What are your points as an engineer and recording studios?

We offer you the best prices along with a great atmosphere. John Seda has over 25 years of experience as a musician, producer and engineer. Our studio is designed to comfort the needs of today's demanding musician. We offer recording gear as well as instruments to perform on, in case of, that last minute inspiration when you wish you had that Fender Strat.

Why are your rates so low?

First of all, I want to clear up the myth about if the price is low, it must be no good. This myth does not apply to our studio. We love and feel extreme passion for music. Some people call that "Mad Love." We would not have it any other way. We offer you the atmosphere, the quality and the best price. Our mission is to provide the means at a affordable price to make you musical experience a pleasant one.

How long have you been in business?

Rising Sun Music recording studios in Tampa Florida close Clearwater has been a reality since 2000. I have had 2 other recording studios under my previous recording label Brown Sound Records established in 1995. When I got married in November 2000, I was inspired by my wife to rename the label to Rising Sun Music Inc. From 1999 to 2003, we were solely dedicated to producing music and as of the end of 2003, we went full time into the recording business.

Are you a record company? Do you sign artist?

No. We are not a label and we do not sign artists. We are a recording studio and music production facility. Today's market is designed for artists to go independent and with all the benefits artists have now with this new technology that offers artists the opportunity to sell their music online without having to share any of their revenues with anyone. We do consult and we do produce music but it is offered as a service. We also have a digital distribution company called http://BornAMusician.com that offers the lowest prices on the planet to distribute your music around the world via 150 digital stores worldwide including iTunes, Amazon, EMusic, Spotify, YouTube Monetization and many more at one low price. For those who get confused because I produce music with many of my friends for promotional purposes we are not a record label. We use Rising Sun Music as a label that represents my music which is no different that many people are doing in the industry today. I am Independent.

Who have you had the pleasure working with?

Taj Majal, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wendy Melvoin, John Blackwell, Harold Acevedo, Millie Puente, Robert Lockwood Jr., Tony Bennett, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Eddie "Gua Gua" Rivera, Robben Ford, War, Victor Mendoza, Rick Latham, Dave Samuels, Giovanni Hidalgo, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson, Greg Errico, Vernon "Ice" Black, Gali Sanchez, Raphet, Juan "Pericles" Covas, Tito Puente, Little Richard, Gran Combo, Edgardo Rodriquez, Karl Perrazo, Raul Rekow, Greg Bissonete, Zoro, Luis Aquino (Lead Trumpet for Yanni), Frank Ferrer, Adalberto Santiago, Quintin Berry, Pablito Rosario, Anthony Carrilo, Victor Payano, Cachete Maldonado, The artist formerly known as "Prince" Walfredo Reyes Jr., Ritchie Gajate, Fred Coury (Cinderella), Alex Acuna King, Charles Glenn (Ozone and DeBarge), John Ravenhall, Dan Hougesen, Apostle J. Dancy, Marcia Higgs, Fernando Diaz, Noah Bellamy, John Ried, Michael Cordone, Luis Alicea, Desean Jackson and many more.

This is my first recording experience, and I want to know what should I do to prepare myself before entering a recording session?

Practice! Take time to prepare your musical arrangements and chops before entering the studio. Practice until your fingers bleed. I only say this to save you money. It consumes a lot of recording time trying to arrange the song in the studio. Of course, the best things are spontaneous, but that always happens anyway.

Do you charge for setting up the drums?

No, we don't. We start charging once we start the EQ process which is part of the art.

What kind of music do you record?

All genres - no exceptions! Country music, Rock, Latin, Reggae, Hip Hop, Classical you name we will record it at Rising Sun Music recording studios in Tampa, Florida.

How many instruments can you record at the same time?

My studio is designed to handle 2 guitars, 1 bass guitar, drums, and keyboards simultaneously with no problem.
How do I get to your studio?

Use our Map Quest Generator located on our "Contact Us Page".
Typing in your address or the starting point, it will generate the direction from your point to our studio!

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

If you want to, you can bring your own equipment. However, we offer instruments ranging from guitars, bass, drums, full percussion, keyboards, cymbals, etc, at no extra charge! Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions.

Can I bring food to the studio?

Yes, you can. We have a beautiful Zen Garden where you can sit down to enjoy your meal. We offer water, coffee, and tea at no extra charge. We also have a barbecue grill which you can use if you wish. All types of restaurants are available in the area.

Do you have a parking space?

Yes we have a large parking space.

Do you produce music and bands?

Yes, we do, No exceptions! Country music, Rock, Latin, Reggae, Hip Hop, Classical you name we will record it; however,  there is additional charge for producing.

Do you teach audio classes?

Yes, we do. These classes are designed to help you with your home studio set-up. In most cases, people purchase equipment without realizing the learning curve involved. Our classes are the shortcut to help you on your way to recording your demo, so you can concentrate on your music and not on the years of knowledge you would have to acquire to achieve a successful recording.

What kind of payments do you accept?

We accept Cash, Check, Credit Card, and Paypal.

What is your business hours?

24/7. We are available at any time you need to record as long as our schedule is available. Most musically inclined people are night owls, so we here to serve!

"Where the atmosphere, quality and price playback in harmony"
For more info Contact Us at 813-340-6126.
We speak English, Spanish, and Japanese.
A Tampa Bay Recording Studio

Taj Majal, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wendy Melvoin, John Blackwell, Harold Acevedo, Millie Puente, Robert Lockwood Jr., Tony Bennett, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Eddie “Gua Gua” Rivera, Batacumbele, Robben Ford, War, Lonnie Jordon, Victor Mendoza, Rick Latham, Dave Samuels, Giovanni Hidalgo, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson, Greg Errico, Vernon “Ice” Black, Gali Sanchez, Raphet, Juan “Pericles” Covas, Tito Puente, Little Richard, Disney, Gran Combo, Freddy Kenton, Danny Santiago, Sal Rodriguez, Marcos Reyes, Pelican Productions, Los Kentons,  Edgardo Rodriquez, Karl Perrazo, Raul Rekow, Greg Bissonete, Zoro, Luis Aquino (Lead Trumpet for Yanni), Frank Ferrer, Adalberto Santiago, Quintin Berry, Pablito Rosario, Anthony Carrilo, Victor Payano, Cachete Maldonado, The artist formerly known as “Prince”, Marty Balin, Walfredo Reyes Jr., Ritchie Gajate, Fred Coury (Cinderella), Alex Acuna King, Charles Glenn (Little Richard and DeBarge), Ozone, Elena Sahara aka Elena Romanova, Gwen Stefani and No Doubt, Bobby Kimball John Ravenhall, Johnny Boy Records, Dan Hougesen, Mark Wills, Slavko Stefanovic, Anica Milenkovic, Apostle J. Dancy, Marcia Higgs, Joan Kay, Steppenwolf, Fernando Diaz, Noah Bellamy, John Reid, Michael Cordone, Donny Vosburgh, Bradley Livingston, Bradley Falk, Franco De Vita, Marcus Terrell Smith and John Pinto Jr. from the cast of The Book of Mormon, Weezer, Aja Lorraine, Black Boi, Layne Harper, Carl Harris, Such A Voice ( Bud Light, Gillette, T-Moblie, Five Guys, Dodge) Such A Voice producer Angela Castonguay, John Seda is a Mentor for the Recording Connection Audio Institute, Film Director Hemant Dinkar, Actor Aryan Vaid, Navy Seal 3 Star Admiral Sean A. Pybus interview, Leo Villanueva,, Einar K Five / Norway, Scott Reynolds, Aya Iwata, Joni Klein-Higger, Gina Lamonte, 48 Hour Film Project nomination for Best Musical Score, Mello Red, Bizzy Bone, Outpost Studios, San Francisco, Pod People, Holly Jacobs, Arawak B, Amara La Negra, BMG, Michelle Trumpler, Karissa Rodriguez, Mike McManus, The RudeBwoy Management Group, Fast Life Entertainment, Divine Records / Sony, Robert Brown, Gary Jenkins. Kevin Evans, Troy Wrigley. Tim Breitbach, Minimize USA, Trina, Baby Girl, Lady Slim, Lady London, Kitty Kat, Universal Voice Talent, Terry Daniels, Stephen Savage, Luis Alicea, Desean Jackson, Jessica Borga aka Black Widow Borga, Jordon Jay Adams, Vic Tipnes , Jonathan Mellor, Abner Nieves from Puya, Grammy Nominee Beram Harp, Gerardo Velez, Laine, NY JOE, Tony Delavora, Jose Alejandro Medina, Effecto Del Teatro, Lizzy Jane, Tvboo, Sharkey, Desmond Davidson, Juneteenth Music Entertainment, Joyce Ward aka JW, Rob Marley, Universal Voice Talent, Spectrum TV, New York Times, Dana Chivvis NBC News, Scott Curtis Chief of Staff, Logistics and Engineering Directorate (J4), U.S. Central Command, American Cancer Society, Adrian Serrano - Legendary Music Label, Derrick Stanfield Kivoi, AMK Muzik, Sofi, Judah, Bo Bice, Mark Stadnyk owner of Somnium Guitars, Laura Morena, Chase Kamata, Norwegian Cruise Line, Zach Haywood, April Lufriu, Eddie Kramer, John McDermott, Janie Hendrix from Experience Hendrix LLC and Jeff and the Universe, Jeff Martin and The Universe, Pap Yen, Trent Mullins, Jahfari, Raul D Hernandez and many more.

“It's an environment that fosters creativity, encourages experimentation, and celebrates the power of sound, where melodies come alive, dreams take shape, and artists find their voice.
Elena Romanova - Theatrical singer and actress / 3rd place runner-up on The Voice in Russia.

"Rising Sun Music recording studios in Tampa, Florida takes you on a journey of creativity... that lasts a lifetime."
- Cruz Baca Sembello - Los Angeles Publishing Administrator, Composed Gravity for Motion Picture "Cocoon"

"I always had a great creative, musical time with the RSM group. An eclectic, energetic group of musicians."
- Walfredo Reyes Jr. Drummer for Steve Winwood

"Rising Sun Music recording studios in Tampa Bay "Great place to work at. The Best!'"
- Juan "Pericles" Covas Grammy Award Winning engineer

The song "Out To The Ball Game" produced by John Seda perfectly expresses the mood of Spring Training. It takes my emotions to the next energy level!"
- Sho Ishida TV Director, Nihon TV (Tokyo, Japan)

"To John Seda -The best in sounds for us"
- Tito Puente Legendary Grammy Award Winning percussionist

"Music and sports can provide a relationship beyond any language barrier.... We international sports fans are very happy with the song "Out to the Ball Game" produced by John Seda. Through it, we can feel the warmth of our American friends. When you welcomed Hideki Matsui through this song, it cheered him very much and made him more comfortable about living in America."
- Takahiro Nomura, Mainichi Newspaper editor Tokyo, Japan

John Seda and Rising Sun Music recording studios in Tampa, Florida found our project quite early. John's recording studio is a sanctuary and gymnasium for raw creativity. His gift is gently cracking you open so good stuff can flow out. His expansive resume cannot reveal the depth of his versatility. I've never seen a tool he needed hat he couldn't pull out hoof his toolkit. His creative hand has left fingerprints all over Guided Passage
- Bradley Falk's, Become who you are.

"Rising Sun Music has the best quality, sound, engineer, and vibe in the Tampa Bay area."
- "King Charles Glenn" Platinum Record Recipient, Bassist for Legendary "Little Richard" and "Ozone"

Rising Sun Music is a place where music really happens. She can be born here, or simply visit for fun, but either way music is alive + happy here.
- Ed Verner

After recording in so many studio's around the world:

"RISING SUN MUSIC IS WHERE POSITIVE CREATIVITY ABOUNDS"
- Donny Vosburgh

Rising Sun Music is Among the Best of 5 music Producers and Recording Studios In Tampa Bay

“Quoted BY CBS NEWS”

Production Nominations

2016 ISC Competition

Semifinalist for the song Willie The Worm

written by Joni Klein-Higger and produced by John Seda

2016 Songwriting Competition

Award Award Finalist Children Category for the song Buckle Up Those Seatbelts

written by Joni Klein-Higger and produced by John Seda

2016 International Songwriting Competition

Semifinalist for the song Willie The Worm

written by Joni Klein-Higger and produced by John Seda

Official Award for Action On Film Festival

48 Hour Film Project nomination for Best Musical Score

Rising Sun Music news June 28, 2019:

At the studio with my bro Big Smooth excited about our new music release and accomplishment Gotta Get Back To You Girl. Currently number one on Spotify’s Release Radar.

Gotta Get To You Girl

Produced and recorded by John Seda at Rising Sun Music Recording Studios in Tampa Florida.

Music by John Seda and Lyrics by Big Smooth.

Big Smooth Lead, Rap and Background vocals.

John Seda performed Guitars, Keyboards, Drum Programming and Background Vocals.

The Bass King also know as Charles Glenn on Bass Guitar

Carlos Sánchez on Trumpets.

Look up John Seda on Spotify and check out our new single Gotta Get Back To You Girl.

Rising Sun Music is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 813-340-6126

All studio bookings require a $50.00 deposit.

By Appointment Only

No Walk Ins

"We have the MAGIC and It's No Secret"
For more info Contact Us at 813-340-6126.
We speak English, Spanish, and Japanese.

 Hi my name is John Seda, and I am the President of Rising Sun Music.  For years, I have been working on developing a new way in music.  Our music is a fusion of traditional and contemporary rhythms.  I decided years ago to develop music that has meaning and that would touch and heal the listener's soul.  I believe in making music, sounds and rhythms that can bring out different emotions within people. Within my travels I became more interested in different styles of music. My vision was to create world music that would implement various rhythms from different countries taking the listener on a world journey. During the years many great artist have recorded with the Rising Sun Music team.  Our concept is that of Unity through music.  Our goal is to develop music that the world can enjoy and embrace.  God created music as the universal language so we can all understand each other without any boundaries. Rising Sun Music is here to assist you in making you musical dream come true.

Sincerely,                             

John Seda

President / Rising Sun Music

Born in Long Island, New York on July 9, 1958, and raised in Puerto Rico, John Seda, President of Rising Sun Music and BornAMusician.com has always had a natural knack for creating music. He learned his first chords at age 11 from his mother, Gloria Seda Lopez. The passion this instilled in him kept him focused on music, and soon after, he began leading most of the bands in which he participated. As leader of these groups, he developed producing skills as he learned sound and experimented with different sound and production techniques. He stood out as a youth because of this difference, and he began playing guitar solos for bigger and better known groups. By the age of 15, he was playing among the best Latin Jazz players of his time.

In working with national and local artists, John has found every project to be a learning experience, both for himself and for the artist. He looks forward to this growing process with every new project. “Sometimes people come in and they have a unique talent, and sometimes they don’t even know they have it,” John says. The opportunity to help harvest that talent is what he loves the most about his job. It gives him the opportunity to help local artists open doors for themselves with their music.

John Seda is endorsed by Black Diamond Strings,RME audio Cubase Pro and all SteinberG productS and SOMNIUM GUITARS

Rising Sun Music and John Seda join forces with Third Planet Studio to

Support the Arts.

Third Planet Studio is a non traditional virtual music and art group that ensures each of our artists have 100% ownership of their work and maintain full creative freedom through the medium of NFT’s and blockchain technology.

Rising Sun Music is open 7 days a week. 813-340-6126

All studio bookings require a $60.00 deposit.

By Appointment Only

No Walk Ins

"We have the MAGIC and It's No Secret"
For more info Contact Us at 813-340-6126.
We speak English, Spanish, and Japanese.