Services
Every project begins with a conversation.
What you're hearing, who you'd want to sit beside on a playlist, how many songs are waiting, and what the budget allows. From there, the work takes whatever shape the music needs: a single service, or the whole path from first session to finished master.
Writing and planning travel well and can happen anywhere. Vocals are best captured in the room, in North Nashville. And when a song calls for a full band, there are rooms around town built for exactly that.
Recording
Private studio, North Nashville
Alex Le Carter records vocals, live instruments, and spoken word at a private studio in North Nashville, Tennessee. The day rate is $750.
The room is small, relaxed, and built for performance. Its signal chain, a Neve 5211 preamp into a Mic Shop MS47 Mark II tube microphone, is the kind usually found in rooms that cost ten times the rate. The instrument collection runs deeper than most studios: a Musser vibraphone, a Rosler upright piano, guitars, bass, and a Sequential Take 5 synthesizer. In this room, nearly anything can become an instrument.
A well-rehearsed artist tracking vocals over finished production can usually cover two to three songs in one session.
What's included
- Tracking session with full signal chain (MS47 Mark II tube microphone, Neve 5211, Antelope Oryx Discrete 8, Empirical Labs Distressor)
- Access to the in-house gear
- Session files delivered to your preferred format
- Sennheiser HD 650 and Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphone monitoring
- Price
- $750 day rate
- Where
- In-studio, North Nashville
- Best for
- Independent artists, songwriters, and podcast hosts who want professional-grade audio without the overhead of a commercial studio
Music and Beat Production
Custom production / instrumentation, in-studio or remote
Alex Le Carter produces original music and beats for independent artists and labels, from hip hop and pop to classical, in North Nashville or remotely, starting at $500 per song.
Every production is built from nothing, around the artist. The work begins in pre-production: choosing the strongest song, shaping the arrangement, and bringing in musicians who suit it. Real instruments are close at hand, with live keys, strings, brass, and percussion tracked in the studio.
What's included
- Custom beat and arrangement production
- Live instrument tracking in-studio: keys, strings, brass, and percussion
- Stems, tracked-out files, WAV and MP3 delivery
- Remote collaboration on your preferred platform
- Price
- From $500 per song
- Where
- In-studio, North Nashville, or remote
- Best for
- Independent artists and labels who want original production with real instrumentation, from a single to a full project
Mixing
In-studio or remote mix engineering
Alex Le Carter mixes songs in Pro Tools from North Nashville or remotely, starting at $400 per song, with three rounds of revisions.
A good mix is more than balance. Every element should serve the song, and the whole has to hold up on every speaker, playlist, and platform where it will be heard. Send your session files, and the mix comes back ready for mastering, radio, or release.
What's included
- Full mix in Pro Tools
- 3 rounds of revisions
- Stems and full mix delivered as WAV
- TV, instrumental, and a cappella mixes
- In-studio mix sessions, or a fully remote file-based workflow
- Additional revisions at $75/hour after the included rounds
- Price
- From $400 per song
- Revisions
- 3 rounds included, then $75/hour
- Best for
- Artists and producers with tracked material, releasing independently or preparing for a label or sync pitch
Mastering
Full-service delivery, start to finish
Mastering for Alex Le Carter's projects is handled through a trusted network of professional mastering engineers, matched to your genre and release format, so the record arrives finished.
There's no need to go looking for engineers on your own. Every project can be delivered complete, mixed and mastered, with the same attention carried through to the final file.
- How it works
- Coordinated with a mastering engineer matched to your genre and release
- Best for
- Artists who want one point of contact from first session to release-ready master
Song Co-Writing / Toplining
From concept to finished lyric
Alex Le Carter co-writes and toplines pop and hip hop songs, writing melody and lyrics with artists in North Nashville or remotely.
Some songs start with a title. Some start with a feeling. Whether you arrive with half an idea or a blank page, the writing starts where you are and builds from there, over an existing beat or one made fresh for the session.
What's included
- Concept development and song structure
- Topline melody and lyric writing
- Writing over existing production or newly produced beats
- In-studio sessions in North Nashville or remote collaboration
- Publishing and splits agreed per project
- Genres
- Pop and hip hop
- Where
- In-studio, North Nashville, or remote
- Best for
- Artists with a vision for a song who want a creative partner, or who want to leave with something finished
Demo Production
Fast, professional demos that pitch
Alex Le Carter produces acoustic and single-instrument song demos for songwriters, artists, and vocalists, starting at $150.
A demo has one job: to get a yes. The best ones stay out of the song's way and let the idea speak, without the timeline or budget of a full production.
What's included
- Acoustic or single-instrument demos
- Vocal tracking in-studio or remote
- Delivery in WAV and MP3
- Price
- From $150
- Best for
- Songwriters pitching to artists and publishers, artists preparing for label conversations, and vocalists who need a professional reference fast
Podcast Production, Consulting, and Mastering
Full-service podcast production from Nashville
Alex Le Carter produces, edits, mixes, and masters podcasts remotely, and helps new shows launch, with more than 300 episodes mixed and mastered, including The Bystanders.
The work starts before the edit. Using remote access, your recording setup is checked and adjusted directly, so every episode begins from the best possible source. No guessing why the audio sounds off. Just clean, consistent sound each time you press record.
For shows not yet on air, consulting covers format, gear, launch, and distribution: a full plan before the first episode is recorded.
What's included
- Remote episode editing and audio post-production
- Live remote access to diagnose and optimize your recording setup
- Format development and show structure consulting
- Gear recommendations and studio setup guidance
- Launch strategy and distribution consulting
- Custom intro, outro, and episode music produced in-house
- Price
- Consulting $200/hour
Mastering from $150 per episode
Production and editing: contact for pricing - Where
- Fully remote
- Experience
- 300+ episodes mixed and mastered
- Best for
- Businesses, journalists, educators, and creators who want a professional show without an in-house audio team
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres do you work in?
Hip hop, classical, and pop, with co-writing available for hip hop and pop projects. Podcast production and consulting are available for any format or subject matter.
How much does it cost to record or mix a song in Nashville?
With Alex Le Carter, recording is a $750 day rate, mixing starts at $400 per song, music and beat production starts at $500 per song, demo production starts at $150, podcast consulting is $200 per hour, and podcast mastering starts at $150 per episode. Co-writing, music mastering, and podcast production are quoted after a conversation about the project.
Where is the studio?
A private studio in North Nashville, Tennessee. Vocals and live instruments are recorded there, and full-band sessions are booked at larger rooms around Nashville. Most other work, including mixing, production, co-writing, and podcast production, can be done remotely.
Do you work with artists remotely?
Yes. Mixing, demo production, music production, co-writing, and podcast production are all available fully remote. Recording sessions can be done in-studio in North Nashville or remotely depending on your setup. Podcast clients are worked with remotely daily, including live access to diagnose and optimize your recording environment before a session begins.
Do I need to know exactly what I want before reaching out?
No. Some clients come in with a fully formed vision, others arrive with a feeling or a reference track. The process is built to meet you where you are, whether that's a blank page or a nearly finished record.
Can I hear examples of your work before booking?
Yes. The portfolio page includes work across hip hop, classical, and podcast production. If you have a specific sound or reference in mind, reach out directly and samples relevant to your project can be shared.
What can we realistically accomplish in a session?
A well-rehearsed artist tracking vocals over existing production can typically cover two to three songs in a single session. More complex tracking (multiple live instruments, songs still being arranged, or first-time studio clients) will move at a different pace. That conversation happens before you book so expectations are clear going in.
What's the difference between recording and music production?
Recording is the process of capturing a performance (vocals, instruments, spoken word) to a high-quality audio file. Music production is the broader creative process: building the arrangement, selecting sounds, shaping the feel of a song from the ground up. The two often overlap, but they aren't the same service. Both are available here, separately or together.
What's the difference between mixing and mastering?
Mixing is the process of balancing all the individual elements of a recorded track (levels, panning, EQ, compression, and effects) so everything works together as a cohesive whole. Mastering is the final step that optimizes the overall sound for distribution across streaming platforms, radio, and physical formats. Both services are available, with mastering coordinated through a trusted network of professional engineers matched to your genre and release format.
What file formats do you work with?
Sessions are run in Pro Tools. For mixing, WAV files are preferred. Stems, tracked-out files, WAV, and MP3 delivery are all available depending on the service.
How many revisions are included?
Mixing includes three rounds of revisions. Additional revisions are available at $75 per hour. Revision policies for other services are discussed and agreed upon at the start of each project.
How long does a typical project take?
Timelines depend on availability and scope. A single mix can be delivered within three business days. Demo production can take as few as five to ten business days. EP and album mixes can be delivered within one to three weeks for the first mix. Music production and co-writing timelines are discussed during the initial conversation and depend on the complexity of the project. Realistic timelines will be discussed during discovery.
What should I bring to a recording session?
Come with your songs rehearsed and your instrument in tune and freshly strung. The more prepared you are before the session, the more time is spent capturing great performances rather than working out arrangements. Bring your lyrics if you're tracking vocals, and bring reference tracks if you have them. Songs that capture the sound or feel you're after go a long way toward getting on the same page quickly.
Do you offer packages that cover recording, mixing, and mastering together?
Yes. Full-service packages are available for artists who want a single point of contact from first session to release-ready master. Reach out to discuss what your project needs and a package can be built around it.
I'm a podcaster, not a musician. Is this the right studio for me?
Absolutely. Podcast production is a core service, not an afterthought. From format development and gear setup to episode editing, mastering, and custom intro music, the process is built for hosts who want to sound professional without becoming audio engineers themselves.
Do you work with first-time studio clients?
Yes, and it's more common than you'd think. The process is explained at every step. There's no assumption that you know the terminology or the workflow. If it's your first time working with a producer, say so upfront and the session will be structured accordingly.
Do you use contracts?
Yes. Every project starts with a clear written agreement covering scope, deliverables, revisions, and publishing where applicable. No surprises on either end.