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Mark Dreyer Productions & Studio 23 Nashville, TN
Mark Dreyer
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NashvilleConnection.com is the culmination of years of music experience on all sides of the industry.  We believe your only as good as your last client says you are! If you need help with services in Nashville we can help you find what you need so email us at info@nashvilleconnection.com to get started!

We have done all sorts of interesting productions in the music business building a solid foundation for production starting way back with music school @ Berkley College of Music in Boston, MA, and now performing, producing, recording, writing and filming in Nashville, TN for 30+ years. This has laid the groundwork for a trusted name in audio-video production in Nashville.

We have learned from some of the best and continue to learn each day from some of the great songwriters and performers in the Music Business today! The website, www.nashvilleconnection.com was started in 1998 as an addition to the NMBD, Nashville Music Business Directory and Mark Dreyer Productions.

The NMBD book was started in 1983 by the late Ray McGinnis, and when we took it over, we expanded the book for the growing with the Nashville Market. We feel the NMBD is now the best it has ever been, and hope to still improve the book in the upcoming years. We personally take the books to all major record labels, publishers and music business organizations (one book per employee), making this the most circulated directory in Nashville. Over 200,000 in circulation today.

The “Live Studio Web Cam” that has been viewed from all around the globe by fans of Country Music. We have literally reached tens of thousands around the globe with the music from our facilities. The web cam helps artist pre-sell their CD’s as friends, family, and fans watch the production every step of the way..

Video productions for YouTube or TV broadcast Music Videos, Live DVD’s from a club in Nashville, TV Show Production, EPK’s,  Infomercial’s, and Corporate Business Presentations. A  Full Service Pro Audio Video Production Proven Success With Over 1000 TV Broadcast Credits: GAC, TBS, Comcast, Charter & Cox Cable.

We have also done productions for  www.BlueHighwaystv.com (150+ Artist Id’s & Interviews); Turner Broadcasting TBS show Daisy Does America (Nashville Talent Search Segment); The Musician Network (7 Segments Musician Performance & interviews); Vacation Records; GAC TV 30 minute infomercial

The dedication to quality and producing the absolute best result is my main goal. The years of experience and background in Music City USA has allowed me to fine tune the process in all styles of music – Country, Gospel, Pop, Alternative Rock, R&B, Jazz and Blues…pre-production, post-production, and everything in between.  I hope to provide my production and arrangement services for your next project, and, with insight on the musical direction of a song, it makes all the difference in the world.  You will hear the change on your project, and I personally give you a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Contact me today – hit me up on social, call, however you connect, and we can discuss your next project.
Thanks for stopping by!
Mark

the backstory

From Bama to Berklee to Nashville!

At the age of 15, Mark landed his first playing performance in his hometown of Gadsden, Alabama, and then toured throughout the southeastern United States. Following his graduation from high school, Mark was granted a two year scholarship to Gadsden State Junior College in the Big Band Jazz program. In 1985, with the encouragement from family and friends, Mark accepted the opportunity to attend Berkley College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, majoring in film scoring and performance. Mark’s southern style was like a breath of fresh air in Boston, opening the door for concert performances with faculty members at Berkley. After just nine shows, Mark was granted a full scholarship, a stepping stone to a dynamic music career. Mark began to record for music production and engineering classes as a singer/songwriter developing and producing his own original music.

Upon completing his five year program at Berkley in 1990, Mark moved to Nashville to play in a band with the late Bee Spears long time bass player for Willie Nelson and Family Band which led to three performances with Willie in 1991-92. His career took off with the Gaylord Entertainment Company’s Opryland Theme park & Grand Ole’ Opry performing with #1 show Tim Watson & Black Creek. Mark’s performances included several Grand Ole’ Opry Tourism Shows where he performed with many Opry superstars. Mark displayed his versatile talents, performing favorite country songs as well as original material on the Grand Ole’ Opry stage. Mark to date has amazingly done over 4000 with Tim Watson since 1990. With over 1000+ corporate entertainment shows under his belt, Mark is still performing with Tim Watson, NashVegas Allstars, Nashville Bluetones and other Opryland veterans Bob Fortner and Gary Jenkins doing corporate shows at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Convention Center, Opryland Hotel and venues around the country for such corporate giants as: Harley Davidson, Toyota, AFLAC, RV, SouthTrust Bank, Coca-Cola, General Motors, Anheuser Busch, Kimberly Clark, Alcoa and many more.

Mark owns and operates Mark Dreyer Productions, a Pro-Tools / Finalcut Pro production and  recording facility in Hendersonville, TN. One can usually find Mark producing master recording projects and fine tuning his craft rendering numerous recordings for major publishers such as BMG, Warner Chapel, Savannah Music Group, along with many independent labels. In addition Mark’s dynamic playing on various songwriter showcases created the opportunity to co-write and produce song in the studio with many legendary songwriters from established & publishing companies. Mark has written songs with Hank Cochran, Red Lane, Steve Clark, Mark Peterson, Dave Gibson, Jim Foster, Don Goodman, Beverly Ross and Mark Gray among others. He is a published writer with Co-Heart Music, Warner Chapel, Double J Music, Opryland Music and others. In 1992 he founded his own publishing company Marcus Alan Music (BMI) and had a song called ” I Know You Hear Me” on Engelburt Humperdink’s album titled “After Dark”.

Mark has opened for The Little River Band, Bo Diddly, Kansas, Toby Keith and Alabama at Riverfest in Gadsden, Alabama. Mark has travel to Europe 22 times performed  on various European tours since 1997 Touring France at a large festival in Craponne, France and at the Country Picnic in Poland, a four day festival with more than 10.000 people a day with Live TV. Also performing in Holland for Western Lifestyles TV and in Bomal City Belgium, Mark had a club performance at Billy Bob’s in Paris at Disneyland Paris performing with Moody Brothers. Marks music video “Betty’s Beauty World” was airing with over nine million projected viewers on CMT in Europe and the UK for 6 months until CMT Europe went off the air. This lead to distributing 1000 CD’s to a very large fan base in Europe and is promoting his new CD Mark Dreyer “24-7-365” through Radio and a new distribution deal in the FNAC record store in Paris France. In 2008 Mark will returned for his 15th performance in Holland and secured several theme songs for Western Lifestyles TV program and Country Line Dance Machine. Mark’s musical direction and impressive performances let to a musical director position for 4 years for the Bob De Jong production The Doutch Country Music Hall of Fame Tour. at the same time providing Bob De Jong over 140 betacam Music Video for broadcast in Europe.

Testimonials

What people have to say about Mark Dreyer Productions

Mark,
Sorry to be so long to tell you what a fabulous job everyone thought Randy’s presentation was. He said that there was a standing ovation when the video began the ‘Leading the Charge’ part and then again at the end. And they are still commenting on the wink!! It was indeed the highlight of the event and made him VERY happy! You did a superior job, feel free to use us as a referral if you need one. Thanks again so very much.
Betty Dennis,
Office Administrator & Assistant to Randy Miller, VP of Sales Gaylord Opryland Hotel, 2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214

Producer arranger Mark Dreyer has the most initiative sense of orchestration of anybody I’ve worked with surprising figures and musical themes always enhance and sell his recordings. Watch out Tony Brown!
Beverly Ross, 
Writer of Lollipop Lollipop, Judy’s Turn To Cry By: Leslie Gore, The Candy Man; By: Roy Orbison Girl of My Best Friend; By Elvis Presley

Mark Dreyer of Studio 23 is Mr. energy
Mark Peterson
Writer of Cadillac Style, I Cant Reach her Anymore By: Sammy Kershaw Refried Dreams By: Tim McGraw

Wow! What an amazing production week we had! The last few days have been a game changer for us, going from nervous and stiff to comfortable and Alive!  Thank you and the crew for making this production an absolute masterpiece! The studio location you chose was perfect!  The crew, well the very best to work with, very professional with the equipment set up, lighting.  Extremely down to earth guys.
Thank you again,
AraDona and Julia

“Mark Dreyer is an amazing producer-arranger-guitarist. He’s highly talented in the many instruments he plays, as well as being the very best arranger that I’ve ever had. He listens, and is able to get the exact feeling that I needed in my songs. Mark is also extremely easygoing, which is a major plus in this business. He’s worth driving 1,300 miles for his productions!”
Cheryl Nye Kathryn Nye 
(Canadian Singer/Songwriters)

Mark,  I have been meaning to shoot you a note, but the job has been hectic.  I really appreciated your patience with the FedEx Man project.  I know it is frustrating working with a person new to the Studio.  You exhibited a level of professionalism I really was glad to see.  I do believe I learned more about making a record in the four or so months we were in Studio, than I have in the last ten years. The quality of the Recordings I received was outstanding  and your talent as a Producer in my opinion is unparallel. I  hope that you are a part of the final Album we come out with.  You probably get lots of these letters from admiring Artists.  So once again thank you for your part in this venture.  I call you Producer and I hope Friend.
Charlie
The ‘FedEx Man’

Mark, I am in COMPLETE admiration of the songs!!,,, they really are beyond what my words can say !!! please thank everyone involved for me,, I am just so humbly appreciative !!…I’m TOTALLY in love with the songs, endless thanks , have a GREAT trip next week,,,
LOTS OF GOOD THINGS YOUR WAY !
Kathie

Songwriters…If you have a song and a melody and want REAL music put to it, I highly recommend Mark Dreyer Production Company. I live in Branson, Missouri and as many musicians as there are here I could not get the sound I wanted. Thanks to M.C.A. Records- they referred me to Mark, and I got more than my money’s worth.
I’m very pleased.
Jerry L. Burris
Branson, MO

Got the CDs, and really like the end product. I thank you so much for your hard work. Please keep the master reels there with you for the time being, as I’m sure the next time I record sometime next year, I’ll use your services. Again, thanks for your hard work and hospitality. I’ll recommend you to others I know. All the best.
Curtis Guilbot
www.curtiswayne.com

I’d like to thank you for a wonderful job you’ve done to make my CD complete. I enjoyed learning the extra vocal tips it helped in areas and brought out the endings more clear and vibrant. I’d like to especially thank you for the fantastic job on the fillers, intro’s, and endings. Everyone here loves the way you put this together. Take care and God bless.
Lori Westrick
810-765-3221

Thanks so much for your help Studio 23! The producers and musicians were so great, and my songs turned out so wonderfully that I will definitely recommend this studio to anyone who asks.
Denny Bates,
Rifle, CO

Never could have believed it would turn out so well. Thank you for your time and endless patience.
David Michael,
Chicago, IL

Not long ago I sent some demo packages to record companies and producers in the Nashville area and was offered a production agreement from a Nashville record company. When I began checking the reputation of the record company everyone I spoke to said they were reliable. However, Will Beasley, Director of Music Business Development at the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce said the name of the company rang a bell and advised me to not sign anything until I received his correspondence. Will sent me a package that included photocopies of newspaper articles about questionable practices in which the record company was involved. Based on this information I decided to decline the offer and follow-up on the other packages. That’s how I contacted you. In our initial conversation you took the time to explain what you thought would be best for me, the concepts behind your reasoning and the services you could offer. You also encouraged me to call around to see what others could do and to check your references as well. After saving me from a potentially disastrous situation with the production agreement I called Will Beasley for his recommendation. His reply was: “I know Mark personally and I can guarantee that you are in good hands.” Will was absolutely right. I recently signed my first publishing deal with Music In the Right Keys Publishing for three of the songs from our session. My publisher is very excited about the material and asks for more every time I speak to him. Your contribution made it possible. THANK YOU for all the help and guidance.
Please contact me if I can be of any service to you.
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Jerry Wayne Cook

I would not hesitate to recommend Studio 23 to anyone. Your relaxed, yet professional, atmosphere stands out among the other recording facilities. As you know, most of my clients come from out of town, but you never cease to make them feel right at home.
Catty Lemon
ADN Artist Development Network

“You made my dreams come true. You’re the BEST!!!”
Crystal Taylor,
Spokane, WA

What great luck to have been lucky enough to find two of the most professional men in the recording business.  Mark your skills as a guitar player can make people feel every note that you play.  Jeff with your personality, salesmanship, and your ability to build confidence in the people you work with made me feel right at home.  It made me feel as if I had known you guys forever.  The three songs we did together, turned out to be really good songs and I learned so much about what it takes to record a song and the recording business.  I have been working on several new songs and I hope by some time in July to have recorded my songs and have a video made.  Once again thank you very much.  I look forward to seeing you soon.  Thanks for all of your help.
Your Honored Student,
Verlin R. Raley, Jr.