RSR528 – Nick Bullock – Building A Creative Retreat Studio for Artists Near Nashville: Freda Recording - Recording Studio Rockstars

RSR528 – Nick Bullock – Building A Creative Retreat Studio for Artists Near Nashville: Freda Recording

What does it take to build a dream studio from the ground up? Nick Bullock of Freda Recording shares how he created a retreat for artists on a Nashville farm, blending music, acoustics, and visual storytelling to support independent musicians.

My guest today is Nick Bullock, Co-Founder and CEO of Freda Recording, a boutique recording studio and Artist Services company located on a beautiful farm outside of Nashville, TN.

Nick returns to the podcast after previous appearances on episodes RSR030 and RSR411 to share more insights from his journey as a producer, engineer, and artist advocate. With a focus on serving the song and honoring the artist’s vision, Nick has built a career around making records that are intentional, meaningful, and emotionally impactful. He’s worked with artists like Alexz Johnson, Katie Kuffell, National Park Radio, St Paul DeVence, The Aqua Ducks, Katie Basden, and many others.

In 2024, Nick and his wife Meredith launched Freda Recording together—blending music production, visual storytelling, and hospitality to help artists realize their full creative potential and bring their dreams to life.

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Website Links:

nickbullockmusic.com
fredarecording.com

Facebook: @Freda Recording
Instagram: @nickbullockmusic, @fredarecording

Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko

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