Nigel Turner-Heffer

Five Decades Making and Promoting Music


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Nigel on stage

I have been producing, recording, playing and promoting music for five decades.


I've composed music for corporate productions and television. I’ve played in various bands and had solo music projects. I have also built websites to promote cds and download sales and performances.


When I bought my Fender Stratocaster back in 1986, I had no idea it would become my lifelong companion. From the first chord I played, the sound was pure inspiration—clear, versatile, and unmistakably Strat. Nearly four decades later, it still delivers the same thrill. Owning a Stratocaster isn’t just about having a guitar. It’s about holding onto a piece of music history that continues to shape your own story.


Since 1954, the Fender Stratocaster has been the sound of inspiration. From garage bands to world stages, its unmistakable tone and effortless playability have fueled generations of musicians. Decades later, the Strat is more than just an instrument—it’s a timeless companion built to inspire for life.


Back in 1986, I scraped together everything I had to buy my first Stratocaster. It’s been with me ever since, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. But if I were starting today? I’d go with the Squier Stratocaster Debut Collection It captures the same magic and inspiration of the Fender Strat, but it’s built for beginners and priced so you can start your journey right now. Trust me—you’ll be glad you did.



Production Music

The Blackpool Tower Laser Fantasy


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Back in the 90s I composed seven pieces of music for the Blackpool Tower Laser Fantasy, which ran five times a day seven days a week. The show was about the history of lasers and was narrated by Tom Baker of Dr Who Fame.



The Trisha Goddard TV Show


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The Trisha show was broadcast every weekday from 2006 to 2010 on channel 5 in the UK. TownHouse TV commissioned me to compose music for the show.



The Molson Beda Club Of The Year Awards


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Molson and Disco Mirror sponsored the Club of the Year awards at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel.

The events were hosted by Jonathan Ross, year one, and Noel Edmonds, year two. I produced the music for the opening video, which featured members of the judging panel plus an outline of the categories.

Award categories included: regional awards, supplier awards, personnel awards, best club manager, best lighting and disc jockey. Awards were also given for the new concept venue and the club of the year.

I also produced the winners' fanfare and played as the proud winners took the stage.



Music for Car Launches


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Mercedes E-Class Dealers Launch UK


The Volvo 440 Sports Head Office Launch


BMW 5 series Head Office Launch


MAN Trucks Sales conference




The Nicotinell Patch


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I composed the ident music used on the Nicotinell patch advertising campaign and at worldwide launch events.


I also produced music for Ciba Geigy's incentive events in the UK. The sales team would win a trip to Hong Kong if they reached their targets. The sales management team invited me to join them in Hong Kong, as they felt that my music helped motivate the sales representatives to win the trip.



Live performance and CD production

Kashmir 1970-80

Kashmir - 'The Light' was recorded at Spaceward Studios in Cambridge, UK.
15th December 1979 Engineered by Mike Kemp.

Kashmir were the first rock band to play at the Theatre Royal in
Bury St Edmunds.


We recorded our first single, ‘The Light,’ at a professional recording studio in Cambridge in 1979 when I was nineteen; I loved the experience so much that I knew I wanted this to be my career.


Language Today

Room 101

Recorded 5th March 1983 at the Pyramid studio.

This song was inspired by the George Orwell novel 1984 and the Room 101

Room 101, introduced in the climax of the novel, is the basement torture chamber in the Ministry of Love, in which the Party attempts to subject a prisoner to their own worst nightmare, fear or phobia, with the objective of breaking down their resistance.


Code Indigo


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In 2007 I joined Code Indigo, an electronica band with a Pink Floyd guitar feel.


The CD 'MELTdown' was released in 2013. The album was launched at the E-live music festival in Eindhoven Holland.




Code Indigo - MELTdown


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Cds

Code Indigo


MELTdown



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Code Indigo


Take the Money
and Run


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Code Indigo


IN Concert



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Trinity


Music for Angels



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David Wright


I also played guitar and bass guitar on David Wright’s ‘Dreams and Distant Moonlight’ album, which won the best international CD at the German Schallwelle awards in 2008.


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Cds

played Guitar


David Wright
Dreams Distant Moonlight


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Played Guitar


David Wright
Sines Of Life



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Home Studios


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I owned my first home recording studio set up back in 1986 and still own a home recording studio today.

Home studios were very different in those early days. I've watched this fascinating and absorbing subject grow into something truly amazing over the years. The advances in home studio and live performance technology are profoundly astonishing.


I’ve used Macs in my home studio for nearly 40 years, and honestly, the Mac mini with the M4 chip is the best one yet. It’s powerful enough to handle anything I throw at it, but so quiet and compact I forget it’s even there. If you’re a musician or producer wondering if it’s worth it, take it from me—you’ll love it.


When I sit down to make music, I want everything to flow. That’s why I love my Mac mini. It’s powerful enough to handle full productions with ease, efficient enough to stay cool and quiet, and compact enough to fit anywhere in my setup. It doesn’t just keep up with my creativity—it fuels it. It’s compact, but unbelievably powerful—running my DAW, virtual instruments, and endless plugins smoothly, with zero hiccups. For anyone building a studio, big or small, this little machine is a giant.


For me, Logic Pro is more than just software—it’s the centrepiece of my music production. It’s where my ideas come to life, and with Apple Pro Training, you’ll learn how to get the most out of it, fast. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this is the program I recommend. It’s made a huge difference in my workflow, and I know it will for you too.


In my studio, I need monitors I can rely on. That’s why I use the Genelec 8020D. They deliver an honest, transparent sound that makes mixing so much easier—you hear what’s really happening in your track. They might look small, but the power and clarity are incredible. I recommend them to anyone serious about producing.



teaching guitar and performance technology


I have had the privilege of teaching guitar and performance technology to several young artists. I taught a band from Bury St Edmunds called Jacob's Mouse when they were all 12 years old.

The band went on to support Nirvana when they played in Norwich. A very proud moment indeed.

Hugo Boothby (Jacob's Mouse)

picture of Hugo Boothby'Taking guitar lessons with you and the work you did with Jebb, Sam, Glynn and I was life changing for me. You are a wonderful teacher and I am sure there are many people and institutions that would benefit hugely from your experience and expertise.'


Sound Engineer - Section Musician

The Lodge Recording Studio

In the early eighties, I worked as a sound engineer and session musician at "The Lodge" owned by "The Enid".

The studio was first established in 1979 by Robert John Godfrey and Stephen Stewart. Situated in a large farmhouse in the Suffolk countryside, it soon became a favourite with some producers and one of the best-known mid-priced residential recording studios in the business with such famous artists as Kim Wilde, The Ruts, Katrina and the Waves, New Model Army, Mari Wilson, Marillion and Paradise Lost using it regularly until 1988 when the owners closed it to concentrate on separate musical careers.


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