– NASHVILLE –
RECORDING STUDIO
Prime Recording is a Nashville recording studio
specializing in full-band tracking, mixing, and
mastering for artists, labels, and producers.
Prime Recording is locally owned and operated by veteran engineers Derek Garten and Josh Keith, serving Nashville artists since 2009.
WHAT WE DO
Recording, mixing, and production at a studio built for real musicians.
We record full bands, solo artists, choirs, and ensembles in two spacious tracking rooms and an ISO booth designed for musical feel and accurate sound.
Recording & Tracking
Finish your project with in‑house mastering or our trusted network of top mastering engineers in Nashville and beyond.
Mastering
Polish your tracks with vocal comping and tuning, drum alignment, multitrack editing, cleanup, and mix prep so everything is ready for release.
Mixing & Editing
We handle players, gear, and timelines from first call to final masters, keeping the whole project moving so you can stay in the creative headspace.
Project & Production Management
Layer vocals, guitars, keys, strings, and more in a controlled, comfortable room that’s built for focused overdub sessions.
Overdubs
Whether you arrive with rough demos or a nearly finished project, our in‑house producer helps shape arrangements, sounds, & performances so your record feels like the version you hear in your head.
Production & Creative Direction
LATEST RELEASES
ASST RECORDING ENGINEER - DEREK GARTEN
MIX ENGINEER & CO-PRODUCER - DEREK GARTEN
MASTERING - JOSH KEITH
MIX ENGINEER/PRODUCER - DEREK GARTEN
MASTERING - JOSH KEITH
MASTERING - JOSH KEITH
WHO WE’RE FOR
If this sounds like you, you’ll feel at home here.
↳ Touring artists flying into Nashville who need a turnkey studio and trusted engineers.
↳ Indie bands ready to get out of the basement and capture their live sound for real.
↳ Songwriters who need a chill space to co-write and/or record polished demos.
↳ Any artist who wants the privacy of an unassuming building with top‑of‑the‑line gear inside.
↳ Artists who want a studio that looks great on camera but doesn’t feel like a museum.
↳ Labels and producers who need reliable tracking and mixing in actually located within Nashville city limits
↳ Production companies who “need a studio” and also appreciate a good refrigerator and jukebox.
PRIME RECORDING STUDIO TOUR WITH
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WHY ARTISTS TRUST US
We’re unabashedly artist-first, ego-last
Our space is designed for real recording, not just vibes
The people and the energy are curated (not random)
We care more about the song and the players than looking impressive
Mixing and mastering are treated like an art form, not an afterthought
We’re truly full-service, so your project stays coherent
Our credibility isn’t abstract, it’s proven work
Artists feel at home here, and that keeps them coming back
Super pro atmosphere and yet at the same time warm and cozy. Tons of analog gear for tubular tones all at the speed of digital workflow. These guys know what they are doing. Doesn't hurt that there is a ton of great food within walking distance for lunch breaks. If I could give 10/10 stars instead of 5/5 I would. Book it.”
- Kyle Andrews
THE STUDIO
Designed for feel and fidelity.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple process, serious results.
Share a few details about what you’re making—songs, timeline, budget, and where you are in the process—and we’ll match you with the right room, engineer, and support. START HERE
STEP 1 - Tell us about your project
We’ll follow up to talk and lock in dates, players, and any extra production or gear you need, then build a session plan so everyone knows what’s happening when.
STEP 2 - Plan your session
Come in, make the record, and we’ll handle tracking, overdubs, mixing, and final delivery of masters so you leave with release‑ready files.
