James Nagel

Producer | Songwriter | Singer

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I'm a producer and award-winning songwriter from the California Bay Area. You probably have heard many of my songs in commercials and hit TV shows without evening knowing it! My forte is in creating ear-catchy productions that leave listeners humming their melodies for weeks to come. I would love to meet you and hear more about your next project!

I enjoy collaborating with new clients and work hard in helping them achieve their creative goals. Every project is unique in itself and deserves specific attention and detail. Please feel free to get in touch and we can discuss your project's needs and how I can help.

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64 Reviews - 12 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Jimmy Nash
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    1st time working with James. Excellent experience start to finish. The song and guitar track he sent me to record to were very professional, and we were able to work quickly together to meet a deadline. Look forward to the next one!

  2. Review by Robert B.
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    We have worked with James on several projects which he has mastered and or mixed and mastered our music. James is a professional in every possible way. In each instance, he was able to achieve, sonically, what we hoped for. This is challenging in a virtual world. Beyond being an excellent engineer, James is a musician, songwriter, and producer. The value of his experience cannot be overstated. Last, James is patient, calm, and kind. I highly recommend James. He is the best!

  3. Review by Robert B.
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    James is amazing. We have worked with him on an album and a couple singles. He is extremely professional and communicates clearly, which is very important for musicians such as myself, who may need a little extra guidance. We are looking forward to working on our next album with James!

  4. Review by John G.
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    James and I have been working together a little over a year and he never lets me down. Always kind. Always passionate. Always does an amazing job. Helped me finish my first project and now helping me finish my second. If you want a pro sound to your song, choose James.

  5. Review by Oliver Kocsis
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    It was again a pleasure to work with James. I can just recommend him really and I am looking forward to work with him again.

  6. Review by John M.
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    James gets you from A to Z quickly and efficiently without losing quality or control of your project. He has completed two outstanding tracks for me and look forward to the next. He gets the job done and is fun to work with. A+ rating!

  7. Review by Oliver Kocsis
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    It was a pleasure to work with James. He is very polite, answers always quickly and with a lot of details so you know exactly what needs to be done. I hope we can work together again in the future. Definitely 5 stars!

  8. Review by Laura Corazzina
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    I love James's projects, I love recording bass in his songs, and I am grateful to be working together again.
    The wonderful energy and communication with James make it a great job. definitely 5 stars.

  9. Review by John M.
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    I have just completed my first project with James. Had a solid and worthwhile experience. He's always open to the various twists and turns of the recording process and is always there to make things right. I enjoyed working with him and will undoubtedly be working with him in the future,

  10. Review by John G.
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    James has legit never let me down. He’s done pretty much all of my professional bodies of work. And has made sure my music is at top notch quality. I highly recommend working with him.

  11. Review by Laura Corazzina
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    Working with James was a wonderful experience. his production and music are beautiful and it was really a pleasure to record the bass.
    the communication was very fluid and gave me full freedom to create in his song.
    I am truly grateful and hope to work together again.

  12. Review by Robbie Malone
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    James was a pleasure to work with. I loved his organic approach to recording, which enabled me to be a lot more creative within the recording process.
    He was also a gentleman to deal with and I will be recommending him to a lot of friends as a great producer to work with.

    Thanks James

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  13. Review by Robert B.
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    I've now worked with James on multiple projects. I can say without reservation that James is professional in every aspect of his work. He treats people with kindness, is prompt in responding (even though he's very busy), and delivers impeccable results. I wholeheartedly recommend James and will continue to work with him in future projects. Many thanks to you, James, you are the best!

  14. Review by Nate Barnes
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    James is a top class producer and a total professional- his project was a joy to work on and I would jump at the opportunity to work with him again- highly recommended!

  15. Review by Robert B.
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    I've now worked with James on several projects. He is the the epitome of professionalism. James' work is the highest-quality. And I would be remiss if I didn't mention how well James communicates. He responses are timely, and he treats his clients with the utmost respect. Kindness goes a long way. Thank you, James!

  16. Review by Robert B.
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    James is sensational. His has done all my mastering to date. James communicates very well and is very easy to work with. He is a pro!

  17. Review by Robert B.
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    James is a stellar engineer and as professional as they come. His investment in projects is unparalleled in my experience. During the mastering of our 10-track album, James continuously provided feedback as a way of improving the mixes. Not only was his feedback always offered in a supportive way, James took the time to detail how to do certain things, which helped a novice such as myself to improve my skills. That takes patience. I highly recommend James and will work with him again. Thank you!

  18. Review by gina
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    Love working with James. His vision for my mixes/productions is spot on. His advice is very well thought out and a welcome addition. On top of that, he is timely and easy to work with.

  19. Review by Robert B.
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    James is an amazing engineer! He is not only technically proficient, he provides constructive feedback, communicates extremely well, and champions artists to bring the best out of their work. He was very patient with me and we navigated through a project that presented several challenges. We are continuing to work with James! Many thanks!!

  20. Review by John G.
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    Thanks James for helping me finish my album. Means a lot to me. You do such a great job.

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Each project is different and may require more or less time. That being said, I am very flexible and will work with you regarding revisions, royalty/writers splits, and turnaround times.

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  • UA 1176
  • Neve 1073
  • UA Apollo
  • Aphex Expressor vintage channel strip
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  • Royer 121
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  • NI Komplete
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  • IK Multimedia Mastering
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