Song first! Then production. Love Max Martin - inescapably catchy melodies, mindlessly singable choruses, and production that perfectly supports the song.
Pop songwriter (lyrics and melody)
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26 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedJosh is always AMAZING to work with!!! He has written me a super catchy song with wonderful lyrics that really mean something!!! Josh, thank you for always being so easy, fast and fun to work you!! You're every bit as AMAZING as your songs!! WHOOOPA!! :-D
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Joshua is one of my favourite people to work with for many reasons, the number 1 being: he writes infectious melodies! Many of my listeners message saying my songs are stuck in their heads (which is a good thing!) and Josh knows how to make that happen! His lyrics are great, the music he produces is sooo catchy, and he's an all-round TOP GUY! If he's not on your team, you're really missing out!
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Joshua is AMAZING!!! He’s one of the best producers and songwriters I’ve ever worked with!!! He makes incredible dance music and his lyrics and toplines are so incredibly catchy!!! Thanks for another HIT, Joshua!!! 😀
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Well! Where do I start? Working with Joshua is one of THE BEST experiences I have EVER had in music production! His lyrics are superb, his melodies are infectious and the music he makes is absolutely INCREDIBLE! And to top it all off, he's a really great guy! Joshua, YOU'RE AMAZING!
check_circleVerifiedJoshua did a great job creating a video for Mixed In Key. He wrote a great song that included lyrics. The tune was so catchy I couldn't get it out my head! I would recommend working with Joshua on your next project.
check_circleVerifiedJoshua is amazing. He's done the job and turned the vocals to a masterpiece. I hope to work with you again soon. Highly recommend. x
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Joshua, what a guy! He made an AMAZING beat, wrote AMAZING lyrics and wrote an AMAZING melody, producing an entire song from scratch that in one word is simply AMAZING! He's a great guy, a hard-working songwriter and true talent. Be warned: he'll BLOW YOUR MIND!
check_circleVerifiedAmazing to work with and creates amazing work. The best hands down.
check_circleVerifiedGreat work, great audio quality, timely delivery!
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Joshua was very professional and patient. He did exactly what I wished and the results was so great! Very quick and very talented. Highly recommend to work with Joshua! 5/5!
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Joshua knows how to write great lyrics!
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Joshua is melodically inventive and a pleasure to work with! John
check_circleVerifiedOne of the most talented songwriters that i've met, Josh was a real pro and delivered what i really needed.
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Great work!
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Josh was able to work a miracle and fix the audio on my tracks. He was super quick with a day turn around.
check_circleVerifiedAmazing service as usual.. my go to :)
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Willing to work with him again. Great songwriter.
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Joshua is amazing to work with. He does great work with limited resources, he gave me a great price, and he's very nice and comfortable to talk to. You can tell he really cares about making something that touches people. It was just a wonderful experience all around and I will be working with him again in the future.
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He is awesome!! great to work with, delivered before agreed
time, very talented, would love to work with him again.I highly
recommend him. 
check_circleVerified (Client)2nd time working with Joshua and it was great! Extremely professional and easy going with a great sense of melody. Highly recommend working with him!
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Joshua was great to work with! Very professional and gave clear instruction, plus he has a great sense of melody! Highly recommend working with him!
check_circleVerified (Client)amazing producer and band with loads of talent,,, Josh was patient and steered me on course with the many elements intertwining in the mix , would love to work on anything they got in the future,, highly recommended!!!
check_circleVerified (Client)Josh was a blast to work with!! One of the dopest writers I've ever worked with. If you need a hit record call Joshua Carey!!
Joshua Carey has his finger on the pulse of music. He is an incredibly talented songwriter and knows the ingredients needed for making hit records. He is easy to work with and always works with integrity. I highly recommend him!!!
Josh is a tenacious writer with a phenomenal ear for great melodies. He always has creative ideas, is super adaptable to whatever project he's working on, and is dedicated to getting the project to the finish line.
Josh inspired a big creative revival for me when I began my recent project. We instantly clicked as creatives and he was quick to support me with all my projects, assisted me with vocal coaching on a record in the studio and has continued to be an incredible sounding board for me when I need creative advice/ song support. Josh is the MAN!
Interview with Joshua Carey
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: 2 projects for pop artists, a Christian album, and music for sync libraries.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: 1) What are you trying to do? (Kesha, Beyonce, Drake?) 2) Are you willing to count the cost - energy, time and money - it will take to make this an undeniably great record? 3) Are you flexible? Songs change and you have to be able to work well with other people when they do.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Focus on the song. Make it as good as it can possibly be, and then find a great producer, demo vocalist, and mix engineer who all can take it where it needs to go.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I love "Made Me Believe" (see Audio Samples). Its lyrics are easy, has a beautiful melodic shape, and the chorus really hits home.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes!!! Tempo Stokes and Mickey Shiloh - both phenomenal vocalists. And Lukas Rimbach - goes above and beyond on mixes.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: It doesn't matter! Just write a good song.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: A big song.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Listening back to a great song.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: It starts with a melody, and then ideally the song gets fully fleshed out before production even begins. That ensures that the song itself is strong and can stand alone on its own. But that doesn't always happen. Production should enhance a song; a song shouldn't have to rely on its production.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Max Martin - inescapably catchy melodies and concepts that tug at your deepest heartstrings even though they may be completely shallow. One of the best ever.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: It's all about the song.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Vocal project studio - Logic & Pro Tools.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Lyricists! I'm amazed by anyone who can say something in a pretty way.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, pop and pop. (And other things, too, but mostly pop.)
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Soaring melodies, and big - BIG - choruses.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Melodies, far and away.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Beautiful melodies, a sense for arrangement, and ears. I am melodic at heart but do have a background in Sound.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Top line and melody writer; overall song arrangement, and production.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's easy.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Classical music > bands > hip-hop > pop over the course of 15 years.
I was the co-writer in this production
- "Fake" with Annie Schindel
- "Flawless"
- "Made Me Believe"
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $250 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $250 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $250 per song
There is an initial 2-week turn-around time, and 2 revisions are included with every song. Rush orders and additional revisions may be available for additional costs.
