HOT ROD PRODUCTIONS
3792 S Mendenhall Rd, Memphis, TN 38115 ·
(901) 692-2307
Hot Rod Studio's is the premiere recording studio in the Memphis area; built by Hot Rod Beats the legendary 5 Star Chic Producer and Beat Maker for Yo Gotti . Hot Rod Designed Hot Rod Studio's to service both amateurs and professionals for those looking to work, create, and collaborate.
To better suite the needs of a wide range of music producers and services. Hot Rod offers flexible rental methods for multi hour, hourly, daily or weekly use. Either way it’s a great way to have a professional recording studio without the high overhead and hassles. Whether you’re looking for a one-time rental, or you’re ready to stop recording out of your “attic-studio,” Hot Rod Studio's offers a professional environment without the high overhead and hassle of a traditional recording studio's cost
By engaging to Book Studio time from Hot Rod Beats (herein after referred to as the “Company”) recording studio you, the undersigned (herein referred to as the “Renter”), hereby state that you have read, fully understand and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions.
1. Payment:
Renter will provide full payment for all reservations of studio space in US funds. Renter’s date will not be held until this payment is received and cleared. Payment is not refunded unless notice of cancellation is made at one week before Renter’s reservation date. Please see cancellations and postponements of reservation.
If the company must cancel Renter’s reservation, Renter will receive a full refund. Payment for Renter’s rental must be received before Renter’s reserved time begins or at the time of reservation. If Renter does not show within 20 minutes of any reservation without notification, it is considered a no-‐‑show. No-‐‑shows are not refunded, transferred, nor rescheduled and your reservation is forfeited. Company reserves the right to refuse reservations at its sole discretion.
Cancellations: Renter’s is responsible for payment of all expenses incurred up to the time of cancellation of the assignment, plus 50 percent of the fee; however, if notice of cancellation is given less than two 2 business days before the rental date, Renter’s will be charged 100 percent fee.
Change of booking: If renter’s change booking less than 24 hours before the start time a service fee of $25/hr of the booking.
Postponements: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Renter’s will be charged a 100 percent fee if postponement of the assignment occurs the day of the rent and 50 percent fee if postponement occurs 1 week before date of the rent.
Inclement Weather: Our staff opens up the Studio during inclement weather so you will not have to cancel with your client(s). If the roadways are not safe to drive and we cannot open the Studio, there is no refund but you will be able to reschedule the same reservation hours to the next available reservation date for no additional charge.
2. Length of Use:
Two hours minimum rental. Hot Rod Productions cleanup must be completed by the end of the rental period. If the studio is not satisfactorily returned to the state it was prior to the rental period, a clean-up fee will be assessed of $250.00. Overtime will be calculated in increments of 15 minutes beyond the contracted end-time of the rental period when the Renter is either still using or cleaning up the studio space. Overtime fees will be assessed as per the Hot Rod Productions prorated hourly rate. Do not arrive late – Renter’s rental time begins promptly at the designated starting time and ends promptly at the designated ending time. If you need additional time and a studio available you can purchase additional time a studio hourly rate before your end time. There will be NO exceptions to this so don’t ask.
3. Terms of Use:
Use of our studio and our equipment is AT RENTER’S OWN RISK. Renter hereby waives rights to seek legal redress for mishaps, accidents, and/or loss while on our premises. Renter agrees to leave the studio and adjacent grounds in the same condition as they were when Renter arrived. Renters are solely responsible for any legal infractions Renter or members of Renter’s party make during the conduct of the shoot, be they in our studio or elsewhere on the grounds. This includes all other violations or citations, and legal action resulting from the conduct of the shoot, taken at whatever time. Renter agrees to hold harmless Hot Rod Productions. Its owner, agents, representatives, and contractors acting on its behalf for any loss, accident, or injury to Renter’s self or anyone who accompanies Renter while on our premises. Renter agrees to be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying Renter while on our premises. Renters are solely responsible for the safety and well-being of any party Renter engages. Renter understands that if the Company observes dangerous, pornographic, or negligent practices or activities the Company reserves the right to stop the shoot and require Renter and Renter’s party to leave immediately — HOWEVER, Company assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY to act in such cases. Renter agrees to hold Hot Rod Productions. Its agents, representatives, and anyone acting on behalf of Company completely harmless from any action, legal or otherwise, that results from Renter’s conduct. Renters are solely responsible for verifying that all models and performers employed during Renter’s rental period are of legal age for the activities they are to be engaged in. Company has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the Renter’s activities but reserves the right to end those activities if it becomes aware that legal age violations are on-going. Renter agrees that a Company representative can be present in the studio at all times Renters are using it.
4. Equipment:
Company agrees to provide equipment in good working order but makes no special guarantees as to say equipment’s functionality or suitability for Renter’s purposes. Company is not liable for acts out of its control that affect the recording capabilities such as power outages, weather or emergencies. In such cases, the Company will reschedule Renter at no extra charge to finish recording
5. Miscellany:
This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding and agreement between the Client and the Company. Any modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. Any waiver of a breach or default hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver of a subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement. The laws of the State of Tennessee shall govern this Agreement. The parties have read both this entire Agreement, agree to all its terms, and acknowledge receipt of a complete copy of the Agreement signed by both parties. The person signing below shall be fully responsible for ensuring that full payment is made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
6. Damage
Renter shall be solely responsible for any damage or theft to the Company’s property or equipment that occurs during the time Renter or his or her party occupies the Studio. Renter agrees to pay reasonable additional repair costs to bring damaged equipment back to working condition. Renter agrees to pay for damage to the Premises, including spills, excessive wear, marks or stains on furniture, fixtures or painted surfaces. Prohibit the use of oil, paint or stain on any studio backdrop, if evidence found Renter will be responsible for the amount of damage backdrop and shipping cost.
Any item within the Hot Rod Productions inventory found missing after the rental period will result in replacement cost being assessed to the Renter.
7. Prohibited Misconduct: Including causing a nuisance to other clients, mistreatment of Hot Rod Productions staff, illegal activity, destruction/vandalism of Hot Rod Productions equipment or facilities.
8. Children All children must be supervised at all times
9. Flame, Fire or Pyrotechnics:
Open flame, fire and pyrotechnics are prohibited at all times inside the facility and within the grounds of Hot Rod Productions
10. Renter responsibility:
The Renter is responsible for all activities of Renters Party brought into the studio or premises and any infraction to this agreement to include any fee assessment.
Its is strongly encouraged that the renter seeks usage agreements and model releases for all participating parties in the photoshoot. Generic Model release document could be found here.
Getting Started
Start with our order form. Tell us how you'd like your song to be produced. Complete your order and upload a rough sketch of your song to our web site.
Laying Down The Tracks
We'll start by recording a simple guitar/piano scratch track of your song synced to a click track. From there, we'll continue to lay down the tracks for your production.
You'll be able to review, request changes or approve each instrument before we to move on to the next one. Hot Rod Productions will guide and help you through the entire production process.
Recording Your Vocals
After the instruments are recorded, it's your turn to lay down the final vocal tracks. We'll send you instructions on how to record and upload your vocals when you get to this stage.
If you're not a singer, we've got you covered. We have a variety of vocalists in different styles for both lead and background vocals.
Mixing and Mastering
In the final step, your song will be mixed and mastered Hot Rod Productions engineer which will also register song composition with BMI for Hot Rod to receive proper credit and can assist the artist in registering the completed song under your artist registration to ensure your set up for success upon leaving
