WHO WE ARE.

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We're family owned and operated. Our mission  is to create a welcoming environment for all musicians and creatives.  We hope to continuously provide Colorado musicians, artists and creative entrepreneurs with a friendly atmosphere, professional equipment and advocacy.

We cater to musicians of all genres and built up our gear list to accommodate anything from heavy metal to country and everything in between. We can accommodate bands of all sizes with 3 fully back lined rooms for rent by the hour or month.

​ Our goal is for everybody to feel safe, comfortable and at home at Higher Ground. Whether you are a touring band, a college student, or a band of dads on the weekend, we want you to experience a first class rehearsal.​ 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Who owns higher ground?

​Higher Ground is owned and operated by Husband and wife team Jason & Jahna Eichel. We are not affiliated with any organizations or outside corporations. We pour our heart and soul into this business to bring something of value to our community of musicians and artists.

​How Can I Book Studio Time?

We're old school and we love human interaction. Simply call, text or email us with the time you’d like to schedule and which room you’d like. We're always available to schedule a rehearsal or a tour  970.692.6295 or fill out this form.

Am I allowed to use all the equipment in the room?

Yes! Save your gear for gigging! Please feel free to utilize all the gear in your rehearsal room. All the equipment is included in your room rate.

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Can I rent the studios for a concert, event or party?

​ You think our space is awesome and would like to rent it for a house concert, event, party/workshop/meeting/networking event/photo shoot/video production/holiday party/etc. YES! We'd love to have you and will do our best to accommodate your event.  We only ask that you follow the rules of Larimer County in relation to private and public events. We are familiarized with the legalities and can lead you the whole way to an awesome time.

Can we eat and drink in the studios?

 We have lots of couch space available for eating and band meetings. Beverages of any kind are allowed inside the studio during your rehearsal. We just ask that you do not keep your drinks on top of the amps and equipment- respect the gear!

What if something breaks?

We understand that  gear can break under normal circumstances. If something in your rehearsal room breaks or you are having trouble with a piece of equipment just let us know. We will replace it right away so you can continue your session and get back to what's important-making music.

Do we need to make an appointment or can we just walk in?

We're in and out of the studio all day long so it's always better to call ahead of time to make sure we are there to assist you. Appointments can usually be made with only 1 hour notice.

What are your hours of operation?

We're available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 365 days a year!

Can I bring My Own Gear?

​You are free to bring in any gear you’d like. We want you to have the best possible rehearsal session. We have a big garage style door available for easy load in/load out of gear. Please note that setup of your personal gear is during your booking time.

Do You Offer recording services?

There are many possible ways to record a session at Higher Ground Rehearsal Studios. Our deluxe stage room is equipped with stereo room microphones installed overhead. The room mics are connected to a Tascam solid state recorder that can create wav or mp3 files on a usb thumb drive or SD card.  This recording system is very easy to use and we can show you how to use it in just a couple of minutes. You are also free to bring your own recording devices into any of our room and record yourself. All of our rooms have mixing boards with multiple outputs available to connect to computers, phones, etc.

We also have an onsite audio engineer for a more professional recording. We mic up your gear, mix, edit and produce  your music using our post production software.  We offer expert live sound recording services, if your needs require an audio engineer to mix, edit and premaster your tracks, we offer ridiculously budget friendly recording.

Our friends in the local Americana/Bluegrass band House With A Yard produced an incredible documentary about their time recording their first EP at Higher Ground Rehearsal Studios .

Do You offer discounts?

It doesn't hurt to ask- but at $30/hr  for our silver room we strive to be affordable. If you're going to using the space more than 8 hours a month we cut off $5 per hour off each room rental. We are a full service studio which means your rehearsal room is prepped, amps are warmed up and we're there to help you. We can work with you on cost if you are renting the space to teach music lessons, working with students or are affiliated with a school district or a non-profit organization.  We understand the importance of professional rehearsals for gigging musicians and hobbyists alike and will do what we can to get you in the studios.

Your space is huge, Can I rent it for a private show or party?

Absolutely. As long as we follow the safety code and abide by occupancy and permit issuance, we'd love to host your next event!

What's an open jam?

We recognize that the concept of rentable rehearsal studios is a new one in Fort Collins and we want our local community of musicians to have opportunities to get out of their comfort zone and find common ground with other musicians. Open Jams are designed for just that, bring your axe, sticks and whatever else you need, use our gear and meet your community of musicians-On US! Stay current on our events by following Higher Ground Rehearsal Studios  on Facebook! HERE

Tell Me more about balanced breakfast

Colorado is booming with music and entertainment related businesses and we believe that networking within this community is super important (and FUN). Bringing Balanced Breakfast to Northern Colorado is our way of helping you network. Balanced Breakfast connects musicians to musicians, artists to galleries, management, PR, photographers, sound engineers, videographers and countless other music/art/entertainment related entrepreneurs. Higher Ground Rehearsal Studios is your creative hub for Northern Colorado and beyond.

What accommodations do you have for musicians on tour?

Higher Ground has everything you need for a tour stop rehearsal. We are private, fully back-lined and staffed to accommodate any needs that may arise. We work with local gear techs to assist in tuning up if needed, we're discreet and offer a large parking lot and automatic garage door for easy load in/out. We have extra mini fridges available and lots of delivery options as well. We'll also tell you our favorite breweries and dispensaries to make your studio time even more enjoyable.

What is abstract ambition productions?

 AAP is a photography (and video!) studio located in the previously coined "community space"of Higher Ground Rehearsal Studios. While we are separate entities (Landon is an awesome tenant!) we have a similar goal in mind. Affordable services for creatives. Hit him up for a photo shoot and let him know Higher Ground sent you, you may get a sweet deal!. ​

Have more questions?
Email us: info@highergroundrehearsalstudios.com
​Call us: 970.692.6295