About
In 2005, John Williamson and several fellow members of the Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) began developing Phil Harmonix Studio in honor of Phil Benoit (YES '01). Phil had a vast knowledge and love of music and a desire to start a music-related business in his hometown of Orange, MA. Sadly, Phil died in a car accident in 2001, just days after his 21st birthday, and his dream to bring more musical opportunities and resources to the North Quabbin region was never realized.

In 2009, the North Quabbin Young Leaders Council at YES raised funds to complete Studio construction. Launching in autumn 2010, the Studio will be operated on a self-supporting basis as a non-profit social enterprise with BFK Studio, a youth-operated business, and will offer youth Studio Members and adult musicians access to affordable:

  ▪ rehearsal and practice space
  ▪ recording, mixing, mastering, and duplication
  ▪ lessons

Location
28 South Main Street, rear (off of Chase Court), Orange, MA. Map
A limited number of parking spaces are available. Enter via black door on the right (wheelchair access is via black door on the left).

Hours
By appointment.

Rates
12-month Membership (ages 13-22 only): $20*

Members

Public
Open StudioFREEFREE
LessonsTBDTBD
Rehearsal$20 per 2 hours$40-$60 per 2 hours**
Recording$40 per 4 hours$120-$160 per 4 hours
Mixing$40 per 4 hours$120-$160 per 4 hours
Mastering$40 per 4 hours$120-$160 per 4 hours
CD DuplicationTBDTBD

* May be paid in installments if desired. **Sliding Scale fee.

Booking
Please use this link to book rehearsal and recording time.

Staff
Bobby Falco-Killoran, Manager
978-895-7056
manager@philharmoix.org

Advisory Board
Will Bangs
Richard Chase
Janet and Bo Henderson
Charlie Scott

Stay Connected

Grant Supporters
North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival
Federal Work-Study Program, Greenfield Community College
Massachusetts Service Alliance, International Youth Service Day and Commonwealth Corps
Summer Youth Employment Program, Franklin Hampshire Career Center
Community Coalition for Teens, Teen Outreach Program (TOP)
Community Action! Youth Programs Youth Council
MA Attorney General's Office, Orange Jobs for Youth Program

Donors of Cash
Michael Hager
Jack Bresnahan
Mary Jane Connelly

Donors of Services and Supplies
Athol Glass
Gregg Lyman
Anita Falco & Leon Cate
Brian Peters
County Line Lumber & Building Supply
Home Depot
Liam Morris
James Fanning
Aubuchon Hardware

Donors of Instruments and Equipment
Will Devault-Weaver
Ethan Stone
Richard Chase
Tim & Joanie Cohen-Mitchell
Janet and Bo Henderson
Will Bangs
Hampshire College

Donate!
All gifts to the Studio are tax-deductible. We acknowledge all donations and gifts by mail/email and will recognize your contribution on this website and in our Studio publicity and materials. Thank you in advance for your support!

To make a secure donation on the web, visit

To make a gift by mail, please make your check/money order payable to "YES", earmarked "Phil Harmonix", and send/deliver to: YES, 26 South Main Street, Orange, MA 01364.

Wish List
  ▪ Carpeting (throw rugs or wall-to-wall)
  ▪ Entrance Door Awning
  ▪ Exterior Signage
  ▪ Wireless Router (Super G or N)
  ▪ Latex Primer and Paint (interior or exterior)
  ▪ Instruments (electric & acoustic guitars, bass, keyboard)
  ▪ Drum machine
  ▪ Mics (SM57’s, 58’s, condenser mics, phantom power)
  ▪ Rack gear (any)
  ▪ XLR cables, ¼ cables, patch cords
  ▪ Patch bays (balanced & unbalanced)
  ▪ Foam Rubber and Fabrics (for sound treatment on walls)
  ▪ Bass amp
  ▪ Digi-design board or software
  ▪ Sound production or editing software (any, for Windows XP)

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