Recording Studio Rip Off...Solved!

Ok, so as you all know I am in Saskatoon visiting family and awaiting the birth of my first child. Even though I am preggers, work don't stop! I wrote a new song called "Falling", and couldn't wait to lay down the tracks. When I looked around for a recording studio in Saskatoon, I realized that this girl definitely wasn't in Toronto anymore. First of all there is ONE major studio in Saskatoon, and they charge double what the studios in Toronto charge. I know there are less recording artists out here and virtually no competition so they can keep their prices high. I called this ONE studio, and after the owner gave me his rates I thought, "WHAT! You can't be serious?" Well he was, however, as I have learned as long as you have a great space, a wicked mic and a wicked engineer, you can still make magic happen. This is when it comes in handy to know people...yes even in Saskatoon! I emailed a guy whose email I got from a girl who got this guy's number from another guy;) Let's just say it was a process. However, it all worked out! When I saw the space, heard the music and got the quote I was like, "Yes, Yes, Yes" give it to me now please. I will take it as soon as possible. This past Tuesday was my session. I went in to record and BAM, a hit was born and I didn't have to sell my first born child to do it. I am already onto the next song as I have been holding on to so much the last few months. I think this "other" studio is going to be seeing a lot of me this summer and I can't wait! Though I do dream of a label deal so that I can fly to LA whenever I need to record. Having some palm trees around couldn't hurt. Got to love being Independent! It's a challenge, but it will all pay off, as long as I keep myself from getting ripped off!