Decide on a suitable name for your studio and register its name with the state you will be doing business in. It is important to register before you accept money for services provided. Having your paperwork in order is essential to any business and must be a high priority.
Design your music studio. You want a lobby as well as isolation rooms for vocals and drums. The control room should be large enough to hold all of the equipment and allow for band members and producers to sit comfortably for hours. Offices should be kept toward the front area near the lobby as well.
Construct your studio based on your design plans. Use a professional construction company or licensed contractor as they will be insured and you will be protected. Install double-paned glass as needed in the control room and buy the specialized materials needed in isolation booths. Include a main recording room with multiple flooring surfaces for different room sounds.
Set up a website for your studio. This will allow potential customers to see your equipment list and your past experience in the music industry. You can set up an online payment system for clients as well. Include pictures of your brand new, state-of-the-art studio to interest clients in what you have to offer.
Advertise online and in music publications including local papers and magazines. You have to get the word out that you are ready to do business. Offer specials to get business through the door. Many studios offer package rates as well as free studio time for new clients.