Reserve your place at Benalto Sound with a $300 CAD deposit. This deposit applies to either Artist Habitat format and is credited in full toward your final residency invoice.

If you’re not ready to choose your exact residency structure yet, this deposit allows you to secure your spot now and design the right plan with our team.

What This Deposit Includes

Every deposit includes two 1-hour video calls (Google Meet):

1. Orientation / Options Call (1 hour)

Scheduled within 14 days of purchase.
We’ll review your goals, creative direction, and working style, then recommend the most suitable Artist Habitat format for your project.

2. Confirmation Call (1 hour)

Scheduled once you’re ready to proceed.
We confirm dates, team size, studio schedule, accommodations, add-ons, arrival logistics, and lock everything into the calendar.

Artist Habitat Formats (Choose Later)

Your deposit can be applied to either residency path:

Self-Led Artist Habitat

A structured, independent residency with 24h studio access and optional engineer support.

Your first studio day includes a required 3.5-hour engineer setup and orientation session to ensure your team is fully prepared.

IAH Production Team-Led Artist Habitat

A guided residency where your creative team collaborates with IAH producers and songwriters in daily sessions.

Team size and structure scale based on goals and budget. Longer stays include planned rest and reset time.

Both formats include on-site accommodations and 24h studio access.

You do not need to select a format at checkout. The best fit is determined during your calls with our team.

How the Deposit Is Applied

• Your $300 CAD deposit is credited in full toward your final Artist Habitat price
• Remaining balance is invoiced via QuickBooks
• The deposit appears as a credit on your final invoice

Validity

This deposit is valid for residencies beginning within 12 months of purchase at Benalto Sound.

Refund & Transfer Policy

• Fully refundable within 7 days of purchase
• After 7 days: non-refundable
• Transferable once to a new start date within the 12-month window (subject to availability)

What Happens After Checkout

1. You receive an email with next steps and a link to book your Orientation / Options Call

2. After that call, we place a soft hold on your preferred date range

3. Your residency is officially confirmed after the Confirmation Call and invoice scheduling

Note: This deposit initiates planning and reserves intent. Final dates are confirmed based on calendar availability.