We cover everything from 4-track tape workflows and songwriting prompts to building a studio that feels like home and learning to “serve the song, not yourself.”
One of our warmest, funniest, most inspiring conversations yet.
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🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Nate on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/insta_sagg
Cleveland NPR / Ideastream Article - https://www.ideastream.org/arts-culture/2025-10-23/lakewood-producer-nate-saggio-helps-cleveland-artists-find-their-sound
Jim Stewart Productions - https://www.jimstewartmixing.com/
Chayla Hope - https://www.instagram.com/chaylahope/?hl=en
Jack Harris - https://www.instagram.com/Jackharris_music/
Welshly Arms - https://www.instagram.com/welshlyarms/
CAPI Preamps (Nate’s go-to) - https://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_117_55_169&products_id=478
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🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Sound Discussion is a podcast hosted by Nate Kelmes, Ben Holmes, and Neil Merchant — three audio engineers exploring creativity, production, mixing, studio life, and the conversations that spark great music.
New episodes every month.
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