One of the great businesses in the Hawthorne neighborhood is Taylor Sound, located at 2921 N. 2nd Street.
Owned and run by T. Perry Bowers, Taylor Sound helps new and established musicians and artists from across the Twin Cities follow their dreams and add to the amazing creative capital of our community. We had a chance to talk with T. Perry Bowers, the vision behind Taylor Sound:
How long have you been in the Hawthorne Neighborhood?
I have been here since October 2000.
What made you go into this line of business?
I started in the recording field with some equipment in a rehearsal space in St. Paul. I started recording bands for $3 per hour. After a while I hooked up with Mirror Image Studios in Uptown, Minneapolis. There, I was charging about $20 per hour doing hip-hop and rock bands. After a year or so, I found my own space in SE Minneapolis. I had 6 rehearsal spaces and my recording studio. I soon found the need for my own building. This is when I found 2921 N 2nd St. There was such a demand for rehearsal space during that time, I knew I could fill it up.
What are some the unique services you offer that sets you apart?
Most rehearsal space facilities just offer rehearsal space for bands. I offer production space for vocal artists, duplications, daily rehearsals, a recording studio, video production, vocal booths and a network for musicians.
What can we look forward to in the coming months ahead from Taylor Sound?
We are releasing a complitation CD with 16 songs from some of the artists here at Taylor Sound. We will have a CD release party at a location to be determined.
What's been the most rewarding part of your business?
I like to connect to musicians. Musicians have a great connection to creativity and energy. I like to see bands and artists succeed. When they have good shows and make great music, it gives me a sense of satisfaction. Hopefully, I can be a small part in these insprirational people's careers. I hope to provide a solid place where musicians can come to create.
Do you have any advice for people interested in starting a business in Hawthorne?
If someone is intending to start a business, Hawthorne is a great location. The proximity to downtown is very convenient. You get the benefits of downtown, hopefully without the great costs of being directly downtown. Also, there is a facade improvement program that anyone who wants to buy a building here may be interested in.
I have been here since October 2000.
What made you go into this line of business?
I started in the recording field with some equipment in a rehearsal space in St. Paul. I started recording bands for $3 per hour. After a while I hooked up with Mirror Image Studios in Uptown, Minneapolis. There, I was charging about $20 per hour doing hip-hop and rock bands. After a year or so, I found my own space in SE Minneapolis. I had 6 rehearsal spaces and my recording studio. I soon found the need for my own building. This is when I found 2921 N 2nd St. There was such a demand for rehearsal space during that time, I knew I could fill it up.
What are some the unique services you offer that sets you apart?
Most rehearsal space facilities just offer rehearsal space for bands. I offer production space for vocal artists, duplications, daily rehearsals, a recording studio, video production, vocal booths and a network for musicians.
What can we look forward to in the coming months ahead from Taylor Sound?
We are releasing a complitation CD with 16 songs from some of the artists here at Taylor Sound. We will have a CD release party at a location to be determined.
What's been the most rewarding part of your business?
I like to connect to musicians. Musicians have a great connection to creativity and energy. I like to see bands and artists succeed. When they have good shows and make great music, it gives me a sense of satisfaction. Hopefully, I can be a small part in these insprirational people's careers. I hope to provide a solid place where musicians can come to create.
Do you have any advice for people interested in starting a business in Hawthorne?
If someone is intending to start a business, Hawthorne is a great location. The proximity to downtown is very convenient. You get the benefits of downtown, hopefully without the great costs of being directly downtown. Also, there is a facade improvement program that anyone who wants to buy a building here may be interested in.
You can visit Taylor Sound at: http://www.taylor-sound.com/ to learn more!
