Song first! Then production. Love Max Martin - inescapably catchy melodies, mindlessly singable choruses, and production that perfectly supports the song.
Pop songwriter and producer
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46 Reviews - 9 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedCan't get no better than Joshua. Pure gold.
check_circleVerifiedAmazing work as usual. Priceless.
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An absolute joy to collaborate with.
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Joshua is nothing but amazing. Having him produce my songs is always something I look forward to. Thanks again Joshua for another hit sounding production.
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Thanks again Joshua. Always professional, kind, and a producer I know my songs are in good hands.
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Joshua is absolutely amazing. I can seriously float away in Joshua's instrumental work for days. Not only is he super talented but who he is as a person is an exact reflection of his work; absolutely amazing. Thank you again Joshua for your support 🙏 and I look forward to the many beautiful songs we can make together. Sincerely Steven
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First time working with Joshua. He was highly recommended to me and I am so glad I decided to work with him. His work is amazing and I could only be in awe of listening to what he created for me. He truly is gifted and I look forward to many more beautiful songs we can make together.
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Joshua was a pleasure to work with, and it was easy to communicate your ideas with him. He offered great guidance and I love my finish product. Will definitely work with him again if the opportunity arises.
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Joshua was so great to work with! Mixed the song we made very well and produced the vocals beautifully. Would love to work with him again!
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joshua is so fun and easy to work with! took all my ideas and made the perfect song. would love to work with him again!
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Always fast communication and another project completed with Joshua
check_circleVerifiedJoshua was a pleasure to work with! Very kind and creative. Will definitely be working again together!
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Great working with Josh! Went above and beyond and a great communicator.
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Awesome to work with!
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Joshua was amazing to work with. He understood everything I asked of him and delivered a song that I am very, very happy with. I would work with him again.
check_circleVerifiedJoshua was great! Took my notes greatly and in a very timely manner.
check_circleVerifiedJoshua has an incredible instinct for hooks and melodies. Love working with the guy!
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Joshua was great to work with. He was very patient with me and the process of getting the song right. Loved the outcome and really enjoyed working with him!
check_circleVerifiedSo catchy! Joshua is amazingly talented and exceeded expectations 10/10 will work with Joshua again!
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
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 writer and producer in this production
- "Doesn't Mean That I'm Lonely"
- "Mam Chut Zlobit"
- "Fake"
- "Can You Keep A Secret"
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $400 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $400 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $400 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $400 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.
