EST. 2004 · NASHVILLE, TNNashville, Tennessee · Est. 2004

ZodloungeMusic Production

Records worth releasing.

A Nashville studio for serious, developing artists. From first idea to finished master. Guided by producers who’ve been doing this since 2004.

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ZL — 01Hero · Est. 2004

36.1627° N · 86.7816° W

Section 01About Zodlounge

Nashville.
By way of Detroit.

Zodlounge is a boutique music production studio located in Nashville, Tennessee by way of Detroit, Michigan. We help artists realize their vision through songwriting, production, and sound development.

From the earliest stages of the song-making process to the production of a fully realized radio-ready mix, Zodlounge and its artists collaborate every step of the way. With world-class musicians and producers in house, Zodlounge is both creatively and technically equipped to bring each artist’s unique sound to life.

Section 02What We Do

Three things.
Done well.

I.
Songwriting & Artist Development
Find your voice. Refine your craft. We help artists shape their sound before the tape rolls.
II.
Custom Music Production
Arrangement, instrumentation, performance. Full-service production tailored to your project.
III.
Recording, Mixing & Mastering
The technical end of the work. Mixed and mastered to release-ready standards.

Tom Michael · Producer · Nashville

Section 03Producer

Tom Michael.

Producer, educator, and co-founder of Zodlounge.

Tom co-founded Zodlounge Music in 2004 after years of touring and recording as a bassist with Nashville artists. He has since produced records for top Nashville songwriters and developing artists alike.

He holds an MFA in Recording Arts and Technologies from Middle Tennessee State University, and teaches Studio Production at MTSU and Music Theory at Belmont University.

2004Zodlounge founded
MFARecording Arts · MTSU
BelmontMusic Theory faculty

Section 04The Process

From idea
to record.

A structured, collaborative process designed to take you from your first idea to a finished, release-ready track. Without the guesswork.

Step 01
Discovery
We talk. About your songs, your reference records, what you’re trying to build. Defines the scope.
Step 02
Pre‑Production
Arrangements get tightened. Demos get made. Decisions get made before the meter starts ticking.
Step 03
Tracking
The room runs. Vocals, instruments, performances. Captured properly the first time.
Step 04
Mix & Master
The technical finish. Mixed and mastered to release-ready standards. Delivered as final masters.