Hi, I’m Taylor Nelson —
a music producer, mixing engineer, educator, and certified audio nerd based in beautiful Golden, Colorado.
I live here with my amazing wife and our mischievous dog Charlie, who likes to think she’s the real boss of the studio.

Charlie, the beloved pup of Colorkey Productions, sitting like a pro on a Clear Creek bridge in Golden.

Wedding day photo of Taylor and his beautiful wife, standing apart beneath the trees, sharing a meaningful look.

Colorkey Productions’ honorary mascot Charlie, enjoying nature and flashing a post-sniff smile.

With over 12 years of experience teaching in public education, I’ve spent a good chunk of my life helping people unlock their creative potential — whether that’s in the classroom or behind a mixing console.

I hold a Master’s degree in Music Production from Berklee College of Music, where I refined my chops in sound design, mixing, and audio storytelling (and drank probably too much coffee doing it).

When I'm not fine-tuning frequencies or layering synths,
you can find me waist-deep in a trout stream, fly rod in hand,
attempting to outsmart fish with something called an Wooly Bugger.

I'm also an avid Dungeon Master, crafting epic adventures,
weird NPC voices, and the occasional TPK (Total Party Kill) for my friends.

What Makes Up Your Mix Engineer?

Music, Fly-Fishing, Gaming, Husband, D&D, Teaching, Dog Dad

View from Red Rocks Amphitheatre looking toward Denver, with the town of Golden nestled in the foothills below.

At the heart of everything I do is a passion for creating — whether it’s music, stories, or unforgettable experiences. I believe in the power of sound to move people, and I’m here to help artists shape their vision into something golden.