IMSTA FESTA London 2025 - Setting Up a Home Studio

2PM |  Setting Up a Home Studio with Less than Ideal Acoustics

Overview: 

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to choose the best space in your home, strategically position your speakers and instruments, and employ cost-effective acoustic treatments to enhance sound quality. Our expert instructor Chris Smout will guide you through practical techniques—from speaker placement and isolation pads to DIY solutions like heavy curtains and bookshelves—to create a balanced, inspiring environment for music production. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, this class offers actionable tips to make your home studio work for you, no matter the acoustics.

Presenter: With over a decade of experience, Chris Smout specializes in designing professional-grade media spaces, from home studios to large-scale multimedia complexes worldwide. As part of The Studio People Ltd, he collaborates with emerging businesses, educational institutions, and industry-leading media companies, guiding projects from design to construction. Backed by an in-house team of designers, craftsmen, and construction experts, Chris helps turn creative visions into state-of-the-art studio environments.