515 Daniel Webster Highway, Unit F · Merrimack, NH
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.
Studio Open Mic
Studio Open Mic & Artist Networking Night
Thursday, November 19, 2026 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Joyful Noise Studios, Merrimack NH
An intimate studio open mic and artist networking night at Joyful Noise Studios. Each act takes the room for a short set while the audience listens from the mix room and front green room. We put together a mix of each act's performance, and a tripod/phone holder is set up for self-recording.
- Three songs per act
- Performances in the live room
- Audience in the mix room and front green room
- A mix of each act's performance
- Tripod / phone holder for self-recording
10 of 10 spots remaining
Solo $100 · Duo $150 · one spot each
Studio news & updates
What's happening right now
The latest straight from the studio on Instagram — new projects, sessions, and announcements, updated automatically.
Latest update · Oct 27, 2026
🎙️ STUDIO UPDATE — OCTOBER 26! 🎶 We are getting SO close! The furniture is officially in, the front-room mural is finished thanks to our good buddy Jake Daniels, and we’ve got the drums set up in the live room and have started testing everything out. The rooms are sounding fantastic! You’ll notice it’s a little dark in this video — right now we’re running on our LED vibe lighting and a few extension cords. 😂 Our electrician is coming October 27 to get the overhead lighting and wall power up and running. Until then… it’s all vibe! We’re also finally showing off some of the heart of the new studio: 🎚️ Audient ASP4816 Heritage Edition console 🔊 PMC 6-2 monitors 🔥 Warm Audio stereo LA-2A & 1176-style compression 🔥 Heritage Audio Herchild stereo tube compressor 🔥 Stereo pair of Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel strips 🔥 Heritage Audio Super 8 — eight channels of 1073-style preamps 🎧 WE ARE NOW BOOKING RECORDING SESSIONS! If you’re an artist or band looking to record, we’d love to break in the new studio with you! We’ll be offering special introductory rates, so now is a great time to get on the calendar. We also have availability in our studio membership programs. If you’re a singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, or musician looking for a professional studio to work out of, reach out and come check out what we’re building. 🎶 AND A REMINDER — OUR SONGWRITING CONTEST IS OPEN! We’ll be choosing winners in two categories: 17 & under and 18+, with a FREE single recording going to the winner of each category! Head over to Joyful Noise Studios NH to submit your song and get all the details. We’re almost there. We can’t wait to make some music with you! Joyful Noise Studios | Merrimack, NH #JoyfulNoiseStudios #RecordingStudio #NHMusic #NewHampshireMusic #MerrimackNH RecordingSession MusicProduction SingerSongwriter SongwritingContest StudioMembership Audient PMC HeritageAudio RupertNeveDesigns WarmAudio
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Oct 21, 2026
🎶 WE’RE ALMOST THERE! — GRAND OPENING NOVEMBER 14! 🎶 Joyful Noise Studios is officially in the home stretch! The acoustic treatment and fabric are UP, the rooms are coming together, and at this point we’re mostly waiting on furniture, a few more pieces of equipment, and the final finishing touches. We still have a little staining to do on the diffuser behind the drums, but after months of building, we are closing in on opening day! 🎉 GRAND OPENING — NOVEMBER 14 | 12:00–8:30 PM Come hang out, tour the new studio, meet the crew, grab some food from the Taco Bar 🌮, and jump up for our Open Mic 🎤. We’ll also be announcing the winners of our Songwriting Competition! 🏆 17 & Under Winner — FREE recording of one single 🏆 18 & Older Winner — FREE recording of one single That means we’re giving away TWO complete single recording opportunities! If you’ve got an original song, get it submitted now! Head over to joyfulnoisestudiosnh.com for details and to enter. We’ve put a ton of work into creating a space where artists can write, record, learn, collaborate, and make great music—and we can’t wait to finally open the doors. 📍 Joyful Noise Studios — Merrimack, NH 📅 November 14 | Noon–8:30 PM Opening day is almost here. See you at the studio! 🎸🎙️🥁
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Oct 20, 2026
🎤 COME MAKE SOME NOISE WITH US! 🎶 Join us for an ALL-AGES OPEN MIC as part of the Joyful Noise Studios Open House celebration! 📅 Saturday, November 14th ⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM 📍 Joyful Noise — two units down from Joyful Noise Studios 515 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH Whether you’re ready to step up to the mic or just want to enjoy an evening of local music, we’d love to have you! Bring your voice, your instrument, and your friends. 💜 🎵 PERFORMER SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Want to perform? Email joyfulnoisestudiosnh@gmail.com for sign-up details. 🏆 Stay until 8:30 PM for the announcement of our Singer-Songwriter Contest winners! Come early for studio tours from noon–5:30 PM and the Los Primos taco bar from 5–6:30 PM. Let’s celebrate together! #JoyfulNoiseStudios #openmicnight #nhmusicians #merrimacknh #allages
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Oct 18, 2026
🎉 YOU’RE INVITED! JOYFUL NOISE STUDIOS OPEN HOUSE 🎉 Come celebrate our opening on Saturday, November 14th! Tour the studio, meet us, and learn about recording, music production, and hands-on learning opportunities. We’re excited to share this space with our community! 💜🎶 ✂️ NOON — Ribbon cutting 🎛️ NOON–5:30 PM — Studio tours 🌮 5–6:30 PM — Taco bar from @losprimos.mex.nh 🎤 6:30–8:30 PM — All-ages Open Mic at Joyful Noise, two units down from the studio! 🏆 At 8:30 PM, we’ll announce our Singer-Songwriter Contest winners—one in the 18+ category and one in the 17 & under category. Each winner receives a free recording! 📍 515 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 🌐 JoyfulNoiseStudiosNH.com Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate a new home for music in Merrimack! #joyfulnoisestudios #merrimacknh #nhmusic #openhousesaturday #recordingstudios
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Music Lessons & Artist Development
Learn the Instrument. Find Your Sound. Build Something of Your Own.
You can come here to learn an instrument. You can stay here to become an artist.
At Joyful Noise Studios, every student can have a different destination. Maybe you want to learn piano for fun. Maybe you want to become a stronger singer. Maybe you're tired of only learning other people's songs and want to write your own. Maybe you want to record an album, learn production and engineering, join a band, perform professionally, or prepare for a major audition.
We'll meet you where you are — and help you build a path toward where you want to go.
Goal-based music education and artist development for Youth • High School Students • Adults • Aspiring Producers • Artists.
YouthHigh School StudentsAdultsAspiring ProducersArtists
The Joyful Noise Artist Pathway
Students can enter at any level and explore as much or as little of the pathway as they want.
Learn
Create
Perform
Record
Produce
Develop
Learn
Create
Perform
Record
Produce
Develop
Private Music Lessons
Traditional lessons that build strong fundamentals while also encouraging creativity, musicianship, confidence, and each student's individual musical interests.
VocalsPiano & KeyboardsGuitarBassDrumsGuitar + Vocals
Additional instruments available based on instructor availability.
Songwriting & Original Music
For students ready to move beyond covers and develop their own material.
SongwritingLyricsMelodyChord progressionsCompositionArrangementHarmonyCo-writingDeveloping original materialFinding your individual sound & style
Bring an existing idea or start completely from scratch.
Recording & Studio Development
For students ready to step into the studio and learn how professional records get made.
Professional recordingStudio performanceMicrophone techniqueTracking and overdubbingWorking to a clickSession preparationArrangementRecording original musicUnderstanding the professional studio process
Music Production & Engineering
For students interested in creating music behind the scenes.
Music productionPro Tools and other DAWsRecording techniquesMicrophonesSignal flowEditingMixingEngineeringArrangementProducing artistsProducing your own original music
Artist Development
For students who want to take everything further: customized artist-development programs combining areas such as:
SongwritingMusicianshipPerformanceRecordingProductionArtist IdentityRelease Preparation
Built around the individual artist rather than forcing everyone through the same curriculum.
Specialized Program
Performance & Audition Prep
A specialized program for singers and musicians preparing for high-level auditions, competitions, showcases, college auditions, televised talent competitions, and other major performance opportunities. The program is customized around the specific audition or opportunity and may include:
Song selection
Vocal coaching
Performance coaching
Stage presence
Audition strategy
Arrangement and song interpretation
Microphone technique
Working with backing tracks or live accompaniment
Camera performance
Interview and introduction preparation
Building confidence under pressure
Mock auditions
Recording audition submissions
Professional demo or audition video preparation
Preparing for a major audition?
Whether you're preparing for a local showcase, college music program, professional opportunity, or a nationally televised talent competition such as American Idol or America's Got Talent, we can build a customized preparation program around your specific goals.
Joyful Noise Studios is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any television program or competition.
Find Your Path
What do you want to do with music?
Tell us about your goals
Choose a path above and we'll start your inquiry with it selected.
You don't need to know exactly where music will take you. You just need somewhere that won't limit where you can go.
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
After-School Access · Monday–Friday
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+
Daytime & Evening Access · Monday–Friday
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
After-School Access · Monday–Friday
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.
$150one-time · ~2–3 weeks
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.
Level 1 — Create
$100/month
6 Producer Lab Hours / Month
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
Recommended
Level 2 — Develop
$200/month
8 Lab Hours + 1 Studio A Training Hour / 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
Level 3 — Immerse
$300/month
10 Lab Hours + 2 Studio A Training Hours / 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.
Analog console & routingOutboard equipmentProfessional monitoringDAWs & cue mixesDedicated live room
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
$300one-time ~4 weeks
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
Included ~1 hour
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
Demonstrate competency → approved for independent use
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.
Level 1
$299/month
2 × 4-Hour Sessions
8 Hours Monthly
Focused monthly sessions
Perfect for artists, producers, and engineers who want Studio A available for a couple of focused sessions every month.
Most Popular
Level 2
$499/month
4 × 4-Hour Sessions
16 Hours Monthly
For active creators
Designed for active artists, producers, and engineers who are consistently recording, producing, mixing, writing, or working with clients.
Top Tier
Level 3
$899/month
8 × 4-Hour Sessions
32 Hours Monthly
Your regular professional workspace
For serious independent producers, engineers, artists, and music professionals who want Studio A to function as their regular professional workspace.
Producers & Engineers
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
Head Producer
Founder
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).
Noah KahanGrace PotterLake Street DiveThe OfficeNetflixNature Valley
Founder
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.
