo" Awards by the Washington Hispanics for Best Latin Recording 1996, and Best World Music Recording in 1995. Andres has produced, recorded, mixed and mastered in nearly a 100 CDs for the Latin market ranging from Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, to Regueton, romantic ballads, Latin jazz, Latin rock, Latin folk, Christian and ethnic music of the Americas. Over the years he has also worked with hip hop, acoustic, classical, new age, world music, jazz and folk artists.</p> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; Also an accomplished producer, many of his productions and compositions have been featured in various National Geographic documentaries, educational documentaries on South American culture, and music libraries for TV and film. He has also produced various jingles and radio shows for the hispanic community over the years. </p> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; Andres has worked with many well-known Latin artist from the DC area such as Sol Y Rumba, Mystic Warriors, Maria Isolina, Zeniza Allstar, Peligro, Chulito MC, Ray Coca, Daniel Salazar, to name a few, and various international artists such as William Luna, Pirai Vaca, Beba Rocha, Tupay, La Chanchona de Arcadio, Las Baby Swing, Marito Rivera, Jhosse y su grupo Lora, Los Cocodrilos, and more. For many years he worked for the Washington DC based record label Highland Records, who specialized in New Age, Latin and World Music. Other label credits include Guanako Records in Central America and Discolandia in South America. Andres is also an accomplished musician and composer, playing acoustic and classical guitar, bass, native flutes, and many other Latin string and percussion instruments.</p> &nbsp;<br><hr width="100%"> </div> <div id="CFCol1" style="float:left; width:180px; height:375px; padding:3px;"> <img src="Graphics/CF.jpg" height=150 width=150 alt="Christopher Fink photo" style="border: 1px solid black;"><br>&nbsp;<br> <span style="font-size:11px; font-style: italic;">SPECIALTIES:<br>&nbsp;<br> - Music Production:<br>Hard rock / heavy metal, hip-hop, electronic<br>&nbsp;<br> - Commercial Production:<br>Voice-over production & editing</span> </div> <div id="CFCol2" style="float:left; width:600px; height:375px; padding:3px;"> <b>Christopher Fink</b> - Engineer, Producer <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; Chris has been highly involved in local band and artist productions since 2003, particularly within the heavy metal/rock and hip-hop/rap genres. In 2005, he attended Omega Studios School of Applied Arts and Recording Sciences. Being a skilled drummer and guitarist has given him an extra advantage at giving solid musical input and necessary guidance within the projects that he produces. Some of his noted production credits include Light on Film (Ignite Records, NJ), More Watership Down, Garcia, Ask The Idea, Ransack, Ryan J. Willett, The Orange Reason, and Codes/Raw Dealz/Skeem (Fall Back Entertainment/ Fink Starr Productions). Several of these have made their way to compilation albums. In 2009, Chris worked as head audio engineer for "The Marc Clarke Show", a daily Baltimore television show featuring popular Baltimore radio personality Marc Clarke. During his time there, Chris also engineered and performed voice-overs for commercials and informative videos, and composed musical underscores. In whatever spare time he has, Chris records his original music as well as "modernized" cover songs.</p> &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br><hr width="100%"> </div> <div id="JSCol1" style="float:left; width:180px; height:375px; padding:3px;"> <img src="Graphics/JS.jpg" height=150 width=150 alt="Jason Schaarschmidt photo" style="border: 1px solid black;"><br>&nbsp;<br> <span style="font-size:11px; font-style: italic;">SPECIALTIES:<br>&nbsp;<br> - Music Production:<br>Christian, Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Instrumental & MIDI-based<br>&nbsp;<br> - Commercial Production:<br>Jingles, Film & Theatrical Sound Design<br> - Editing and Mixing</span> </div> <div id="JSCol2" style="float:left; width:600px; height:375px; padding:3px;"> <b>Jason Schaarschmidt</b> - Engineer, Producer, Composer <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; Jason Schaarschmidt has been a creative professional for over 20 years. As a musician, singer and songwriter, Jason spent years honing his craft, developing his style through the study of classical and jazz music theory. While he considers his voice his primary instrument, Jason also plays Piano / Keyboard, Saxophone, Guitar, Bass & Drums. His technical career began as an audio business student at Five Towns College and later as an intern at Cove City Sound Studio in Glen Cove, NY. The foundation laid there has been instrumental in a career which has spanned from recording studios to houses of worship to live events. When not in the studio, Jason provides audio support for live events in the DC Metro area. Jason produces a wide range of musical genres, including rock, christian, gospel, worship, smooth jazz, instrumental, singer/songwriter and more. He has 3 self-produced Christian / Worship albums, as well as instrumental music he has developed for theatrical and commercial use.</p> &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br><hr width="100%"> </div> <div id="DPCol1" style="float:left; width:180px; height:300px; padding:3px;"> <img src="Graphics/DP.jpg" height=150 width=150 alt="Don Peterkofsky photo" style="border: 1px solid black;"> </div> <div id="DPCol2" style="float:left; width:600px; height:300px; padding:3px;"> <b>Don Peterkofsky</b> - Engineer, Producer <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; With a long list of major label credits including names like the B-52's, Talking Heads, The Ramones, Will Smith, Miles Davis, Whitney Houston, and Madonna, and composing / songwriting credits for film and television, Don is available to work with you an a per-project basis. </p> &nbsp;<br> </div> </div> <!-- CLIENTELE --> <div id="Clientele" style="position:absolute; left:0px; top:3370px; width:810px; height:800px; font-size:13px;"> <span id="Clientele_Head" class="category">PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTELE</span> <a href="#Directions" class="nextlink">¼% Next ¼%</a> <a href="#container" class="toplink">Top / Menu</a> <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br> <span id="CCol1" style="float:left; width:180px; padding:3px; font-size:12px; text-align:center;"> <b><i>Recently Recorded at <br>Golden Sound Studio</i>: </b><br>&nbsp;<br> <a href="http://www.violindreams.com" target="_blank"> <img src="Graphics/recentCD1.jpg" height=150 width=150 alt="Susan Jones CD: Exit 19"><br>Susan Jones</a><br>"Exit 19"<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br> <a href="http://www.matthewmcmahonmusic.com" target="_blank"> <img src="Graphics/recentCD2.jpg" height=150 width=150 alt="Matthew McMahon CD: Too Big To Fail"><br>Matthew McMahon</a><br>"Too Big To Fail"<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br> <a href="http://www.taskerschance.com" target="_blank"> <img src="Graphics/recentCD3.jpg" height=150 width=150 alt="Tasker's Chance CD: On The Map"><br>Tasker's Chance</a><br>"On The Map"<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br> </span> <span id="CCol2" style="float:left; width:302px; padding:3px; font-size:12px;"> <b><u>Music</u>: </b><br>&nbsp;<br> <i><u>JAZZ / BLUES</u></i>:<br> " <a href="http://www.bayjazzproject.com" target="_blank">The Bay Jazz Project</a> (<span class="genre">Jazz</span>)<br> " Mary Ann Borrelli (<span class="genre">Blues / Jazz / AC Crossover</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.daryldavis.com" target="_blank">Daryl Davis</a> (<span class="genre">Boogie Woogie / Blues</span>)<br> " Double Sharp (<span class="genre">Jazz</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.scottharlan.com" target="_blank">Scott Harlan</a> (<span class="genre">Solo Bass Fusion</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.sethkibel.com" target="_blank">Seth Kibel</a> (<span class="genre">Jazz / Blues</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.seanlanemusic.com" target="_blank">Sean Lane</a> (<span class="genre">Jazz</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.potomacjazz.com" target="_blank">Potomac Jazz Project</a> (<span class="genre">Jazz</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.sarahsmusic.com" target="_blank">Sarah Swanner</a> (<span class="genre">Folky Blues / Rock</span>)<br> " Bobby Thompson (<span class="genre">Blues/Rock</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.nadinewobus.com" target="_blank">Nadine Wobus</a> (<span class="genre">Jazz / Easy Listening</span>)<br>&nbsp;<br> <i><u>ROCK / POP</u></i>:<br> " <a href="http://www.myspace.com/alifeamongghosts" target="_blank">A Life Among Ghosts</a> (<span class="genre">Rock</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kareem-Darwish/108442602525967" target="_blank">Kareem Darwish</a> (<span class="genre">Instrumental Guitar Rock</span>)<br> " The Daycare Swindlers (<span class="genre">Punk</span>)<br> " The Drive In (<span class="genre">Rock</span>)<br> " Kevin Greata (<span class="genre">Alternative Rock</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.harlensimpleband.com" target="_blank">Harlen Simple</a> (<span class="genre">Blues Rock</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jebus" target="_blank">Jebus</a> (<span class="genre">Rock</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.judgesmith.net" target="_blank">Judge Smith</a> (<span class="genre">Acoustic Blues/Rock</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.myspace.com/michaelketover" target="_blank">Michael Ketover</a> (<span class="genre">Folk/Rock</span>)<br> " Phil Kurilchik (<span class="genre">Instrumental Guitar Rock</span>)<br> " Alex Pilotti (<span class="genre">Rock</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.johnschneidermusic.com" target="_blank">John Schneider</a> (<span class="genre">Rock / Pop</span>)<br> " Dave Sharp (<span class="genre">60's Rock</span>)<br> " Which Way Is Out (<span class="genre">Metal</span>)<br> " Wired Scholar (<span class="genre">Metal</span>)<br>&nbsp;<br> <i><u>WORLD</u></i>:<br> " <a href="http://www.kleztet.com" target="_blank">The Alexandria Kleztet</a> (<span class="genre">Klezmer</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/asheepwheel" target="_blank">A Sheep At The Wheel</a> (<span class="genre">Celtic</span>)<br> " Batran (<span class="genre">Sudanese Pop</span>)<br> " Tanya Braginsky (<span class="genre">Russian Singer/Songwriter</span>)<br> " Klezmos (<span class="genre">Klezmer</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.taskerschance.com" target="_blank">Tasker's Chance</a> (<span class="genre">18th Century</span>)<br>&nbsp;<br> </span> <span id="CCol3" style="float:left; width:302px; padding:3px; font-size:12px;"> <b><u>Music - (continued)</u>: </b><br>&nbsp;<br> <i><u>ACOUSTIC / FOLK</u></i>:<br> " <a href="http://www.taylorcarson.com" target="_blank">Taylor Carson</a> (<span class="genre">Acoustic / Singer / Songwriter</span>)<br> " Karen Collins (<span class="genre">Country / Folk</span>)<br> " Carey Creed (<span class="genre">Folk</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.russglenn.com" target="_blank">Russ Glenn</a> (<span class="genre">Acoustic Rock</span>)<br> " <a href="http://www.tomoconnormusic.com" target="_blank">Tom O'Connor</a> (<span class="genre">Acoustic / Singer / Songwriter</span>)<br> " Tejas Singh (<span class="genre">Acoustic Rock</span>)<br> " David Weaver (<span class="genre">Folk / Singer-Songwriter</span>)<br>&nbsp;<br> <i><u>CHRISTIAN</u></i>:<br> " <a href="http://www.cpcsda.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=43764" target="_blank">Jasmine Brann</a> (<span class="genre">Christian / Gospel</span>)<br> " Faith James (<span class="genre">Contemporary Christian</span>)<br>&nbsp;<br> <i><u>FUNK / R&amp;B / JAM-BAND</u></i>:<br> " Bonsai (<span class="genre">Jam Band</span>)<br> " Boogiehawg (<span class="genre">Funk</span>)<br> " The Ordinary Way (<span class="genre">Jam Band</span>)<br>&nbsp;<br> <i><u>OTHER</u></i>:<br> " Azalea City Records (<span class="genre">Label</span>)<br> " Rabid Fox Records (<span class="genre">Label</span>)<br> " Tearabull Pictures (<span class="genre">Filmscore</span>)<br>&nbsp;<br> <b><u>Business</u>: </b><br>&nbsp;<br> " California Tortilla (<span class="genre">Commercial + Jingle</span>)<br> " Edge Studio, LLC (<span class="genre">Voice Over / Commercial</span>)<br> " Epilepsy Foundation of America <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;(<span class="genre">Music Recording</span>)<br> " FAA (<span class="genre">Commercial + Jingle</span>)<br> " Inspiration Productions, LLC <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;(<span class="genre">Voice Over / Audio Book</span>)<br> " Kid Save (<span class="genre">Commercial</span>)<br> " Oppix Productions <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;(<span class="genre">Composition for D.O.L. Project</span>)<br> " Dr. R. Thomas Roselle (<span class="genre">Voice-Over / Audio Book</span>)<br> " Who Did That Media? (<span class="genre">Voice Over / Commercial</span>)<br>&nbsp;<br> </span> </div> <!-- DIRECTIONS --> <div id="Directions" style="position:absolute; left:0px; top:4170px; width:810px; height:220px; font-size:13px;"> <span id="Directions_Head" class="category">DIRECTIONS</span> <span class="nextlink">&nbsp;</span> <a href="#container" class="toplink">Top / Menu</a> <br>&nbsp;<br> <div id="Exterior_Image" style="float:left; width:310px; padding:3px;"> <img src="Graphics/exterior.jpg" height=208 width=300 style="border: 1px solid black;" alt="Golden Sound Studio exterior photo"> </div> <div id="Info" style="float:left; width:472px; padding:3px;"> <b>Golden Sound Studio<br>3843 Farragut Avenue<br>Kensington, MD 20895-2004</b> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; We are located in the heart of Kensington, Maryland, near the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and University Boulevard. Farragut Avenue is accessed only from the southbound side of Connecticut Avenue (MD-185 S). <I>See detailed directions below</I>.</p>&nbsp;<br> <p> <b>ALL sessions, tours, and meetings are by appointment only!</b></p> </div> </div> <div id="DirectionsB" style="position:absolute; left:0px; top:4450px; width:810px; height:520px; font-size:13px;"> <span id="West" style="float:left; width:252px; padding:8px; font-size:12px; border-left:1px solid black;"> <b><u>From the West</u>:</b><br>(Bethesda, Rockville, I-270)<br>&nbsp;<br> " From the fork with I-270, take I-495 East (toward Silver Spring / Baltimore). Go ~4 miles, passing two exits.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Take Exit 33, turning LEFT onto Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 North. Go 2.2 miles to Kensington.<br>&nbsp;<br> " At the fork with University Boulevard / MD-193E, turn LEFT to STAY on Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 North. Go 300 feet to first light.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Make a U-TURN at the traffic signal for Perry Avenue (at Kaiser Permanente) to get onto Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 <B>South</B>. Go 300 feet.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Make the first RIGHT turn onto Farragut Avenue. Proceed straight to the bottom of the hill.<br>&nbsp;<br> " At the bottom of the hill, 3843 will be on the lower level, in the back of the Kensington Office Park building. We're the first door on the right.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; </span> <span id="East" style="float:left; width:252px; padding:8px; font-size:12px; border-left:1px solid black;"> <b><u>From the East</u>:</b><br>(the I-95 side of the beltway)<br>&nbsp;<br> " Take I-95 South from Baltimore, or North from Annapolis to Exit 27.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Merge onto I-495 East (toward Rockville / northern Virginia). Go ~8 miles.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Take Exit 33, turning RIGHT onto Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 North. Go 2.2 miles to Kensington.<br>&nbsp;<br> " At the fork with University Boulevard / MD-193E, turn LEFT to STAY on Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 North. Go 300 feet to first light.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Make a U-TURN at the traffic signal for Perry Avenue (at Kaiser Permanente) to get onto Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 <b>South</b>. Go 300 feet.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Make the first RIGHT turn onto Farragut Avenue. Proceed straight to the bottom of the hill.<br>&nbsp;<br> " At the bottom of the hill, 3843 will be on the lower level, in the back of the Kensington Office Park building. We're the first door on the right. </span> <span id="DC" style="float:left; width:252px; padding:8px; font-size:12px; border-left:1px solid black;"> <b><u>From Washington, DC</u>:</b><br>(North-West, Chevy Chase)<br>&nbsp;<br> " From Dupont Circle, take Connecticut Avenue North. Go ~6 miles to I-495, crossing into Maryland.<br>&nbsp;<br> " At I-495, STAY on Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 North. Go 2.2 miles further to Kensington.<br>&nbsp;<br> " At the fork with University Boulevard / MD-193E, turn LEFT to STAY on Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 North. Go 300 feet to first light.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Make a U-TURN at the traffic signal for Perry Avenue (at Kaiser Permanente) to get onto Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 <B>South</B>. Go 300 feet.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Make the first RIGHT turn onto Farragut Avenue. Proceed straight to the bottom of the hill.<br>&nbsp;<br> " At the bottom of the hill, 3843 will be on the lower level, in the back of the Kensington Office Park building. We're the first door on the right.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; </span> </div> <div id="DirectionsC" style="position:absolute; left:0px; top:5000px; width:810px; height:540px; font-size:13px;"> <span id="Virginia" style="float:left; width:252px; padding:8px; font-size:12px; border-left:1px solid black;"> <b><u>From Northern Virginia</u>:</b><br>&nbsp;<br> " Take I-495N across the American Legion Bridge into Maryland. Go ~5 miles.<br>&nbsp;<br> " At the fork with I-270, bear RIGHT to STAY on I-495E. Go ~4 miles, passing two exits.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Take Exit 33, turning LEFT onto Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 North. Go 2.2 miles to Kensington.<br>&nbsp;<br> " At the fork with University Boulevard / MD-193E, turn LEFT to STAY on Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 North. Go 300 feet to first light.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Make a U-TURN at the traffic signal for Perry Avenue (at Kaiser Permanente) to get onto Connecticut Avenue / MD-185 <B>South</B>. Go 300 feet.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Make the first RIGHT turn onto Farragut Avenue. Proceed straight to the bottom of the hill.<br>&nbsp;<br> " At the bottom of the hill, 3843 will be on the lower level, in the back of the Kensington Office Park building. We're the first door on the right. </span> <span id="Metro" style="float:left; width:252px; padding:8px; font-size:12px; border-left:1px solid black;"> <b><u>On the METRO RAIL</u>:</b><br>(From the Red Line Wheaton Station)<br>&nbsp;<br> " Take the RED Line to the Wheaton Station. Find the MetroBus area.<br>&nbsp;<br> " Take the <b>L8 Bus</b> into Kensington.<br>&nbsp;<br> " On the south-bound side of Connecticut Avenue / MD-185, ask to be let off at Farragut Avenue (immediately after the Kaiser Permanente hospital stop, and immediately before the intersection with University Blvd.<br>&nbsp;<br> " With the large Tai Yim Kung Fu school on your left, walk straight down Farragut Avenue to the bottom of the hill.<br>&nbsp;<br> " At the bottom of the hill, 3843 will be on the lower level, in the back of the Kensington Office Park building. 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