The Songwriter
Derek Jones
I write and produce emotionally honest songs that connect with real life, real people, and real moments. Inspired by soul, pop, R&B, and contemporary singer-songwriter music, my songs explore love, loss, hope, regret, resilience, and the relationships that shape us. Each track is built around strong melodies, memorable hooks, and lyrics listeners can see themselves in.
From wedding songs and powerful ballads to uplifting anthems and modern pop records, my focus is always the same: creating music that makes people feel something. With a catalogue of over 70 original songs, I develop music for artists, publishers, and sync opportunities — blending classic songwriting with modern production.
Every song starts with a story. The best songs become part of yours.
Background
The Story
My journey into songwriting began with a simple idea: music should feel real. From the start, I've been drawn to songs that capture genuine emotion — moments people recognize from their own lives, whether it's love, loss, hope, or resilience.
Over time, I developed my sound by blending influences from soul, pop, R&B, and contemporary singer-songwriter music. I've always focused on creating songs that are both emotionally honest and musically engaging — built around strong melodies, memorable hooks, and lyrics that listeners can connect with on a personal level.
As my catalogue has grown to over 70 original songs, so has my experience working across different styles and purposes. From wedding songs and heartfelt ballads to uplifting anthems and modern pop tracks, I approach each project with the same goal: to create music that resonates and leaves a lasting impression.
Today, I continue to write and produce songs for artists, publishers, and sync opportunities, combining classic songwriting values with modern production techniques. No matter the project, the foundation remains the same — every song starts with a story, and the best songs become part of yours.
Career
Milestones
Started writing and producing independently, placing my first sync in a UK indie film.
First major label co-write — a Top 40 R'n'B single that opened doors across the industry.
Relocated to London. Built a dedicated studio and began working with international artists.
Expanded into TV and film scoring, landing placements on BBC and Channel 4 productions.
Partnered with three major labels for ongoing ghostwriting and production retainers.
Composed the main title theme for a Netflix original series. My catalog now exceeds 80 songs.
Approach
Production Philosophy
The principles that guide every session, every mix, every decision.
The Song Comes First
Production serves the song — never the other way around. Every arrangement decision, every sonic choice, starts with the question: does this serve the emotion the lyric is trying to land?
Silence Is an Instrument
What you leave out defines what stays in. The space between notes, the breath before a chorus — restraint is one of the most powerful tools in a producer's kit.
Collaboration Over Control
The best records come from trust. My job is to create an environment where artists feel free to take risks, go deeper, and find the version of the song they didn't know they had in them.
Timeless Over Trendy
Trends fade. Emotion doesn't. I'm always chasing the record that sounds as relevant in ten years as it does today — rooted in craft, not the current cycle.
Ready to Make Something?
Sessions are limited. Reach out to discuss your project and check availability.