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Welcome to SONARA Studio

SONARA Studio Sardinia is a fully equipped professional recording studio and creative retreat space on the island of San Pietro, off the southwest coast of Sardinia. The studio specializes in electronic music production, singer-songwriter recording, live instrument recording, mixing, mastering, and one-on-one artist mentorship.

We also run SONARA Sessions, intensive week-long music production retreats with world-class mentors, limited to 6 students per edition. Accommodation and private chef services are available on the property for visiting artists and bands looking for a residential recording experience in Italy.

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Our Story

SONARA Studio Sardinia was created to support artists worldwide — whether they are looking for creative guidance, professional production, or simply a space to deepen their sound.

What began as a personal sanctuary has grown into a trusted remote studio for musicians, producers, and labels across the globe. From our base on the peaceful island of San Pietro, we collaborate with clients from every corner of the world.

We offer everything from mixing and mastering to artist development, co-production, online education, and behind-the-scenes creative support. The studio also hosts intimate retreats here in Sardinia, giving artists the rare opportunity to step away from distractions, reconnect with their vision, and create in harmony with nature.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help artists unlock their potential — whether we are working together remotely or in person.

We offer professional-level services with a personal, artist-first approach. Through one-on-one coaching, mixing and finishing support, and private collaborations, we meet artists exactly where they are. Some come for technical precision. Others come for creative clarity. Many come for both.

We are committed to long-term relationships and high-quality outcomes. Whether you’re polishing a final mix, developing your sound, or building a release from scratch, SONARA is a space where music is treated with care and intention.

Our Values

We believe in authenticity over trends, depth over noise, and quality over quantity.

We create with integrity and intention, guided by values of presence, growth, and real human connection. At Sonar, we celebrate diversity of sound and spirit. We honor vulnerability as part of the process, and we welcome collaboration as a way to evolve.

Music is our medium, but what we are really building is a culture — one where artists can thrive, trust their instincts, and feel at home.

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Location

Località Spalmatore SNC, Carloforte, 09014 Sardinia, Italy

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Guest mentors and collaborators involved over the years

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SABO
DJ, Producer & Founder of Sol Selectas

LABELS: Sol Selectas, Redolent, Kindisch

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Rodriguez Jr.
Music Producer & Live Performer

LABELS: Mobilee records, Anjuna Deep, kompact

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Ralf Kollmann
Manager

LABELS: founder of Mobilee Records

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SAM SHURE
Music Producer & Live Performer

LABELS: Habitat, Cercle Records, OJO

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SKALA
DJ, Producer & Co-founder of Amaeo

LABELS: Amaeo, Innervisions, Stil vor Talent

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RUEDE HAGELSTEIN
Music Producer,Engineer & Label Owner

LABELS: Watergate Records, DUAT Records

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DAVID MAYER
DJ, Producer & Keinemusik Co‑founder

LABELS: Connected Frontline, Cacao, Objektivity

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NICO STOJAN
DJ, Producer & Co‑founder of Ouïe Music

LABELS: Ouïe Music, Crosstown Rebels, Rebellion

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Maria Die RUHE
Live Act, DJ & Vocals, Producer & Coach

LABELS: Owner of EXOFRAME Records and RTTR Records

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GiZ
DJ

LABELS: Stil Vor Talent

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Adana Twins
DJ & Producer

LABELS: SONARA

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Anja Schneider
DJ & Producer

LABELS: SONARA

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XINOBI
DJ & Producer

LABELS: SONARA

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Frankey & Sandrino
DJ & Producer

LABELS: SONARA

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TOOKER
Multi-instrumentalist, DJ & Label Founder

LABELS: SONARA, Crosstown Rebels, Mobilee

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Alma Ernst
Booking Agent & Industry Leade

LABELS:

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Cassy
DJ & Producer

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