Jessica Taylor on SoundBetter

I've been songwriting, singing, and producing since I was in elementary school, and my songwriting awards and 1.2 million total Spotify streams are a testament to that. I can bring a professional, yet emotion-filled quality to your project. Let's make something cool!

Hi! I'm Jessica Taylor. I've always had a passion for music; I went to a performing arts high school as a music production student, and am now pursuing a B.M. in Music Technology at George Mason University. I've been writing songs and singing since 4th grade. I won a national contest in the elementary division for songwriting in 5th grade, and since then I've become a national YoungArts merit winner for voice (singer/songwriter), won an NPR Podcast Challenge with an original song, and come first place in the NAfME Electronic Music Competition and Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest. The music I’ve produced for myself and others has gained a total of 1.2 million Spotify streams, with my personal projects at 100,000+. I'd love to help you with anything from producing your song to writing music and melody. I can also sing on a project, and I know how to comp and pitch vocals. :)

You can find recent examples of my voice, songwriting, and production on my YouTube and Spotify, which are linked at linktr.ee/jessicataaylorr.

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

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66 Reviews - 16 Repeat Clients

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by lost f.
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Yet again it’s been an absolute pleasure working with Jessica she just gets my style and is such a patient person!!
by Jalyn M.
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INSANE

This was my first time working with a producer at all and I was really nervous but Jessica was very sweet and accommodating the whole time. Our styles really meshed together well and even when we had different influences, she took direction extremely well and came back with her own spin on things. Really fast turnaround, especially for what I asked of her (to help flesh out a basic demo). I will be coming back 🗣️🔊 if you like freaky funk music TRY JESSICA
by douglaag
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Just wrapped up another project with Jess, and I couldn’t be prouder of how it turned out! Working with her was such a blast—she brought awesome ideas to the table and was super supportive, open to my ideas too. We really created something special together. If you’re looking for a talented and supportive producer, Jess is the one!
by emily
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just finished my second ep with jess and it couldn't have gone any better. jess has insane talent and is always super patient with me. super lucky to have come across her because she's my favourite person to make music with now<3333
by Lila H.
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Once again Jessica has delivered a flawless final result 💗 always a pleasure to work with her
by Darcy M.
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Another inspiring collaboration with Jessica. She draws the best from me and always brings the unexpected. I hope to work with her again.
by douglaag
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Loved working with Jessica on my podcast trailer music and intro/outro. This was our second project working together and I love how the finished product turned out. It was so nice to have Jessica's support & patience while aligning on the vision and direction of this project and developing a more concrete sound identity for my show!
by lost f.
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Yet again working with her was a pleasure. She is efficient, patient and really puts the effort to understand your needs for the song. I would definitely highly recommend and look forward to working with her again.
by Mike C.
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Jessica nailed it. So easy to work with and such a good personality. Really in tune with vocal nuances + great taste and references. Can’t wait to work on more together
by Lila H.
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Once again Jessica has been a joy to work with! She is so smart and good at understanding my songs structurally and perfectly complimented the songwriting with her arrangement and production.
by Sarah W.
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We asked Jessica to not only produce but also be the sole performer and vocalist for a song we wrote that needed a current sound. She was very professional and super easy to work with...and patient with us and willing to try our various suggestions. Her talent and enthusiasm both showed in the final results, which we were thrilled with...book her while you still can, she is going places!!
by Lila H.
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Once again Jessica gave me a beautifully polished end result. She is quick, communicative, and a joy to work with. I have amazing trust in her and she has never let me down!!!
by Carolyn Fado
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Great communication and input on my piece! I hope to work with Jessica again!
by Darcy M.
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It was wonderful working with Jessica again on this project. She has an overflow of creativity and a genuine passion for the work. I enjoyed the process from start to finish. I highly recommend her services.
by Kazma Tan
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This marks my second collaboration with Jessica, and I must say that she consistently shines in her musical talents and her keen understanding of enhancing a track. With just a single take, she effortlessly delivered precisely what the project required. Jessica's remarkable voice, her professional expertise, and her unwavering dedication to the project truly set her apart. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Jessica on future projects, as it is her qualities that make her stand out.
by lost f.
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Working with her is an absolute pleasure and highly would recommend. Having had some difficulties in the past with other producers I have worked with, I found that it is really important to have similar taste in music when making a song together and that was definitely what I experienced with Jessica. She is really patient, hard working and an overall amazing producer. I had a lot of fun working with her.
by Sangeeta
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Jessica is a Supersonic Songwriting, Singing and Producing Genius! Throughout our project, she has been a wonderful communicator, and kept me in the loop during the whole process, along with having a tonne of patience and great feedback and guidance, while contributing a strong and refreshing female perspective. I had such an amazing time working with you Jessica and am looking forward to more future collabs together! Keep shining and doing brilliant work rockstar! Much Love 🙏🏼💖 xo
by douglaag
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Jessica was wonderful to work with! I love the finished product that we co-created!! She is so clear in her communication and stays with you every step of the way to make an awesome song. 10/10 recommend and will work with her again :)
by Marcus D.
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Jessica was flat out awesome! I've been in the music industry for a very long time and have worked with a lot of high-profile record producers and songwriters and she is one of the best.
by Lila H.
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My 5th song working with Jessica, and she blew me away once again. She is so willing to make small adjustments and I ended up with a result I love so much and am super happy with!!!

Interview with Jessica Taylor

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I typically do a lot of production, taking songs in voice memos or demos and turning them into full-fledged tracks with dynamic, high-quality instruments and musical elements. I also mix and master, so by the time we’re done your song is radio-ready! I can help write melodies and lyrics, expanding on certain concepts you bring to me or writing over a track. I’ve recorded lead vocals and background vocals on lot of projects, and I have a lot of experience with vocal comping and pitching, since I produce all my own music.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been writing songs since I was in 4th grade, and producing since 6th grade. I auditioned and was accepted to a high school for performing and visual arts, working in the music production division. I continued this path to George Mason University, where I also study Music Technology. I've released 14 original songs and racked up over 100,000 Spotify streams under the name Jessica Taylor. I've been doing music commissions since 2019 and found that I really enjoy working in this field and getting to know and collaborate with other artists! As for my personal career, I released my first EP in March of 2022. Right now I'm working on releasing more singles and eventually, an album!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use a MacBook Pro running Logic Pro X. My audio interface is a Focusrite Solo and my speakers are 5" KRK Classic 5s. For a microphone I use a Blue Bluebird, and my keyboard is a Yamaha YPG-535.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring years of professional experience songwriting and producing. Many people say the things I make sound like they should be on the radio. Being 21, I also bring a youthful perspective to songs that will appeal to newer generations.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise I'll work hard to capture your artistic vision and create a quality product filled with emotion! I'll take your feedback and revise it as many times as you need to get it sounding exactly how you want.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love getting to express emotions that people can relate to. Or, if they can't relate, making them consider a different point of view. Music reminds me that, no matter how you feel, you're not alone. I also just like making songs people can dance to. My favorite songs always put me in a good mood, so if I can do that for other people, it's awesome!
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My personal project at the moment is an album that I'm writing, singing, and producing myself.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What's the vibe you're going for? Do you have a song or artist that you want the sound to resemble? What's the driving idea or concept at the heart of the song?
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I switch it up a lot. I can do heartfelt, emotional ballad, or catchy, danceable pop tune. Recently I've been into anything groovy and feel-good. Lyric-wise, I've written many songs with a clear central message or even a plot, like a girl dealing with unrequited love or a family dealing with loss. However, I can also do more abstract lyrics that convey a feeling like wistfulness through imagery and the connotation of certain words.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I primarily work on pop music with elements of R&B, electronica, funk, and rock.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I can start with anything: lyrics, melody, chords, or even a weird production idea. I usually develop everything kind of at the same time, especially when dealing with lyrics and melody. As long as I have a solid foundation or idea I'm going for, I can work with it.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Independent artists that make music in their bedrooms and garages like Still Woozy and Cavetown inspire me. I also really enjoy clean, tight, groovy songs by BENEE and the intricate lyrics and melodies of Samia.