Veteran Tanzanian musician Khalid Mohamed, popularly known as TID, has hailed the investment in Aven Pro Live Recording Studios in Dodoma, saying the facility could transform opportunities for live bands, choirs and other music groups.
TID made the remarks after touring and inspecting the studio, where he praised its modern equipment and capacity to record large groups of musicians performing simultaneously.
“When I arrived here and looked at the equipment, I was shocked. I said, this investment is not ordinary. This is state-of-the-art live band equipment,” TID said.
He said live music production requires specialised equipment because different instruments and performers must be captured through separate channels while playing together.
He described the studio as a major opportunity for musicians in Dodoma and other parts of the country who have faced challenges accessing facilities capable of handling live band productions.
“Recording live is a major challenge because you have to bring all the musicians together, and each one has their own channel. So being able to record everyone at the same time is a big thing for artists in Dodoma, especially those doing live band music, and not only in Dodoma but across Tanzania,” he said.
TID also announced an opportunity for one Dodoma-based artist to record a live band song at the facility, with the package also including production of a live recording video.
“I want to offer one Dodoma artist the opportunity to record a live band song. They should come here, and we will assess them and give them an opportunity to record with the team. It will also include visuals and a live recording video,” he said.
He urged artists to take advantage of the facility and use its equipment and professional expertise to develop and promote their music.
TID, who said he has lived in Dodoma for nearly four years, described the investment as a significant development for the city's growing music industry.
He said musicians would no longer have to travel to Dar es Salaam or other cities to access professional facilities capable of recording complete live albums.
“If you have your own band and need a place to do live music, record an album and focus on your work, you can come here to Aven Pro. The environment allows you to concentrate and produce your work,” he said.
He also encouraged choirs and live bands from across Tanzania to consider the facility for their productions.
“For choir groups, this is your home; this is your destination. For live bands across Tanzania, this is your destination,” TID said.
Aven Pro Live Recording Studios management said the facility has invested in modern recording equipment and sufficient space to accommodate more than 50 people at a time.
The capacity, it said, makes the studio suitable for large bands, choirs, music groups and other creative activities.
“Our studio has very modern equipment. It is also spacious enough to accommodate more than 50 people for recording or conducting various activities that take place in a studio,” the management said.
Beyond recording, the studio plans to offer music training programmes for young people interested in learning musical instruments such as drums and keyboards.
TID said aspiring musicians would have an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, while singers could receive vocal coaching to strengthen their performances.
He also said Heroes Band, the group he works with, would conduct recording sessions at the facility as part of efforts to demonstrate its capabilities and expose the public to live music production.
Aven Pro Live Recording Studios is scheduled to officially launch on September 18, 2026, at an event expected to bring together artists, musicians and other stakeholders in Tanzania's music industry.