A Home for
Music Creators
Southern New Hampshire's new creative hub for musicians, songwriters, producers, and aspiring artists of all ages.
Coming Fall 2026
Be among the first to experience Joyful Noise Studios.
Programs & Education
Music Education & Training
Hands-on programs for every age and level—learn songwriting, recording, music production, and audio engineering in a professional studio environment.
Joyful Noise Studios offers programs for Youth • High School Students • Adults • Aspiring Producers • Artists.
Also offering
Producer Labs
Professional Tools. Hands-On Learning. Your Music.
Creative workstations for people who want to learn recording, music production, editing, mixing, songwriting, beat making, and modern studio workflow.
Students
Junior High & High School
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
A hands-on environment where young musicians and aspiring producers can learn real-world recording and production skills while developing their own music.
Adults
Ages 18+
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · 6:45 PM – 10:30 PM
Designed for adult musicians, singer-songwriters, aspiring producers, home-studio creators, and independent artists who want access to professional production tools, instruction, and a dedicated creative environment.
Students
Junior High & High School
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
A hands-on environment where young musicians and aspiring producers can learn real-world recording and production skills while developing their own music.
Step 1
Complete Your New Member Training
Before a new member can begin using the Producer Lab independently, they must first complete the required New Member Training — an introduction to the studio, Producer Lab workstations, equipment, software, studio rules, workflow, and proper use of the facility.
New Member Training Required
A short certification before independent Lab access.
Step 2
Choose Your Lab Membership
Once your New Member Training is complete, pick the monthly membership that fits how much time you want in the Producer Lab. The same memberships are available to both students and adults — only the access hours differ.
Independent Access
After completing New Member Training, Level 1 members receive 6 hours of Producer Lab access every month.
- 6 hours of Producer Lab access every month
- Book in 1-hour or 2-hour increments
- Producer Lab workstations & production equipment
- Monthly hours reset each month
1 Studio A training hour every month
Access + Monthly Training
Level 2 members receive 8 hours of Producer Lab access plus 1 Studio A training hour every month.
- 8 hours of Producer Lab access every month
- Book lab hours in 1-hour or 2-hour increments
- 1 Studio A training hour every month
- Producer Lab workstations & production equipment
- Monthly hours reset each month
Studio A training sessions with Head Producer Ryan Ordway
Producer Lab + Studio A Training
Level 3 members receive 10 hours of Producer Lab access plus 2 monthly training hours conducted in Studio A with Head Producer Ryan Ordway.
- 10 hours of Producer Lab access every month
- Book lab hours in 1-hour or 2-hour increments
- 2 Studio A training hours every month
- Training takes place in Studio A
- Training personally conducted with Head Producer Ryan Ordway
- Monthly hours reset each month
Studio A Membership
Your Studio. Without the Overhead.
Recurring access to a professional recording environment—without the expense of building and maintaining your own. For singer-songwriters producing their own record, independent producers developing artists, and engineers looking for a facility to bring clients.
Getting Studio A Certified
Two paths to independent access
Studio A contains professional analog equipment, console routing, and outboard gear—so members must be approved before using the studio independently. Choose the path that fits your experience.
Studio A Training
For artists & producers new to analog studios
Designed for artists and producers who already understand DAWs like Pro Tools, LUNA, or Logic Pro, but need help learning to operate a professional analog recording studio.
Professional Orientation
For experienced producers & engineers
Professionals who already understand analog consoles, patchbays, signal flow, and professional recording environments skip the four-week training and complete a short Studio A orientation.
Orientation introduces
- Patchbay
- Console
- Monitoring
- Live-room connections
- Headphone system
- Outboard equipment
- Studio procedures
Choose Your Membership
Built around 4-hour recording blocks
Longer sessions are created by combining blocks when studio availability permits. All sessions require advance booking.
Focused monthly sessions
Perfect for artists, producers, and engineers who want Studio A available for a couple of focused sessions every month.
For active creators
Designed for active artists, producers, and engineers who are consistently recording, producing, mixing, writing, or working with clients.
Your regular professional workspace
For serious independent producers, engineers, artists, and music professionals who want Studio A to function as their regular professional workspace.
Bring your clients. Set your rates. Build your business.
Certified producers and engineers may use their Studio A membership to work with their own clients. Joyful Noise provides the professional facility—you provide the professional services and set your own production or engineering rates.
We provide the studio. You provide the talent.
Operate a professional recording business without leasing, building, equipping, or maintaining your own commercial studio.
Membership belongs to the certified individual and cannot be shared or transferred to another producer or engineer.
YOUR STUDIO. WITHOUT THE OVERHEAD.
Season Pass
Affordable. Flexible. Built Around Real Life.
A significantly more affordable and flexible alternative to a traditional college-based recording or audio-production program. Students shouldn't have to choose between working a job and pursuing their education in audio—so every Season Pass is individually built around each student's real-life availability.
Hands-On
Spend nine months learning recording and production inside a real professional studio.
Flexible
Build the program around your work schedule and availability.
Affordable
A more affordable path than many traditional college-based audio programs, focused directly on the skills you're here to learn.
Work While You Learn
Many of our students will have full-time or part-time jobs. That's okay. We can structure an individual Season Pass around a student's:
- Work Schedule
- Availability
- Goals
- Experience Level
- Desired Days Per Week
Some students want an intensive schedule, several days each week. Others work during the day and participate primarily during evenings or other available studio hours. There is no single schedule every Season Pass student must follow.
Work While You Learn
Keep Your Job. Build Your Career.
No Filler. Just Craft.
Skip the Filler. Learn the Craft.
“I want to become an engineer or producer, but I don't want to spend years in a traditional college program taking classes that have nothing to do with what I actually want to do.”
If that sounds like you, Joyful Noise Studios offers another path.
Nine months. Real equipment. Real studio experience. A schedule built around your life.
Custom Schedule • Custom Tuition
Because schedules and tuition are individualized, there is no single fixed price. Start with a consultation so we can learn about your goals, work schedule, experience, and budget before developing your individual Season Pass.
Stay Connected
Be Among the First
We're currently under construction and can't wait to open our doors in Fall 2026. Join our email list to receive:
- Grand opening announcements
- Early membership opportunities
- Class registration updates
- Studio news
- Special launch events
The Team
Led by Passion,
Driven by Experience
Ryan Ordway
Ryan is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with over two decades of experience in recording, mixing, music licensing, and commercial studio management. His time in studio operations at Berklee College of Music kept him connected to world-class facilities and the next generation of engineers. He has produced and engineered nearly 1,000 songs across genres.
His credits include work with Noah Kahan, Grace Potter, Lake Street Dive, Joy Oladokun, Gregory Alan Isakov, and Madison Cunningham. He recorded at Nashville's legendary Blackbird Studios with producer Ken Scott (The Beatles, Elton John, David Bowie).
Ryan's music has been licensed in over 13 countries, featured on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, and placed in shows including The Office and national campaigns for Nature Valley. He was nominated for Producer of the Year at the New England Music Awards (2023).
Michelle Ordway
Vocal Coach · Songwriter · Entrepreneur
Michelle is a vocalist, songwriter, and vocal coach whose musical foundation is rooted in contemporary worship and live vocal performance. She trained at Hillsong College, where she studied vocals and performed behind internationally recognized artists including Brooke Ligertwood, Israel Houghton, and Hillsong Worship.
After returning to New England, Michelle became an active part of the Seacoast music scene—creating and performing with several original bands while continuing to grow as a lead vocalist and collaborator. She is an artist grounded in authenticity, emotional connection, and purpose-driven music.
As an entrepreneur, Michelle brings a vision for building creative community through music education, mentorship, and performance—helping artists of all levels find their voice and develop their craft in a supportive, professional environment.
Our Philosophy
More Than a
Recording Studio
Joyful Noise Studios is being created as a community resource for Southern New Hampshire—a place where musicians connect, collaborate, learn, and grow together.
Welcoming & Inclusive
A space for every level—from first-time creators to seasoned professionals. Everyone belongs here.
Collaborative Community
Connect with fellow musicians, songwriters, producers, and engineers. The best music happens together.
Inspiring Environment
Purpose-built spaces with world-class acoustics designed to bring out your best creative work.
Nashville Songwriter Rounds
Bringing the spirit of Music City to New England with live songwriter rounds, where artists share songs and stories in an intimate, authentic setting.
