Recording Studio Hidden Gem
A studio. A stage. A community.
Studio Hidden Gem is a professional recording, mixing and mastering studio in Amsterdam. Grammy-winning and internationally touring artists have recorded here as well as major brands like Red Bull, Farfetch and Disney+. Record a band, mix a release, film a podcast, or play an intimate live session.
The story of
Studio Hidden Gem
Hidden Gem started in 2022 with a simple idea: build the kind of room we always wanted to work in, then open it to everyone else. Cozy enough to feel like a living room, serious enough for records that get released.
Rufus van Baardwijk is a composer, producer and engineer who has scored films, produced albums and EPs, and written music for major Dutch and international brands and some of the Netherlands’ most listened-to podcasts.
Dante van der Zouwe is a composer, producer and engineer trained at HKU, at home in electronic music and post-production, handling everything from tracking to final mix.
Trusted by Grammy-winning artists and major brands
Studio Hidden Gem has scored number one charting Dutch podcasts, produced commercial music and sound design for world renown brands, and hosted Grammy-winning artists in our live room. We have scored films screened at international festivals worldwide. This is a working studio run by people who make records, score films, and produce shows for a living.
Our Recording Services
24/7 Instant Self-Booking Studio
Where creativity finds its sanctuary
Hidden Gem was designed to feel like a place you want to stay, not just a room you rent by the hour. Natural light, wood, plants, and the kind of quiet that lets you think. Artists make their best work here not because of the gear, but because of how the space makes them feel.
Beyond the sessions, Hidden Gem is a meeting point. We host live showcases with other communities, run our own live event programme, and bring musicians, producers, fans and creators together under one roof. Come for the recording. Stay for everything else.
We host intimate live sessions at the studio. Musicians perform, an audience watches up close. If you want to be part of the next one, check out our Sessions page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure which service you need?
We’d love to help you figure it out. Send us a message or come by for a coffee and a tour.
Can I visit the studio before booking?
Yes. We actively encourage it. Hidden Gem is the kind of place that makes more sense once you’re standing in it. Reach out to arrange a visit.
How do I become part of the live session community?
Follow us on Instagram and get on our mailing list for upcoming sessions and studio events.
A full production covers concept, music, multi-camera recording, edit and mix, built entirely around your show. We always prepare a quote in consultation with our producer.
Ready to work with us?
Whether you’re booking a session, starting a project, or just curious about the space: we’d love to hear from you. Come in for a coffee, send a message, or dive straight in.
