
Latin songwriter specializing in Bolero, Bachata, Son, and Ballads. I craft heartfelt lyrics and melodies that blend tradition with contemporary sounds, capturing deep emotions. Whether you need a full song, Spanish lyric adaptation, or a captivating melody, I’ll help bring your vision to life. Let’s create something unforgettable—message me today!
I specialize in crafting Latin songs from scratch or based on your ideas. Whether you have a melody that needs lyrics or an initial concept that needs full development, I can shape your vision into a complete song that feels authentic and emotionally powerful.
✅ Lyric Writing & Adaptation – I write poetic, meaningful lyrics that fit your melody or theme, ensuring they flow naturally in Spanish with a strong emotional impact. If needed, I can also adapt existing lyrics to better suit your song’s rhythm and storytelling.
✅ Melody & Song Composition – If you need both lyrics and melody, I will compose a melody that complements the song’s emotion and energy, making it easy to connect with listeners.
✅ Worktape Delivery – When delivering a fully written song, I provide a guitar or piano-based demo with a guide vocal, ensuring you have a clear foundation to build on for professional production.
✅ I’m happy to provide this song as a work-for-hire with full rights transferred to you. However, I’d like to be credited as the songwriter on the release (e.g., ‘Written by Leiyan Cotayo’). Let me know if that works for you.
With a deep passion for Bolero, Bachata, Son, and Ballads, I create music that blends traditional Latin storytelling with a fresh, modern touch. Let’s bring your idea to life—send me a message, and let’s create something unforgettable!
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Languages
- English
- Spanish
Interview with Leiyan Cotayo
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I specialize in Latin music, mainly Bolero, Bachata, Son, and Ballads. My focus is on crafting songs with deep storytelling, rich melodies, and a timeless emotional connection
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is crafting emotionally rich lyrics and melodies that feel natural and timeless. I translate feelings into words and music, ensuring every song connects deeply with listeners
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring authenticity, emotion, and a deep respect for Latin musical traditions to every song I write. My focus is on crafting meaningful lyrics and melodies that connect with listeners, whether it’s a heartfelt bolero, a romantic bachata, or a soul-stirring ballad. I ensure every song has a strong narrative, smooth phrasing, and melodies that feel natural and memorable. If needed, I also provide a simple guitar or piano worktape to bring the song to life and guide the artist in the creative process.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I’m inspired by legendary Latin songwriters and producers who have mastered the art of storytelling through music. Artists like Ricardo Arjona, José Luis Perales, and Jorge Luis Piloto influence my lyricism, while producers like Sergio George and Édgar Barrera inspire me with their ability to blend traditional Latin sounds with modern production. Their work pushes me to create songs that feel timeless yet fresh.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: The most common type of work I do for my clients is transforming their ideas into complete, professionally structured songs. Many come to me with a melody or a lyrical concept, and I help shape it into a fully realized composition with meaningful lyrics, a compelling melody, and emotional depth. If needed, I also provide a simple worktape with acoustic guitar and guide vocals to bring the song to life.

I was the Songwriter and Executive Producer in this production
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One partial revision is included. Standard delivery time is 3 weeks. Additional revisions or expedited delivery may be requested at an extra cost. Contact me for details before ordering.
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