Musicians deserved better. Founded by working musicians who understood the challenges artists faced, Dare was built around creating professional spaces where musicians could rehearse, record, and create without the usual headaches. Nearly four decades later, that idea is still at the center of everything we do.
Today, Dare Studios is home to multiple rehearsal spaces, professional recording facilities, video production, live streaming, and equipment rental. But the mission hasn't changed. Give musicians a great place to make music.


Over the years, Dare has welcomed musicians connected to artists including: Mariah Carey, Joan Jett, Dream Theater, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ziggy Marley, Billy Joel, The Beach Boys, Deep Purple, The Grateful Dead, and The Ramones. Your name doesn't have to be on the list yet. Everyone starts somewhere.
Sound your best, we will do the rest!
Mike Epstein
OWNER / AUDIO ENGINEER
Peter Ippolito
STUDIO MANAGER / AUDIO ENGINEER
Don Ayala
AUDIO ENGINEER
Free WiFi is provided in all rooms at Dare Studios
Located in Deer Park we are easy to get to from anywhere on Long Island.
Trusted by national acts from all around the country, our recording services are some of the best in the industry.