get excited about your music again
a residential studio and creative community where your songs get the momentum they deserve
the artist journey
takes more than talent
writing, producing, planning, releasing, and pushing mostly on your own, is stressful and let’s you lose the excitement that made you choose music in the first place.
zonkey studios is the place to bring that feeling back.
we welcome you into our creative and supportive community of people who understand the process and focus on getting the best out of your music.
“Zonkey Studios is like a second home to me. A refuge from city life, somewhere I can go to completely disconnect and reconnect to my creativity, nature and why exactly I love music. The community they’ve built is truly special, and musicians I’ve met there have become some of my dearest friends and collaborators. The studios are beautiful, equipped with everything you might need, and that combined with Michael and Simon’s expertise, attention to detail and intuitive approach to each song means you’re truly in the best possible hands.”
-Alex Apolline, Artist
how it works
a week living in your own residential studio in the Viennese forest. no commute, no notifications, no one else's schedule. just space to focus, build momentum, and finish the songs that have been waiting.
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Before your residential week, we work with you remotely to understand your songs, references, goals, and creative direction.
This means you arrive with clarity, confidence, and a shared vision, so the studio week can feel focused instead of rushed.
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You come to Zonkey for a focused artist retreat in our residential studio near Vienna.
This is where your songs get the time, attention, and creative energy they need. You step away from daily distractions and live and create in an environment built around music, community, and momentum.
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After the retreat, we continue remotely to finish your songs with mixing, mastering, and revisions.
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you leave with the energy of the retreat and the momentum of 3 release ready songs, a place in our community, and creative relationships that can last far beyond the retreat.
the residential area
This is for you if...
Read through a few of these. If more than one sounds familiar, you're probably exactly who this retreat was built for.
You can't hear your own music anymore
your space doesn't really go quiet. Sirens, deadlines, group chats, the next thing after the next thing. It's hard to hear your own songs over all of it.
your songs aren't unfinished because they're not good
they're unfinished because you've never had an uninterrupted week to actually sit with them. Talent was never the problem.
you miss why you started
somewhere between the releases and the routine, the excitement got buried. You want to remember what made music feel alive in the first place.
you've been doing this alone for a while
you don't want to lose your own artistic identity. You just want the right people around you for once, not someone taking over.
you need a week that's entirely yours
not another two-hour session squeezed between everything else. A full week that belongs to you and your music, and nothing else.
then this is what Zonkey is for
you don't need to be established. You just need to be serious about finishing what matters.
what artists say after creating at zonkey
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'Working with the team at Zonkey Studios whilst touring Europe in 2025 was a big surprise that turned into a long working relationship. After a random message from Simon with the offer to visit Zonkey around my show supporting Ziggy Alberts in Vienna. I was curious and had also written a song on the tour that I thought would be special to record at the studio so I took up the offer. We ended up recording the song and have now continued remotely working on my entire new record and I'm so grateful for all the help with extra production and mixing and also the friendship we now have!'
—Hein Cooper
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‘Zonkey Studios is my favourite studios in the world. It’s impossible to not be inspired there. It’s a creative sanctuary ran by the loveliest people. Once you go, you’ll never want to leave. Great coffee too!’
—Isaac Stuart
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‘The Zonkey team expanded on my creative vision with grace, care and professionalism while fostering a joyful and collaborative atmosphere throughout the entire process. They maintained a high level of attention to detail without stifling the creative flow. The studio was comfortable to stay in and felt free from the distractions of the outside world. I’d recommend this studio to anyone looking to grow as an artist or band and connect with a team of creators who truly care - during the project and beyond.’
-Liam Higgins
before you ask
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no. it is for artists who take their music seriously and want the right environment, support, and process to move their songs forward.
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no. the discovery and pre-production phase helps us shape the direction together before the residential week.
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that is exactly why this format works. you get focused support and creative community while still keeping your own artistic identity at the center.
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zonkey is not just a room and equipment. It is a residential creative environment with structure, support, community, and a process designed to help you reconnect with your music and finish it properly.
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it means you live where you create.
no commuting. no clock-watching. just time, space, and flow. -
the best next step is to book a discovery call, so we can understand your music, your goals, and whether Zonkey is the right environment for your next project.
book your discovery call here.
ready for a week that's completely yours?
let's talk about your songs, what you need to get away from, and whether a week at Zonkey is the right next step. no pressure, no pitch, just a conversation.
or get in touch
office@zonkeystudios.com
+43 677 64730735
address upon request