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About Nest Studio
Your Creative Sanctuary in Melbourne’s South East
Are you looking for a recording studio that’s more than just a room full of gear?
Are you searching for a recording setup where your ideas are safe to grow?
At Nest Studio, we believe the same and make it a point to refine raw talent into professional excellence. Located in the quiet suburb of Wheelers Hill, we offer a world-class production environment designed to help independent artists, podcasters, and creators bridge the gap between their demos and radio-ready releases.
Our Philosophy: Production is a Partnership
Far beyond the ‘engineer behind the glass’ model at typical studios, Nest Studio believes in a deeply collaborative process. Our founder and lead producer, Tarun Zachariah, works side-by-side with every client.
Whether you are tracking vocals, architecting a beat, or fine-tuning a mix, Tarun sits with you at the desk, offering real-time mentorship and creative direction.
The Expert: 10+ Years of Industry Authority
When you book a session at Nest, you are tapping into over a decade of high-level industry experience.
“A great song isn’t just recorded. My goal is to ensure when you leave the Nest, you haven’t just made a track – you’ve grown as an artist.” – Tarun Zachariah
Educational Excellence: As a sessional lecturer at JMC Academy, Tarun brings a teacher’s patience and a master’s technical precision to every session.
Technical Mastery: With a Diploma in Audio Engineering and mastery of Cubase Pro, Tarun specialises in ‘genre-fluid’ production – from modern Pop and Electronic to the driving traditional rhythms of Dhol drums.
Community Driven: We are a proud Registered NDIS Provider (Innovative Community Participation), ensuring that professional music production is accessible and inclusive for everyone in our community.
Why Is ‘Nest’ Different?
We have moved away from the restrictive ‘package’ model of traditional studios. We understand that creativity doesn’t always fit into a 4-hour bundle.
Bespoke Hourly Billing
Every project is unique. We work on a flexible hourly basis, so you only pay for the time your music actually needs. No hidden fees, no generic bundles – just pure focus on your sound.
Source Perfection
We prioritise capturing professional audio at the source. While we love a good home demo, we focus on in-studio recordings that provide the clarity, depth, and weight that bedroom setups often lack.
The Creative Playground
Our space features industry-standard tools like the Neumann TLM 103, Shure SM7B and professional acoustic treatment, creating a high-fidelity environment where you can experiment without limits!
Our Space. Your Sound.
Nest Studio is more than a business. We have designed it to look and feel more like a creative hub for South East Melbourne’s artist community.
We provide the gear, the expertise, the nurturing atmosphere – and you provide the inspiration!
Let’s make sure your music is not just heard; it’s remembered.
Ready to start?
We don't take blind bookings. We love it when every project that comes to us starts with a conversation to ensure we are the right fit for your vision.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your primary collaborator and main point of contact will be Tarun Zachariah. Tarun is the Owner and Head Engineer/Producer at Nest Studio and will be catering to all your project needs on-site.
Since completing his Diploma in Audio Engineering & Sound Production as well as a Graduate Certificate in the Creative Industries, Tarun has been working professionally in the creative industry for over 10 years.
In addition to creating music, Tarun is also a Sessional Lecturer for the Bachelor of Audio & Certificate III in Media at JMC Academy. Tarun's passion for audio is deeply reflected and embedded in his various creative works and sharing this art with the world is what drives him every day.
To ensure you get full value out of your session, we usually charge an hourly rate depending on what type of service you are after. We avoid providing packages prior to commencing a project as this usually results in the artists being overcharged. At Nest, we want to ensure that you are only being charged for the hours you use.
The length of the project is highly dependent on what type of project it is and the execution of the artists themselves. Albums, Audiobooks & Voiceovers will take a longer time compared to Singles, Podcasts or Radio Advertising.
Additionally, depending on the artist, they might want 5 attempts at the perfect take OR get the perfect take on their first attempt (very rare) which would change the project length significantly.
Of course! A copy of your file will be provided to you via any of your storage devices or through an online cloud link. We can provide the file in any format of your choice.
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