Your space to create
Whether you're a relative beginner or a seasoned pro, our specialist Silver Lake studios are the perfect place to create, write, produce, practice and mix music with no distractions.
In Silver Lake there are 28 spaces ready for your next project:
- Hone your mix on club-standard DJ equipment
- Rehearsal studios to jam with your band or practice for the next gig in
- Plug and play podcast studios for easy recording
- Recording studios to write songs or record vocals
Book and pay by the hour using our easy live calendar. It's time to let your creativity flow.
What is Pirate?
A worldwide network of DJ, production, rehearsal, podcast and dance studios, giving you round the clock access to create. Because we’re open 24/7, we've made the experience entirely self-serve using our unique entry code system — but if you ever need a hand, we're here. The fastest way to get support is via Live Chat.
On-site facilities
- Free parking (limited)
- High-speed WiFi
- Vending machines
- Kitchen facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
Protecting your health and safety during COVID-19
A number of measures have been put in place to ensure your studios can be enjoyed whilst respecting government regulations and personal space.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Contact tracing implemented across all regions
- Regular sanitization sweeps and studio reset cleans between bookings
- Social distancing markers throughout
- Hand sanitizer available
Boost your creativity with COMMUNITY
Created by artists, for artists, COMMUNITY is the home for Pirates the world over.
Receive advice and feedback on your music, find someone to collaborate with, enter competitions, share the best-kept secret in your area… or simply connect with like-minded people. It’s all possible here.
- Collaborate: Seek out a collaborator to contribute to your next project, or offer your skills to someone in need.
- Feedback room: A place for you to share your works in progress, receive advice, and provide constructive feedback.
- Challenges: Your chance to show the world your talent. Win gear, studio credit, mentoring, and much more with regular artist challenges.
- Industry advice: This section will help you to understand the ins and outs of the industry. Chat about processes, marketing your brand, and anything else related to the business within the creative arts.
- Artist opportunities: Get your music featured on Pirate.com, receive exclusive offers from Pirate partners, and plenty more.
ADA-compliant DJ booths
Studio 28 at Silver Lake has been specifically designed for accessible use. Book now and enjoy first-class DJ practice equipment with additional features, including:
- Wide access to the DJ desk
- 15-degree angled equipment
- Flat surfaces on either side
- Knee clearance for comfortable chair positioning
- Power sockets at front of desk
Feel the heat, Los Angeles
Sunset Boulevard is known for bringing the party, and is responsible for cultivating some of the most important moments in pop culture and music from the early ’60s to today. We love our sun-drenched neighborhood.
There's a lot to see and do around here, from the modernist architecture to exploring the eclectic artist-driven neighborhood:
- Grab an acai bowl from Juice Crafters or head up Silver Lake Boulevard to LAMILL Coffee for cold brew. If you're a night owl looking for some tunes, head to Los Globos for late-night beats, walking distance from our Sunset location.
- Need a little headspace? Check out Laurel and Hardy, a pocket-sized patch of grass that's five minutes away from the studio. Echo Park and the reservoirs are only a stone's throw away too.
- If two-wheels are better than four, the Los Angeles River bicycle path is nearby, with eight glorious miles through the Glendale Narrows to stretch your legs.
From the Community
Frequently asked questions
The Silver Lake edition of our FAQs has the top things you need to know about your session. Need more help? Hit up our support team via Live Chat or visit the knowledge hub.
Getting here and access
How do I book a session?
What is verification and how does it work?
I'm having trouble with a code or lock — help?
What if something breaks or I need a spare?
Are food and drinks available at the studios?
Studio Sitemap
On-site Facilities
- Self-serve, pay hourly
- Professional equipment
- Spares available
- 24/7 pin code access
- Kitchen area
- Free WiFi
- Recording studios
- Podcast studios
- Rehearsal studios
- DJ studios
- Restrooms
- Parking lot
- Common area
- 24/7 customer support
- Acoustically-treated rooms
- Climate controlled
Find Us
what3words location: ///loads.daring.into (Studio Entrance / Parking Lot)
what3words location: ///branch.dish.fool (Jones Building Entrance)
Silver Lake has two entrances: off Sunset, and down to basement level via the elevator; OR via the parking lot.
Driving? We have limited free parking on site. Parking lot access is via the coded gate on Joseph F Farivar Drive, on the corner of Reservoir and N Occidental.
Please note: We have limited valet parking Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00.
- When you arrive, show your booking confirmation to access the lot. If the lot is full, you’ll still be able to unload your gear at the door.
- It's free of charge for Pirate customers and tipping isn't expected.
- If a session goes past 17:00, the valet will find your studio and drop off the car keys.
- Outside of these hours and at weekends, you may park in any available spot.
Local buses include the 2, 4 and 704 at the Sunset/Silver Lake stop. You can also jump on these to get to our West Adams studio.
There are easy links to the University of Southern California, only 22 minutes from Pirate's Silver Lake studios.
