Session Work
Session & Live Guitar
Studio-quality guitar work, delivered with professionalism and feel. Remote sessions available worldwide.
Studio Recording
In-person or remote recording sessions. Nathan will work to a brief, reference track, or collaborate on the arrangement. Quick turnaround, broadcast-ready files delivered.
Remote Sessions
Based anywhere in the world? No problem. Nathan offers professional remote recording with stems and project files delivered direct to your inbox.
Live Performance
Reliable, musical, and stage-ready. Nathan is available for touring, residencies, one-off shows, and corporate events as a frontline guitarist.
TV & Broadcast
With credits including The Voice, Idols, Strictly Come Dancing, and Dancing with the Stars, Nathan knows the demands of live television. No pressure, no problems.
Arrangement & Production
Need your track to breathe differently? Nathan can suggest, arrange, and record guitar parts that serve the song — not just fill space.
Masterclasses & Workshops
Nathan offers clinics and workshops for schools, music colleges, and private events — covering technique, industry realities, and practical musicianship.
Selected credits
The Voice
Idols
Noot Vir Noot
Strictly Come Dancing
Dancing with the Stars
America's Got Talent
Dis Hoe Dit Is Met Steve
+ Grammy Award-winning artists and numerous independent productions
Featured credit
Noot Vir Noot
SABC 2, South Africa
South Africa's longest-running television game show — broadcast on SABC 2 since 1991, reaching over 3 million viewers per episode. Nathan was part of the show's resident band, Die Musiek Fabriek (The Music Factory), from 2015 to 2018.
3M+
Viewers per episode
1000+
Songs per season
3
Years on the show
A first in the show's history
Nathan is the only musician ever to serve as a member of Die Musiek Fabriek and be invited back as a featured guest artist — performing a medley of songs in front of the live studio audience.
Golden Horn Award — Best TV Game Show
Nominated in 2016 & 2017. Winner in 2019. Nathan's tenure coincided with the show's most decorated era.
Elite sightreading under pressure
With over 1,000 pieces of music covered each season — recorded across just two weeks at two episodes per day — only the industry's best are considered for a place in Die Musiek Fabriek.
Images from Urban Brew Studios and live recordings — Noot Vir Noot, SABC 2
Featured credit
Idols South Africa
Mzansi Magic
South Africa's premier singing competition — based on the British show Pop Idol and broadcast on Mzansi Magic. Nathan was called in as an industry professional for Theatre Week in both 2018 and 2020, working directly with the contestants and production team.
2
Years invited back
4+
Music genres covered
1
Take. No room for error
Music arranger for Theatre Week
Theatre Week is the high-stakes stage where contestants must win over the public. Nathan creates new arrangements and workshops them with the allocated contestants — bringing new life to the songs and making them their own.
African · Pop · Rock · R&B
A broad stylistic range is a must. Depending on the production writer's brief, Nathan has arranged everything from African rhythms to full rock band setups — all under broadcast-ready conditions.
One take. Broadcast live.
This is a one-take recorded scenario — no second chances, no safety net. The production company calls on Nathan and other industry professionals precisely because they can deliver under pressure.
Urban Brew Studios, Johannesburg (2020) & Wild Coast Sun, KwaZulu-Natal (2018)
Featured credit
Ndlovu Youth Choir
America's Got Talent · SAMA Winners
One of South Africa's most celebrated ensembles — the Ndlovu Youth Choir took the world stage on America's Got Talent, where they qualified and reached the finals. Nathan recorded the guitar work on the album "Africa" and on the track used for their audition.
2×
SAMA wins
AGT
America's Got Talent finalist
#1
South African iTunes chart
Guitar work on "Africa"
Nathan recorded the guitar parts on the album "Africa" — which debuted at #1 on the South African iTunes chart and won the choir a South African Music Award for Best Adult Contemporary Album, and a second SAMA for International Achievement.
America's Got Talent — Finalist
Nathan recorded the guitar track on the audition song that took the Ndlovu Youth Choir all the way to the finals of America's Got Talent — leading to the choir being signed by Simon Cowell in conjunction with Sony Music Africa.
Hollywood Music and Media Award — 2019
The choir's recording of Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" — featuring Nathan's guitar work — won the 2019 Hollywood Music and Media Award prior to the album's release.
A globally acclaimed ensemble
Founded in 2009, the choir performs in all 11 South African languages — weaving together isicathamiya, traditional chants, gospel, Afro-Pop, and Jazz in the tradition of Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba.
South African Music Awards (SAMA)
Best Adult Contemporary Album
"Africa"
International Achievement Award
Ndlovu Youth Choir
America's Got Talent — Finalist
Guitar recorded by Nathan Smith · Audition track & album "Africa"
Hollywood Music & Media Award
2019 · "Shape of You" · Guitar recorded by Nathan Smith
South African iTunes Chart
Debut of album "Africa" · Signed to Simon Cowell / Sony Music Africa
Session work · 2002–Present
Performed with & for
World-Class Artists
With the ability to sightread and an extensive knowledge of music genres, Nathan has spent over two decades performing with and for some of the finest artists from South Africa and abroad — for TV, live productions, studio recordings and shows.
Ronan Keating
International multiple Award-Winning Irish superstar. Photographed backstage at the FNB Night of the Stars, 10 August 2015.
Performed with & for
- Richard Clayderman · Guinness World Record — most successful pianist · 150M record sales
- Ronan Keating · International multiple Award-Winning Irish superstar
- Wouter Kellerman · Grammy Award-Winning Artist
- Juanita du Plessis · Award-Winning South African Artist
- Theuns Jordaan · Award-Winning South African Artist
- Riana Nel · Award-Winning South African Artist
- Laurika Rauch · Award-Winning South African Artist
To mention a few.
Ensemble & Choir Recording
- Ndlovu Youth Choir · 2× SAMA winners · America's Got Talent finalist · Album "Africa"
- Hoërskool Rustenburg Choir · International recognition · Viral recordings reaching millions of views
- Roedean School Choir · International TV broadcast · "Hallelujah" — viral worldwide
Also performed on the same bill as
Byron Bay · April 2017
Bluesfest Australia
Nathan performed at Bluesfest Australia 2017 alongside Wouter Kellerman, sharing the festival with some of the world's biggest names in blues, rock, and roots music.
Bonnie Raitt
Backstage · Bluesfest Australia
Tom Johnson
Green room · Bluesfest · April 2017
Eric Gales
Backstage · Byron Bay · April 2017
Beth Hart & Tholsi Pillay
Green room · Bluesfest · 2017
On stage with Wouter Kellerman
Grammy Award-Winner · 20 April 2017
Michael League
Snarky Puppy · Bluesfest dining area · April 2017
How it works
Simple process,
great results
01
Get in touch
Send Nathan a message outlining your project — what you need, your timeline, and any reference material.
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Brief & discuss
A quick conversation to align on the sound, feel, and deliverables. Nathan will ask the right questions to nail it first time.
03
Record & deliver
Nathan records the parts with care and sends stems, mixes, or the full session file — whatever format you need.
04
Revisions
If anything isn't quite right, Nathan will revise. The job isn't done until you're happy.
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Nathan brought exactly the right feel and tone to the track — first take. Will absolutely work together again.
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