Sungrown Studios is a professional recording and production facility founded and operated by Nicolas Tio. The studio is nestled on the west side of Santa Cruz, offering an inspiring creative environment with an overlooking view of the Monterey Bay. This serene and vibrant setting influences every project we undertake, from composition and tracking to post-production. At our core, we are dedicated to delivering professional, high-quality audio while fostering a collaborative atmosphere that is both relaxed and deeply creative. Cultivated in the Santa Cruz community, we aim to bring a unique blend of formal training, professional tools, and lifelong passion to our work.

Music Production & Engineering: We provide full-service production, from pre-production to final delivery. Our focus is on capturing the authentic energy of a performance.
Live Band Tracking: Our studio is optimized for live band recording, allowing musicians to play together and preserve the organic feel and chemistry of a live session.
Composition & Songwriting: We collaborate with artists and clients to develop original music, contributing to everything from songwriting and arrangement to final composition.
Post-Production for Film: We specialize in creating original scores and providing expert music editing for film and video projects.
Commercial Audio: We write and produce custom theme songs and audio for radio advertisements and other commercial applications.