Private lessons available for guitar/bass, vocal, piano, & audio recording. Video services available. Wall of Sound
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In the world of audio recording, the term “Wall of Sound” originates from the groundbreaking production qualities that shaped and redefined how we hear music today. Through modern equipment and innovative recording techniques, we strive to live up to that reputation, expand the pos
sibilities, and turn it up a notch. Our intimate studio, located in the heart of Marion, Iowa, can bring you the larger-than-life sound you have been struggling to achieve and get your music out of your head and into the world. We are a full-production recording studio, specializing in audio recording and arrangement. The studio can facilitate pre- and post-production recording, mixing, and editing, as well as podcast recording. Artists can achieve major label quality mixing and recording in our acoustically treated facility. The intimate setting facilitates creative opportunities for the live recording of instruments and vocals. Our editing, production, and arrangement work is unparalleled in the area. We can also provide session musicians as needed. Wall of Sound is a great location to record quality demos for audition submissions or memorable gifts for weddings and other milestones. Our professional setting allows you to go beyond karaoke to record a song for a high quality recording that will last a lifetime. Our facility is perfect for singer/songwriters wanting a full-band sound whether over-dubbing live instruments or utilizing digital plugins. Get Serious
Artist management, music business mentorship, performance and stage consultations, and marketing are additional services we offer through building and maintaining established relationships with industry professionals and our clients. Let us help you get your audio art online and into the hands of new and current fans using our experience in packaging and distribution. We also provide video capabilities to represent you online and set you above the multitude of grainy cell phone videos. Plus, through our partnership with the Artisan's Sanctuary, we provide access to the perfect location to perform your songs live, capture video, and engage with fans at your release party. Learn and Grow
Our team of experienced musicians are proud to offer private instruction. Contact us to arrange lessons on guitar, bass, vocal, piano, and audio engineering. Learn from the pros and tailor your growth and creativity as you develop your own unique style. Watch for our workshops in the Cedar Rapids area. These are a great opportunity to learn and collaborate with other musicians in a fun, informative and casual environment. Our instructors provide workshops at music stores, community events, churches, festivals and the Artisan’s Sanctuary. Topics can be based on style, age range, or instrument. Be sure to follow us on Facebook to get updates when a workshop is near you, and contact us if you are interested in bringing a workshop to your organization. No matter your age, level of experience, or music style, we have the instructors to inspire and bring out the best in you. Start Now
Our location can open a world of possibilities for your audio and musical expression. Whatever your need, we can help you. Contact us, we want to hear about your musical dreams, and we want to help you make it a reality.
07/09/2025
Contact Wall of Sound Productions if you're looking for guitar lessons in Marion or the Cedar Rapids Metro area. Be more than just a scheduled student, take lessons where you get a personalized relationship to ensure growth and success in your playing. Schedule your lessons in , , or lessons before the fall rush.
07/09/2025
This is my student Miranda performing at The Linn County Fair. She's extremely talented and already an excellent guitarist, but she takes lessons from me anyway.
I love my students and they continually inspire and challenge my abilities. Sometimes students exist that their hearts just aren't into playing, and they're really hard, almost dreadful, to teach. They're forced into lessons, or they're just taking to say they can play, but really don't make any effort to. But my current roster of students are all great and I really appreciate being a part of their musical adventure. Seeing my students performing makes me feel like I'm a part of it.
06/25/2025
Check out the latest guitar lesson - Part 4 of "Trying out Triads." Use this exercise to build your alternate picking, string-skipping, and ear training.
Contact Wall of Sound Productions to sign up for lessons with Dave Paris - Guitarist
Part four of the "Trying out Triads" exercise series concludes with an extended version of the part three video. This version carries on from the Dominant/5 ...
06/19/2025
Premiering tonight is Part 4 of "Trying out Triads" guitar lesson with Dave Paris - Guitarist
This is an extension of part 3, with a descending triad run, then ascending from the octave. It's a great exercise to build up alternate picking, string skipping, ear training, and triad usage
Part four of the "Trying out Triads" exercise series concludes with an extended version of the part three video. This version carries on from the Dominant/5 ...
05/30/2025
Got to meet UnSpokenWords ENT out on the town today! Great to meet another from our local music industry supporting indie artists
UnSpoken Words ENT is a Music Management and Event Planning CO
05/27/2025
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Simply Divine Candy sticker has found a home
05/23/2025
Learn this finger exercise! There is a new guitar lesson available based on descending triads. If you want to improve your alternate picking, speed, and ear-training, check out this short video, as well as others in the series. Then contact Wall of Sound Productions and get your guitar, bass, and audio recording lessons scheduled with Dave Paris - Guitarist
Part three of the series of triad exercises picks up eight(!) years later from part two! This video shows a short descending triad exercise going down from t...
05/20/2025
There is a new instructional guitar video available on YouTube
Dave Paris - Guitarist shows a short triad exercise...eight years in the making!
Part three of the series of triad exercises picks up eight(!) years later from part two! This video shows a short descending triad exercise going down from t...
05/16/2025
The new remake of Triumph's "Fight the Good Fight" is out featuring Nancy Wilson of Heart.
This is a great and personal interpretation of the song. It blends her style with the legacy and sound of the original.
Interesting article from Ultimate Guitar about Steely Dan in the recording studio. Many don't seem to understand the intricacies of getting the right performance and sound in the studio, and representing your sound can turn into an obsession
No, you can't imagine how difficult they really were.
05/09/2025
We had a visitor last night!
A guitar student brought their super-cute puppy "Marrice" to the studio! Such a sweet little thing - almost looks like a toy but this is a real dog!
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In the world of audio recording, the term “Wall of Sound” originates from the groundbreaking production qualities that shaped and redefined how we hear music today. Through modern equipment and innovative recording techniques, we strive to live up to that reputation, expand the possibilities, and turn it up a notch. Our intimate studio, located in the heart of Marion, Iowa, can bring you the larger-than-life sound you have been struggling to achieve and get your music out of your head and into the world.
We are a full-production recording studio, specializing in audio recording and arrangement. The studio can facilitate pre- and post-production recording, mixing, and editing, as well as podcast recording. Artists can achieve major label quality mixing and recording in our acoustically treated facility. The intimate setting facilitates creative opportunities for the live recording of instruments and vocals. Our editing, production, and arrangement work is unparalleled in the area. We can also provide session musicians as needed.
Wall of Sound is a great location to record quality demos for audition submissions or memorable gifts for weddings and other milestones. Our professional setting allows you to go beyond karaoke to record a song for a high quality recording that will last a lifetime. Our facility is perfect for singer/songwriters wanting a full-band sound whether over-dubbing live instruments or utilizing digital plugins.
Get Serious
Artist management, music business mentorship, performance and stage consultations, and marketing are additional services we offer through building and maintaining established relationships with industry professionals and our clients. Let us help you get your audio art online and into the hands of new and current fans using our experience in packaging and distribution. We also provide video capabilities to represent you online and set you above the multitude of grainy cell phone videos. Plus, through our partnership with the Artisan's Sanctuary, we provide access to the perfect location to perform your songs live, capture video, and engage with fans at your release party.
Learn and Grow
Our team of experienced musicians are proud to offer private instruction. Contact us to arrange lessons on guitar, bass, vocal, piano, and audio engineering. Learn from the pros and tailor your growth and creativity as you develop your own unique style.
Watch for our workshops in the Cedar Rapids area. These are a great opportunity to learn and collaborate with other musicians in a fun, informative and casual environment. Our instructors provide workshops at music stores, community events, churches, festivals and the Artisan’s Sanctuary. Topics can be based on style, age range, or instrument. Be sure to follow us on Facebook to get updates when a workshop is near you, and contact us if you are interested in bringing a workshop to your organization. No matter your age, level of experience, or music style, we have the instructors to inspire and bring out the best in you.
Start Now
Our location can open a world of possibilities for your audio and musical expression. Whatever your need, we can help you. Contact us, we want to hear about your musical dreams, and we want to help you make it a reality.