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Studios

These are studios or demo services in Nashville that I have had a good experience with. It is by no means meant to be a complete list of all the good studios in Nashville. If a studio is not on this list it does not mean it isn't good. But if it is on the list, I trust that you will be treated fairly and get a quality recording. Please check with them personally to find out about their rates and facilities.
 

Ready for the Row Demos - www.barbaracloyd.com/Demos.htm  - my own service that provides affordable guitar/vocal demos. I believe until you're in a position that your songs have a good chance of getting pitched to the artists, you can waste a lot of money making full-band demos. Many songs get cut without full production and publishers often prefer simple guitar/vocals.  My goal is to give you a professional quality recording that captures the spirit of the song and leaves you money left for classes, workshops and trips to Nashville.

Kim Copeland Productions - www.kimcopelandproductions.com 615.293.9545 -or- 615.429.5032.   Kim produces demos and artist projects. She uses some of the best players in town and knows how to bring a song to life. She is also a great song coach and can help writers polish their songs before the demo is made or help artists find outside songs.

Direct Image - Kenny Royster - 615-321-8532 .   So many times when I've been impressed by the quality of a demo from a writer I was working with and asked where it was done, the answer was "Direct Image." I love working there because Kenny is a perfectionist and knows how to get master quality sound on a demo budget.

The Smokehouse - Vaughn Lofstead, 615-975-3548, vaughnlofstead@juno.com  I keep telling Vaughn he should raise his prices, but luckily he doesn't listen to me. He gets great production ideas and I don't go broke if I want to take some time experimenting to get just the right arrangement. It's not a luxurious facility, but for me it's always an exciting creative atmosphere.

Pitch-Perfect Recording - Steve Goodie, www.pitchperfectrecording.com  615-834-4426. Steve can accommodate a simple guitar vocal or can build a whole track with any instruments you want in any style you want. He works fast and you can come away with a fully-produced demo for a fraction of what a typical Nashville demo costs.

Denny Martin - 615-361-6073   Denny has built a beautiful facility and he manages a session with a confidence that immediately puts you at ease.

 

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