The Church Studio is a historic recording studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma, originally built in 1915 as a church and transformed into a recording space in 1972 by musician Leon Russell. It is recognized as the birthplace of the "Tulsa Sound" and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The studio now operates as a professional analog and digital recording facility, an audio engineering school, a music museum, and a public attraction dedicated to preserving and advancing Tulsa's musical legacy. It offers world-class recording options, artist grants, paid performance opportunities, and educational programs, aiming to support local musicians and strengthen the city's music scene.








