JT Roach on SoundBetter

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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English

105 Reviews - 16 Repeat Clients

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by Christopher B.
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JT sounds amazing and did a stellar job capturing the feeling of the song in a lightning fast turnaround time, thanks again!
by Nils B.
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Working with JT Roach is an experience that exceeds all expectations. His creativity and musical approach are absolutely stunning. He has a unique ability to understand the artistic vision and transform it into an exceptional sonic product. Every note, every element he adds to a composition reflects his expertise and attention to detail. Collaborating with him was a true synergy. He brought the magical touch that turned this music into a masterpiece. If you ever get the chance to work with JT
by Jonathan R.
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Always great working with JT. Clean, thoughtful lyric edits that elevated the phrasing while respecting the original emotion. Strong melodic instincts, a fast turnaround, and a collaborative attitude. Will absolutely work with him again.
by Robert J.
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Love JT! The best in the game!
by Jonathan R.
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Always a pleasure working with someone this talented and professional. Highly recommended.
by James W.
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JT again did a wonderful job. He knows just the tweaks you need to take your song to the next level. I look forward to using him again in the future.
by Jack R.
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JT is the real deal. Great and easy to work with, and very thorough and talented. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again.
by James W.
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JT did a fantastic job working with the lyrics I had and tightened them up and also gave me his melodic recording to hear the spots where I can sing better at. He also provided some new lyrical ideas to strengthen the story of the song. Highly recommend!
by KANJI
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JT did an amazing job in taking my track to the next level. His songwriting and melodies are top notch and worth every penny! He's super easy to work with and is willing to work through any ideas/concepts during the process.
by Ryan W.
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JT is an absolute legend - I let him know my vision and he came back with an awesome result in a day! Super high vocal quality and songwriting, I can't recommend JT enough.Hope to work with him again in the future!
by Jonathan R.
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JT saved my track when I wasn’t confident in my own vocals, delivering exactly what the song needed in a pinch. This was our second project together, and once again, he exceeded expectations.
by Takuyoshi F.
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It was really great working with JT. His singing voice was amazing. I really appreciate it.
by Alex V.
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So so nice to work with JT :) brought so much talent and creativity to the project and such a pleasure to work with.
by ian
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I knew JT was the right choice to help improve my lyrics. He has a quick turn around, delivered a tailored topline and is very easy to work with !
by Jonathan R.
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JT totally nailed the vocals on my track. He was flexible and helpful with completing the revisions and ad libs I needed to finish the song. Thank you.
by JERMMEL
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JT 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.
by Jakob
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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!
by Sarah P.
Verified
JT 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.
by Ryan D.
Verified
JT nails it every time! Love working with him
by Dan Hochhalter
Verified (Client)
Always a pleasure working with JT! Top tier songs and production. Total pro. Thanks for having me! 🎻 🪕

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.