“Mike Barden and Chain-O-Lakes Recording have by far exceeded my expectations in music production! I set out at first to do what I call a ‘simple recording’ for personal use and what I received was so tremendous that it encouraged me to complete my first solo CD project 'Sanctuary Of My Heart'.  I have received such positive feedback about the recording and production from those who have listened to it; I have no doubts that the production elevated my songwriting! Mike is an extremely talented and creative individual--I have been impressed with his willingness to listen to and work with my ideas and in several cases patiently reworked and reworked with ideas that I kept changing. I know from experience that you do not get this same level of professionalism, courtesy and affordability at other studios. That’s why I have chosen to work with Mike again on my next project which is currently in development!” -Rick Stephenson, N-Siteful Music and Living the Promise Ministries Inc.

"You made the recording session seem so easy! I'm looking forward to hearing the songs as they are mixed, and want to thank you in advance for your talent and expertise. I'm very impressed!! Thanks again--I am enjoying working with you very much."  -Nancy Walloch, vocalist

"Mike has developed his studio with musicians in mind. It's comfortable and well-stocked with exceptional equipment. In addition, Mike creates a non-threatening atmosphere in which I can bring out my best playing. Being a musician himself, he can offer insights to make the performance even better. When mixing, he'll take the "best of the best" from a session and weave it together seamlessly. The icing on the cake is the quality of the sound. Every time I listen to our CD, I'm really impressed with the final product."  -Bill Jordan, saxophonist for jazz/soul band Uptown

"Thanks again for the recording – it sounds great and we have received so many compliments!!!" -Pam Gusmer, vocalist with Shepherd's Quarter

"Mike made a great-sounding group sound even better with our recording. We now have a permanent keepsake of beautiful music that we proudly were a part of!" -John Hammond, vocalist with Shepherd's Quarter

"Mike Barden and his Chain-O-Lakes recording studio provided us with a quality recording at a rock bottom price. His high-tech portable recording equipment was able to furnish us with an audio memory that will last a lifetime. His professional approach to making sure we were happy was unparalleled by anyone we had previously contracted with. Mike’s knowledge of sound recording, combined with his own skills as a superlative musician, combines to make his sound engineering second to none." -Dan Wolfgram, Conductor, Waupaca Community Choir and Civic Orchestra (order or download CD here)