Hi, I'm Nathan and I've made Music City home long before Nashville Hot Chicken became finger-lickin’. I'm a seasoned music producer, songwriter and composer with over 20 years of professional experience. My music has appeared in feature films, TV shows, ads, major and indie record label releases, audiobook, stage productions and an Emmy winning animated educational series. Although I'm still chasing that Billboard #1, I've been fortunate to have co-written and produced a 7 week iTunes #1, SiriusXM #1 and an iHeart radio #1 (online). Whether I'm crafting a lyric and melody or conceptualizing an instrumental piece for a scene, my goal is always tell a story that connects with the audience. A strong communicator, I manage to juggle big picture concepts and microscopic details all at once while staying (somewhat) sane:) I am skilled at creating entire works on my own and equally comfortable hiring and leading large teams in recording sessions. I maintain a strong network of relationships with A list session musicians, singers and mix engineers for larger projects that need to work at scale. FUN FACTS: In addition to winning Two GOLD Telly awards for directing a music video about Tequila that debuted on CMT, I'm also a published Children's author distributed by Simon and Schuster. If these two fun facts don't summarize my diverse and eclectic resume, I don't know what does!

Nathan Meckel

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Hi, I'm Nathan and I've made Music City home long before Nashville Hot Chicken became finger-lickin’. I'm a seasoned music producer, songwriter and composer with over 20 years of professional experience. My music has appeared in feature films, TV shows, ads, major and indie record label releases, audiobook, stage productions and an Emmy winning animated educational series. Although I'm still chasing that Billboard #1, I've been fortunate to have co-written and produced a 7 week iTunes #1, SiriusXM #1 and an iHeart radio #1 (online). Whether I'm crafting a lyric and melody or conceptualizing an instrumental piece for a scene, my goal is always tell a story that connects with the audience. A strong communicator, I manage to juggle big picture concepts and microscopic details all at once while staying (somewhat) sane:) I am skilled at creating entire works on my own and equally comfortable hiring and leading large teams in recording sessions. I maintain a strong network of relationships with A list session musicians, singers and mix engineers for larger projects that need to work at scale. FUN FACTS: In addition to winning Two GOLD Telly awards for directing a music video about Tequila that debuted on CMT, I'm also a published Children's author distributed by Simon and Schuster. If these two fun facts don't summarize my diverse and eclectic resume, I don't know what does!

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Hi, I’m Nathan and I’ve made Music City home long before Nashville Hot Chicken became finger-lickin’. I’m a seasoned music producer, songwriter and composer with over 20 years of professional experience. My music has appeared in feature films, TV shows, ads, major and indie record label releases, audiobook, stage productions and an Emmy winning animated educational series. Although I’m still chasing that Billboard #1, I’ve been fortunate to have co-written and produced a 7 week iTunes #1, SiriusXM #1 and an iHeart radio #1 (online).

Whether I’m crafting a lyric and melody or conceptualizing an instrumental piece for a scene, my goal is always tell a story that connects with the audience.
A strong communicator, I manage to juggle big picture concepts and microscopic details all at once while staying (somewhat) sane:)
I am skilled at creating entire works on my own and equally comfortable hiring and leading large teams in recording sessions. I maintain a strong network of relationships with A list session musicians, singers and mix engineers for larger projects that need to work at scale.

FUN FACTS:
In addition to winning Two GOLD Telly awards for directing a music video about Tequila that debuted on CMT, I’m also a published Children’s author distributed by Simon and Schuster. If these two fun facts don’t summarize my diverse and eclectic resume, I don’t know what does!

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English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

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Education

Bachelor of Arts at The University of Kansas
January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Telly Award Winner (GOLD)
May 22, 2023 - May 22, 2023
Prodcuer & Director of 3 Tequila Floor, winning two GOLD Telly Awards for best music video and best online entertainment.
JUNO Nominated Producer
August 2, 2016 - August 3, 2016
Music Producer & Co-writer of "August In The Rain" appearing on the Juno nominated album of the year, "Anchor".
SiriusXM #1 Song
September 18, 2020 - October 2, 2020
Music Producer & Co-writer of "Dare To Be Me"; The song went #1 on SiriusXM's 'Kids Place Live'.
itunes #1
March 1, 2006 - April 20, 2006
Co-produced and Co-wrote "Shut Up" performed by Leah Turner. Featured on the soundtrack of the Lionsgate film "National Lampoon's Cattle Call", which was #1 for 7 weeks on iTunes.
iHeart Radio #1
June 15, 2011 - July 21, 2011
Producer & Co-Writer of "No Mercy" performed by Mike Robins which went #1 for five weeks on iHeart Radio
Allan Parsons Award - Director, best music video
April 13, 2022 - April 13, 2022
Producer & Director of "Stand Up" performed by blues legend, Eric Gales. The music video won best Director of a music video & The Allen Parsons Award for best music video at Scotlands's International Festival of Cinema.
Music Producer & Composer for Emmy winning series
May 13, 2022 - September 18, 2023
Producer, songwriter & composer of music for the Emmy winning animated educational children's series, "Safer, Smarter Kids!".
Gracie Award
May 21, 2024 - May 21, 2024
Music Producer, Composer & Songwriter of "Think, Feel, Act" for the animated educational series, "Safer, Smarter, Kids!".

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Pink Collar: Official Music Video

    “Pink Collar” - is performed by Canadian artist, Brittany Kennell. This song is also the title track from the album, PINK COLLAR.

    paper Bad Impulse (Feature Film)

    Bad Impulse is a thriller / horror feature film. The film won “Best Feature Film” at the London Independent Film Awards & The International Film Festival Manhattan.

    I served as the songwriter, composer and music producer of songs “Fireproof” and “Mercy Me” appearing in the film. Additionally, I co-produced the song, “Pitchu Li”

    Link to Trailer:

    paper Safer, Smarter Kids Presents: Think, Feel, Act (Gracie Award Winner)

    Safer, Smarter Kids is a 5 time Emmy winning animated educational show. It has become the nation’s leading personal safety curriculum, arming millions of elementary school students, educators, parents, and caregivers with knowledge and skills to protect against abuse, exploitation, and digital dangers from a place of empowerment and fun – not fear.

    This project won a Gracie Award.

    paper The Cerny Brothers: "Looking For The Good Land" (Short Documentary)

    The documentary is a snapshot of life on the road as Robert and Scott Cerny (The Cerny Brothers) struggled to record a new album in Nashville, Tennessee. That album, titled “Looking For The Good Land” took the brothers from living room concerts in Iowa to New York City for a showcase with a major label.

    I served as a Co-Proudcer & musician of the album, “Looking For The Good Land”. Music from the album is prominently featured in this film.

    paper The Cerny Brothers: Laugh At The Devil

    Americana duo the Cerny Brothers perform “Laugh At The Devil” from the album “Looking For The Good Land”. Released by Cleveland International, distributed by Sony / The Orchard.

    paper Center Stage: Turn It Up (Feature Film)

    Center Stage: Turn It Up - is a feature film release distributed by Sony Pictures.

    I served as a songwriter, composer and co-producer of the song “Balloon” appearing in the film.
    The song is performed by artist, Sara Haze.