"Being a one-man operation allows (ok, forces) me to wear different hats...but I wouldn't have it any other way. My clients appreciate the fact that besides engineering, I can produce, play guitar and bass, and if needed, round up Nashville's finest session players for their projects. Basically, I can take something from an idea in somebody's head to a finished CD in their hand. Or, if your arrangements are ready to go, I can record them cleanly and quickly."

"Tom is fast but thorough, he makes excellent suggestions, and he's a lot of fun. He's also a great guitar player who can come up with amazing parts on the spot. His lovely grand piano and the woods outside are a nice bonus."
- Deanna Walker, songwriter/educator, Nashville

"I have used Tom Manche and Studio X for all my audio projects since 1989. I've needed Tom to record a variety of voices, at other times to edit complex existing recordings, and sometimes to restore archival recordings to make them sound brand new. I have never employed another engineer or studio in all those years for the simple reason that Tom is the best. He is thoroughly professional and a pleasure to work with. No dramas, just good solid work and great results."
- Martin Lewis, producer, Hollywood

"Recording at Studio X is always a comfortable, satisfying experience because Tom is able to quickly deliver the exact grand piano and vocal qualities I ask him for. His is the jewel of Nashville recording studios."
- Jim Stephens, singer/songwriter, Nashville

"I've worked at Tom's studio on several projects recently and I'm happy to recommend him. He's got a great space, a fine grand piano, a fast and versatile system, and a sure hand at the controls. Very professional, affordable, and it sounds good in the car when you leave. What more could you ask for?"
- Mark T. Jordan, songwriter/session keyboardist, Nashville

"Tom co-produced my CD at Studio X, and when I heard the tracks played on the radio they kicked butt, and after all, isn't that what it's all about?"
- Ritt Henn, bassist/singer/songwriter, NYC

"I've never had a cleaner sound. Tom takes a greater interest because he's a songwriter himself and knows how important each project is to his clients."
- Andrew Lorand, singer/songwriter, Sherman Oaks

"Somehow, Tom seemed to read my mind and transfer the music in my head onto tape. I've waited years to do my first CD and I'm thrilled with the results."
- Barry Tavlin, singer/songwriter, Los Angeles

So if you are (or plan to be) in the Nashville area and need a professional quality recording done, think of Studio X. Too far away? No problem. Tom has done plenty of music demoes for clients from afar. For several years, when the National Academy of Songwriters offered a mail-order song demos service to their members, Tom was the guy who produced them. For more information check out Demos By Mail.
 

Location: West Meade (on Nashville's west side), 4 minutes from exit 201 of Interstate 40. Studio X is on a quiet cul-de-sac on an acre of woods .

• For more information contact Tom at tommanche@bellsouth.net.
   
• Click for more information about Demos By Mail
   
• Ready to do a demo? Check out Tom's article about Pre-Music Recording Advice
   
• Hear audio samples of Tom's work:

Tom has also been teaching guitar for over twenty years. During that time he discovered that more and more students were interested not in flashy lead playing or learning the latest hits so much as acquiring the wherewithal to put their own songs together. With that in mind, he developed Guitar for Songwriters, a way of presenting the basics of playing the guitar with a bias toward the mechanics of crafting a tune. If you're looking for an experienced guitar teacher in popular music styles (rock, r&b, country, etc), contact Tom.