the studio 

What is The Studio?

Do you make beats, write lyrics/melodies, or play an instrument? Maybe you already have a bunch of songs up on SoundCloud? The Studio is the heart of Totem Star - an encouraging and inclusive creative space to take risks and learn all about music production and performance while building an incredible community. No matter where you are in the creative process, we'd love to help you turn your ideas into music.

About The Studio

Our studio located at King Street Station between Chinatown/ International District and Pioneer Square is currently open Tuesday through Fridays between 4-9pm. Tuesday-Thursdays are for booked sessions only, and Fridays are for drop-ins.

Getting Into Our Studio

Our studio is located directly to the right of the 2nd floor main entrance of King Street Station. If the front door is locked to get into the building, go down the stairs to your right from the main entrance. From there, you will enter through the ground floor of King Street Station, which is the Amtrak train station. Introduce yourself to the security and say you are going up to Totem Star. You will be directed to an elevator and take it to the 2nd floor.

WINTER 2025 PROGRAMS

The Studio is Now Open for Winter Quarter! 

Totem Star is so excited for Winter Quarter; it's time to make some incredible music together! The Studio is open Tuesday-Friday.

  • Tue/Wed/Thu  are SCHEDULED RECORDING SESSIONS ONLY. 

  • Fridays are Drop-in Days! No appointment needed - just come to work independently, hang out, and get musical insight from our team of artist mentors!

If you are a New Artist, we recommend coming in on a Friday to get familiar with the space and our organization. There, you can be onboarded and discuss with one of our Mentors to see about booking a session if we can accommodate your goals. If you are a returning artist, email info@totemstar.org or amyhall@totemstar.org to book a session. 

We are not offering one-on-one lessons for instruments, vocals, songwriting or production at this time, but we are more than happy to refer you to other incredible organizations in the community that are currently providing these resources.