I am a singer/songwriter based out of Los Angeles signed with BMG and I won NBC Songland. I have written songs for One Republic, Slander, Said The Sky, Don Diablo, Jessie Reyez, Dove Cameron, Maddie Zahm, and many others. My artist project is "JT Roach" on Spotify/AppleMusic. Offering my services as a vocalist, guitarist, producer, and writer.
JT Roach is an LA based singer / songwriter / producer. He won the finale episode of NBC Songland with his song “Somebody To Love” which was placed with One Republic. As a writer, he has penned numerous records including Jessie Reyez's “Intruders” and “Wherever You Go” with Jonas Blue, Slander and Said The Sky’s “Potions", and Dove Cameron’s “Out Of Touch”. Other notable cuts include Yandel, Becky G, Lil’ Jon, French Montana, Skip Marley, Mat Kearney, Nicky Romero, Emmit Fenn, and Krewella. JT has had success in syncs after placing a record he co-wrote with Jessie Reyez “Air” in multiple trailers & TV spots including “Molly’s Game". Other film and tv placements include Star, American Ninja Warrior, Netflix, Fox Sports, among others. JT has 500k monthly listeners and over 16 million streams on Spotify alone for his artist project which he writes and produces himself.
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90 Reviews - 14 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedJT was kind, communicative, and super proficient. He turned my job around in a day and provided me with a lot to work with. I highly recommend him.
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JT wrote a beautiful song, and was such a pleasure to work with. He captured exactly the mood and style I wanted, and he always got back to me within a day. He is clearly passionate about his art/work. If you're looking for a songwriter or performer that is highly collaborative and wonderfully talented, JT is your guy!
check_circleVerifiedJT has been incredible to work with! He took my idea for a song and ran with it and turned it into a song way better than I could have ever imagined. I'm really happy with how it turned out and can't wait to move onto production.
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JT nails it every time! Love working with him
check_circleVerified (Client)Always a pleasure working with JT! Top tier songs and production. Total pro. Thanks for having me! 🎻 🪕
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Incredible every time....love his work!!
check_circleVerified (Client)Another fantastic experience working with JT!!
check_circleVerified (Client)I’m glad to have worked on JT’s upcoming album. He gave me freedom to craft my own melody on Uilleann Pipes and we’re both happy with the outcome! Thanks for the trust JT!
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Big fan of JT’s stuff and thrilled to be a part of it! Total pro
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JT was fantastic to work with! Really enjoyed playing sax on three beautiful tracks with clear instructions. Hope to work together again soon!
check_circleVerified (Client)JT is a great writer, singer, and a pleasure to work with!
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So Impressive everytime! Nailed it
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Dude blows me away everytime.....love his work!!
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JT is incredible, killed it with a really short turn around. Look forward to many more with JT
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JT is such a legend and it's such a pleasure to work with him. He's super quick, super responsive and just elevates your track to the next level. Plus, he's also a really nice guy. So yes, can't wait to work with him again.
check_circleVerifiedJT is a great songwriter and lyricist. He took great care of my vision and the result is stunning. I will be back!!
check_circleVerifiedJT was a pleasure to work with! Super flexible with whatever demos or concepts I sent over and delivered a fantastic top line alongside great lyrics
check_circleVerifiedJT is always a pleasure to work with. Always makes your ideas come to life. Can’t wait to work with him again in the future!
check_circleVerifiedJT, thank you again for making my life easier as an artist. I love the writing process so much but often get stuck on lyrics. I can get the main hook and loads of ideas, but pulling into a strong narrative just feels harder to me than the rest of the writing process. Elton, has Bernnie, I got JT ;)
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I keep saying the same thing every time I come to review JT because it's always so good... so easy. We work so well together. We flow. Effortless. Same taste in music. Love the same chords. Vibe the same lyrics. JT just helps me take everything to the next level. Can't recommend JT enough. Legend 🙏🏼
Interview with JT Roach
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: My own song releases are my favorites. They mean a lot to me and I pour my heart into those songs.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Too much. My own artist project, lots of EDM, pop records for pitch. artists I'm developing.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Goldford. Nana The Writer. They are friends and both crazy talented.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both! Whatever sounds great.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: 100% effort.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: It's different every day.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Less is more when you're sending an instrumental or chords to write from. I do my best work when there is flexibility to let us take the song where it wants to go.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 251. BAE DMP. Laptop. Les Paul. LUMI midi keyboard.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: 10 years. 7 years in Los Angeles. Signed with BMG Chrysalis. Won NBC Songland. Over 500,000 monthly listeners on my artist project. Over 20 million listens last year.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Great storytelling. Great vocal production. I care about the details.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Skrillex because he is always pushing boundaries.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Make sure you have a great song first.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: EDM. Pop. Folk. Anything with a great story and melody.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Topline melody, lyrics, vocals, guitars, and minimal production.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: 10 years of songwriting in the industry.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to start from chords, melody, lyrics and build things out from there.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Telefunken 251. BAE DMP. Babyface Pro FS. Genelec Speakers. Guitar pedals. MAAGEQ4. Chandler Opto.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Great pop choruses. EDM hits. Bon Iver. Ry X. JP Saxe.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Toplines to EDM instrumentals. Songwriting from scratch. Help with lyrics. Vocal gigs for demos or for releases.
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Typical turnaround time less than one week. I can write melodies, lyrics, sing the demo etc . . .
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- Telefunken ELAM 251
- Tube Tech CL1B
- Hardy m1
- SM7B
- UAD Apollo x UAD Plugins
- 12 Guitars
- Yamaha HS7
- BAE DMP Preamp
- Logic X
- Presonus Studio One
- Soundtoys Plugins
- Fabfilter Plugins
- Waves Plugins
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