I’m Trafton Harvey, a Nashville-based audio engineer, music producer, and studio owner with 15+ years of hands-on experience in full-cycle music production—recording, mixing, and mastering through delivery-ready final masters. I run 26 & 12 A Recording Studio in Nolensville, Tennessee, and I’m focused on commercial-grade results built around strong collaboration with artists, especially for precise vocal production, creative arrangements, and dependable project management that earns repeat business. I’m also a dedicated staff songwriter with an active catalog of 1,000+ co-written songs, with more than 30 recordings and cuts across country, pop, Americana, and rock. Between my work on Music Row and my studio production side, I combine deep technical expertise with songwriting instincts and business know-how—pitching for sync opportunities and building mechanical and performance royalties—so the music connects with audiences and stands up in a competitive market.

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I’m Trafton Harvey, a Nashville-based audio engineer, music producer, and studio owner with 15+ years of hands-on experience in full-cycle music production—recording, mixing, and mastering through delivery-ready final masters. I run 26 & 12 A Recording Studio in Nolensville, Tennessee, and I’m focused on commercial-grade results built around strong collaboration with artists, especially for precise vocal production, creative arrangements, and dependable project management that earns repeat business. I’m also a dedicated staff songwriter with an active catalog of 1,000+ co-written songs, with more than 30 recordings and cuts across country, pop, Americana, and rock. Between my work on Music Row and my studio production side, I combine deep technical expertise with songwriting instincts and business know-how—pitching for sync opportunities and building mechanical and performance royalties—so the music connects with audiences and stands up in a competitive market.

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I’m Trafton Harvey, a Nashville-based audio engineer, music producer, and studio owner with 15+ years of hands-on experience in full-cycle music production—recording, mixing, and mastering through delivery-ready final masters. I run 26 & 12 A Recording Studio in Nolensville, Tennessee, and I’m focused on commercial-grade results built around strong collaboration with artists, especially for precise vocal production, creative arrangements, and dependable project management that earns repeat business.

I’m also a dedicated staff songwriter with an active catalog of 1,000+ co-written songs, with more than 30 recordings and cuts across country, pop, Americana, and rock. Between my work on Music Row and my studio production side, I combine deep technical expertise with songwriting instincts and business know-how—pitching for sync opportunities and building mechanical and performance royalties—so the music connects with audiences and stands up in a competitive market.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Staff Songwriter (BMI) at On The Wall Music
January 1, 2016 - Present
Write and co-write songs as part of a staff songwriting team while collaborating daily with co-writers, publishers, and artists on Music Row. Maintain a large active catalog of co-written works, pitch music for sync opportunities, and generate mechanical and performance royalties tied to recordings, cuts, and usage.
Staff Songwriter at On The Wall Music (BMI)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Writes and co-writes songs for commercial release while collaborating daily with co-writers, publishers, and artists on Music Row. Generates mechanical and performance royalties and pitches for sync opportunities. Maintains an active catalog of 1,000+ co-written songs and has secured 30+ recordings and cuts across genres such as country, pop, Americana, and rock.
Staff Songwriter at Dan Hodges Music
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Staff writing role contributing to a commercial catalog and supporting releases through co-writing and collaboration within the Nashville publishing ecosystem.
Audio Engineer at 26 & 12, A Recording Studio
January 5, 2010 - Present
My role as a mixing and mastering engineer requires organizing and recording tracking sessions with various musicians and artists, editing tracks once recorded, tuning vocals and mixing and mastering the sessions. I also ensure that the mixes and masters are delivered in the appropriate format for release.
Founder and Operator / Audio Engineer / Music Producer / Studio Owner at 26 & 12 A Recording Studio
January 1, 2009 - Present
Own and operate a hybrid analog/digital recording studio delivering commercial-grade tracks for independent and signed artists. Lead full-cycle projects including recording, precise vocal production, creative arrangement support, mixing, and mastering. Work with a vintage SSL 4040 G+ console, high-end outboard gear, Logic Pro and Luna, iZotope RX/Ozone, and professional plugin suites (e.g., Waves, FabFilter, Soundtoys). Manage client collaboration, scheduling, budgeting, production workflow, and final delivery to support repeat business in the Nashville market.
Staff Songwriter at Medart Music
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2012
Staff writing work focused on developing songs for recording and placement, collaborating with other writers and industry partners in Nashville.
Staff Songwriter at BMG-Cabin
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Early staff writing role beginning a long-term songwriting career, building experience with writers, publishers, and the Nashville industry.

Education

Audio Engineering Certification at Next Level Sound
April 8, 2016 - April 8, 2016
Mixing & Mastering Certification at Next Level Sound Engineering
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Mixing & Mastering Certification at Next Level Sound Engineering
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Josie Award Country Song Of The Year (Duo)
April 8, 2021 - April 8, 2021
Mixing & Mastering Certification
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2026
Mixing & Mastering Certification
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Trying To Quit
    This is a song I co-wrote with Nolan Sotillo. I also co-produced, mixed and mastered the song. Nolan is the vocalist/artist. soundtrack vocal voiceover instrumental jingle beat
    You’re With Me
    This is a song I co-wrote with Jon Conley and Omer Netzer. I also produced the song and mixed and mastered it for Omer Netzer. Omer is also the vocalist/artist. soundtrack vocal voiceover jingle beat instrumental
    Go To Hell
    This is a song I co-wrote, produced, mixed and mastered. The vocalist is my co-writer Stephen Hunley.