The Top Jam Rooms in Delhi
Delhi- the crowded land of hopes and dreams and power has no shortage of well-equipped, sound-proofed, acoustically treated and air conditioned jam rooms to provide a rehearsal space for artists and bands.
1. VAAR Music
Where: D-39, Vijay Vihar Phase II, Vijay Vihar, Sector 3, Rohini, Delhi, 110085, India
Vaar Music was setup in 2015 to provide a rehearsal space for artists as well as offer recording, mixing/mastering services from the comfort of their jam room. With a fully sound proof jampad, acoustically treated with balanced frequencies, the studio seems to be kitted out nicely. The room is open to jam in from 9am to 12 midnight, along with the following equipment available — Bass Amps, Guitar Amps, a Drum Set, Zildjian Cymbals, and 2 Vocal Mics. An extra mic is available too. Besides these necessary installations, the studio also provides a lounge area where bands and musicians can interact, and a canteen with snacks and cold drinks available.
Charges: Rs. 250 per hour
2. KathaRas Studios
Where: A-1/ 226, Block A 1, Nauroji Nagar, Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi 110029
A friendly hub in Safdarjung Enclave for jamming sessions, band rehearsals and audio recording with state-of-the-art equipment, KathaRas Studios aims to provide a platform for budding musicians across the country. The studio is large and comfortable, and the jam room houses up to nine people. Their equipment ranges from mixers, amps, a drum set and several other instruments. Open from 9am to 11pm, the studio also houses a ‘Zen Fountain’ and staff who claim to entertain every whim and fancy of a musician. The lounge area, shower and kitchen all aid in their attempt to provide a whole, clean, and healthy experience. Besides all these amenities, the studio also provides Electronic Music Production courses. KathaRas Studios also does film scores and electronic music projects.
Charges: Rs. 300 per hour
3. Ebony and Ivory Studios
Where: E 12/2, Hauz Khas Rd, Main Market, Block D, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India
Located in South Delhi, Ebony and Ivory Studios has a ‘dark red room’ that promises to never let your energy die out. Mainly targeting metalheads, the studio is stocked with the necessary equipment; drum kits, guitar amplifiers, mixers, bass amplifiers, and of course, mics. Their timings may be a little inconvenient (10:30am to 8:30pm), but they are open daily and offer an annual membership as well.
Charges: Rs. 350 per hour
4. Trifecta Records
Where: A – 282 (2nd Floor), Defence Colony, Block A, Delhi, 110024, India
Trifecta Records is a jamming studio that has been around for a few years now and well loved by the musicians in the neighbouring community. Balanced acoustics, quality sound and a professional outlook is what makes this space such a popular jam room. The rehearsal space has aided established bands, as well as upcoming bands; with about 300 different bands under their belt.
They provide high quality equipment, and the pad boasts of being one of the biggest jam pads in Delhi. The studio is entirely soundproof with power backup as well, opening up at 6am and closing its doors at 2am. Some of the equipment they’ve got in store is a Mapex VX Series drumkit, Meinl cymbals, bass amplifiers, guitar amplifiers, mics, monitors, Soundcraft EFX 8 and a DBX 2 channel EQ.
Charges: Rs. 400 per hour
5. B Happy Productions
Where: Garg Property, Uttam Nagar West, Friday Market, Bindapur Matiala Rd, Delhi
Rehearsing is important, but so is recording with quality equipment. It gives artists the opportunity to listen in on themselves and understand where they’re going wrong. B Happy Productions promotes exactly that in their studio. An added quirk is that their rehearsal room can be flooded in daylight if you’d prefer that over studio lights. As for equipment, you’ve got your standards — drum set, bass amps, guitar amps, live monitors, mics, and better yet, you can even jam with headphones (provided you bring your own.) You can rent the drum kit, a Yamaha keyboard, guitars, sitars and other instruments, too.
B Happy Productions is a well built music studio in West Delhi and has worked with over 500 artists/bands till date. They provide a range of services including audio vocal recording, music composition, mixing/mastering, video production, lyrics writing, marketing/promotion and much more.
Charges: Rs. 350 per hour
6. BlueRaga Jampad
Where: L9, Block L, Lajpat Nagar II, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110024, India
This Jam pad was one of Delhi’s first, and was established in October 2010. Over the years, they have catered to more than 1500 bands and clocked over 10,000 jam hours. The jam pad even opens up to become a stage, creating a unique Concert Venue, which can hold up to a 100 guests. Musical equipment like your standard keyboards, drums, guitars and sound systems are also available on rent.
The studio isn’t just a jam pad, it has become a place for like-minded people who share a love for music, art and dance, to interact and enhance their skills. BlueRaga Jampad aims to take your musical aspirations to the next level, while keeping the element of fun alive.
Charges: Rs. 400 per hour
7. BigFuz Jamroom
Where: Block B6, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi 110029 Delhi, India 110029
The BigFuz jam room has set out to become one of the most reliable ways of realizing one’s artistic expression in music, film, or design. They strive to treat every creator and their work with respect, irrespective of their background, medium or language. The studio is open from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm.
They’re home to a variety of musical instruments and offer services both for production and recording that you might require for your band or personal use.
Charges: Rs. 450 per hour
8. SpacePepper Studios
Where: Block B6, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi 110029 Delhi, India 110029
Space Pepper Studios is a premier audio and video production studio in New Delhi, offering a recording studio and creative space for independent film, photography and music videos. Their recording studio has top-of-the-line recording equipment with skilled audio professionals and consultants to take care of any audio-related requirement, from full scale music production to voice-overs and film dubbing.
Charges: Rs. 500 per hour
9. IndiLab Studios
Where: 536, Sector 28, Near John F Kennedy School, Faridabad, Haryana 121008
A major obstacle which bands face today while practicing is to hear exactly what is played on each instrument which in turn, affects the music they create. With in-ear monitors for each instrument, you get to hear everything played at the level you define. They provide everything from ample space and equipment for band rehearsals, live jam recording, producing, recording and engineering bands and artists.
Charges: Rs. 400 per hour
10. Drop D Studios & Jampad
Where: Block B6, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi 110029 Delhi, India 110029
Drop D Studios & Jampad is one of the most affordable rehearsal spaces for artists to make music and jam their hearts out. The Drop D Studios & Jampad was born out of necessity at a time when there was a desperate need for a large acoustically treated rehearsal space for groups and bands in Delhi. Combine that with a high end sound proofed recording studio, nothing but the best in-class equipment, expert studio team and an in-house band of music artists and you’ve got a reliable jam room with state of the art equipment. The jam room is an expansive 400 sft. space and includes 32 inputs, a TAMA drum set, speakers, amps and other essential equipment for practice and recording of anything from devotional songs to heavy metal. The recording studio is a sound-proofed booth adjacent to the control room. There is a monitor (A/V) connected to both the control Room and the jam room, and the facility provides the perfect setup for mixing instruments and vocal recordings at the same time. You also have the option to rent just the studio or the jam room separately depending on your needs.
Charges: Rs. 350 per hour
