Write and Record a Song in Nashville: 3-Hour Studio Session

Walk out with a song you wrote and recorded yourself

A 3-hour songwriting and recording session in a West Nashville home studio where you write a poem, develop a melody and record an acoustic demo to take home as an mp3. Whether you play an instrument, sing, or just bring ideas, you'll leave with a finished recording. All skill levels welcome.

The experience

The session runs three hours, structured the way Nashville co-writes actually work: you'll spend the first part talking through what kind of song you want, roughly two hours on the writing itself, then about an hour recording your track. You bring an idea, a poem, lyrics, your instrument if you play one, or just show up ready to create. The studio has acoustic guitar and keyboard on hand, plus all the recording gear you need. Whether you sing and play on the recording or step back and let the guide handle the performance side, you'll be credited as a songwriter either way.

The recording leaves with you as an mp3 file, a finished artifact from the session. The studio is in a home setting in West Nashville, wheelchair accessible, and near public transportation if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• Acoustic guitar and keyboard.
• recording equipment.
• instruction from a professional musician.
• mp3 recording of your finished song to take home.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day with no fixed time, from US$ 350 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lauren Anderson

Is this one for you?Three hours is enough to write and record a complete song but not so long that it eats your whole day. You can fit this into a morning or afternoon and still explore the rest of Nashville. If you need a shorter session or have other plans that day, check whether a different time slot works for your schedule.

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Top questions

Can I write a song if I don't play an instrument or sing?

Yes. You can bring lyrics, a poem, or just an idea for what the song should feel like, and the guide will handle the melody and instrumentation. Everyone leaves as a credited songwriter on the recording.

What happens during the recording part of the session?

After you finish writing, you'll spend about an hour recording the song acoustically on guitar or piano. You can sing and play on it yourself, or the guide can perform while you direct, or any mix of both. The final mp3 is yours to keep.

Do I need to know music theory or have written a song before?

No. The guide works with all skill levels, from people who've never written anything to experienced musicians. The session is built around your comfort level and what you want to create.

What's included in the session fee?

The studio provides acoustic guitar and keyboard, all recording equipment, and instruction from the guide. You take home the mp3 recording of your finished song.