Music studio on Futenma opens doors to musicians

Lance Cpl. Ryan Wicks
OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

Looking for a place to jam, rehearse or sharpen your harmonic skills without disturbing your neighbors?

Cunningham’s Rocking Cabana Rehearsal Studio on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma offers such an environment free of charge.

Cunningham’s, which opened Jan. 16, features two full-sized studios and one individual-sized studio. The sound resistant studios collectively offer two drum sets, three guitars, three base guitars, amps, microphones, audio mixers, compact disc players and keyboards for musicians to use for free, according to Andrew R. Coy, an audio visual technician with Marine Corps Community Services.

Cunningham’s is made to accommodate musicians of all skill levels, said Dureil Farnell, an entertainment program manager with Marine Corps Community Services.

“The studio is here for [Status of Forces Agreement personnel] to release themselves from the normal everyday routine and also help them become a musician or bone their skills depending on the ability of the individual,” Farnell said.

Cunningham’s is located in building 104, MCAS Futenma.

Reservations require at least one adult and are limited to one hour. For more information or to make reservations, call 636-1015.