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Intentional · Christ-Centered Artist Development · Nashville

Built for artists who know
they're made for more.

Most producers can make your song sound great. Very few can tell you if it's ready — and what to do if it isn't. That's the difference. I've spent decades inside the music industry learning exactly what separates artists who break through from those who don't. That's what I bring to every artist I work with.

Jay Speight in the studio
25+
Years in
the Industry
24M+
Streams — Songs
Written or Produced
GMA
Dove Award
Nominated
Who This Is For

Serious artist development for serious artists.

This isn't a course or a template. It's a hands-on partnership — and the right fit matters more than anything else.

01 ——

You're releasing but not growing

You're putting in real work, but streams aren't building and your audience isn't responding the way you imagined.

02 ——

Your sound isn't fully defined

You know what you feel, but translating that into a cohesive sonic identity has been elusive.

03 ——

You're ready to treat this like a career

Not a side project. You want a real plan, a real partner, and a real path forward.

04 ——

You want a veteran in your corner

Not an algorithm or a YouTube rabbit hole. A real industry partner who has been inside the rooms you're trying to reach.

The Pathways

Three ways to work together.

01 ——

Music Production

Best if: You have songs ready and want them produced at the highest level.

Label-quality production built around your sound — every element intentional, every track a statement.

02 ——

The Artist Roadmap

Best if: You're serious about a career but don't have a clear plan yet.

A 6-month development partnership built to create sustainable momentum and real career growth.

03 ——

Artist Advisory

Best if: You're already releasing and gaining traction, and need a strategic partner to scale it.

A sustained partnership built around a full artist development cycle. Not month-to-month — this is a long-term engagement.

Jay Speight
About Jay

I've sat at the A&R table. Now I'm in your corner.

Before I began developing independent artists, I spent more than two decades immersed in the music business — writing on Music Row, touring, learning the inner workings of the label system, and eventually co-founding — and later selling — an independent record label and publishing company where I led A&R and publishing. Those experiences taught me not only how to make records, but how to navigate the business behind them. Having sat at the A&R table, I know exactly what labels are listening for — and what they'll pass on. I bring that filter to every artist I work with. Today, I help artists create music that connects, build sustainable careers, and avoid many of the costly mistakes that slow long-term growth.

Selected Credits
Natalie Layne Selah Kid Rock Trace Adkins Travis Tritt Nathan Sheridan Jaime Jamgochian Tony Wood
Listen

Hear the work.

A selection of productions, songwriting credits, and artist development work — across CCM, worship, country, and pop.

Artist Stories

What artists are saying.

Free Resources

The same frameworks I use with every artist — free.

Two tools that most artists never get access to. Enter your name and email to unlock your download.

Songwriting Checklist Pre-Production

The 5 Pillars of a Commercial Song

Don't spend money on a producer, studio time, or marketing unless your song can pass these five strict industry tests. The same filter I use on every song that lands on my desk.

Choose your preferred format:

Artist Development A&R Strategy

Sonic Identity Framework & A&R Worksheet

A strategic development worksheet designed to extract your unique artistic DNA, ruthlessly audit your songwriting, and lock in a signature sound before a single dollar is spent in the studio.

Choose your preferred format:

If you've read this far, you already know.

Let's build
something real.

The next step is simple. Fill out the free assessment — Jay personally reviews every submission and responds within 48 hours with honest, direct feedback on your music, your brand, and your readiness.

Music Production

Label-quality production built around your sound.

Every element intentional. Every track a statement. I don't just produce records — I help you build a body of work that positions you for a long career.

What's Included

What production with Jay looks like.

Song Development

Every production starts with a deep evaluation of your song. If it needs work before we track, we address that first. No amount of production fixes a weak song.

Full Production

From concept to final mix-ready session. I handle arrangement, tracking, programming, and vocal production — building around your unique artistic identity.

Songwriting Collaboration

If your song needs a co-write, I bring two decades of pro writing experience into the room.

A&R Perspective

Having sat on both sides of the table, I evaluate every record the way a label would — and I give you honest feedback about what's ready and what isn't.

Selected Credits

A track record that speaks.

Natalie Layne

CCM / Pop
ProductionSongwriting

Developed Natalie prior to her signing with Centricity Records, with both songwriting and production credits across her catalog.

Selah

Worship / CCM
SongwritingProduction

Co-wrote and produced "Jesus I Will Worship You" for the 11-time Dove Award winning group.

Nathan Sheridan

CCM / Pop
ProductionSongwriting

Full production and songwriting partnership across multiple releases, including "Something Worth Singing About" — nearly 10 million streams.

Kid Rock

Rock / Country
Songwriting

Songwriting credit with one of the best-selling artists in the country-rock space.

Trace Adkins

Country
Songwriting

Songwriting credit with the Grammy-nominated country artist.

Travis Tritt

Country
Songwriting

Songwriting credit with Grammy Award-winning country legend.

Investment

Production packages.

Every project is different. These are starting points — contact me to discuss your specific needs.

Single · One Track

Single Production

  • Full production from concept to mix-ready
  • Vocal production included
  • A&R evaluation before tracking
  • Unlimited revisions during production
  • Stems and multi-track delivery
Album · 8–12 Tracks

Album Production

  • Everything in EP Production
  • Full A&R process and song curation
  • Complete body of work strategy
  • Label-ready deliverables
  • Ongoing career consultation
Ready to make something that lasts?

Let's build your sound.

Start with the free assessment. Jay personally reviews every submission and responds within 48 hours.

The Artist Roadmap

A 6-month plan to build a career that lasts.

Most artists don't fail because they lack talent. They fail because they don't have a structure, a plan, or anyone in their corner who knows how to build a career in today's market. The Roadmap changes that.

What It Is

Structure, strategy, and a real partner.

The Artist Roadmap is a 6-month intensive that covers every dimension of your artist development — from sonic identity and songwriting to branding, content strategy, and release planning. You come with momentum. We build on it.

01

Discovery

Deep dive into your strengths, challenges, skills, resources, artist identity, sonic identity, and song catalog. Backend setup included.

02

Branding & Songwriting

Visual identity development, 6-month and 1-year goal setting, song feedback, and expanding your writer network.

03

Content & Strategy

Social strategy, content plan, bio and narrative development, continued songwriting sessions, and write network expansion.

04

Songwriting Focus

Intensive songwriting sessions, pitch requests, socials calendar, metrics review, and live performance preparation.

05

Release Preparation

Project branding, visual assets, release strategy, socials strategy, and comprehensive metrics review.

06

A&R & Project Prep

Finalize project scope and vision, review pitches, finalize song list, and prepare all deliverables for release.

Investment

Built for serious artists.

The Roadmap is a significant commitment — from both of us. Pricing is discussed on the intro call — where I can speak to what this looks like for your specific situation. Start with the assessment.

Ready to build something real?

Your roadmap starts here.

Fill out the free assessment and Jay will personally review your submission within 48 hours.

Artist Advisory

A strategic partnership for artists already in motion.

You're releasing. You're gaining traction. What you need now isn't a course or a consultant — you need someone in your corner who's been on both sides of the table and can help you scale what's already working.

What It Is

A sustained creative and strategic partnership.

This isn't a month-to-month service — it's a sustained partnership built around a full artist development cycle. I take on a limited number of advisory clients at a time, and I'm selective about who I work with, because this only works when both parties are fully committed. You bring the momentum. I bring the strategy, relationships, and 25 years of real world music industry experience.

In practice, this looks like bi-weekly strategy calls, direct access between sessions when decisions need to be made, and a partner who knows your music, your brand, and your goals well enough to give you real-time guidance — not generic advice. Every month builds on the last. The relationship compounds.

01

Strategic Assessment

A comprehensive review of where you are, what's working, what isn't, and where the highest-leverage opportunities exist.

02

Bi-Weekly Advisory Calls

Bi-weekly deep-dive sessions covering creative direction, release strategy, content, branding, and industry positioning.

03

Sustained Partnership

This is a long-term engagement. Real career development doesn't happen in 90 days — consistent accountability over time is what compounds into meaningful momentum. Details are discussed on the intro call.

Investment

Monthly Retainer · Long-Term Partnership

The Artist Advisory is a monthly retainer engagement with a minimum one-year commitment. This structure exists because real development takes time, and I only take on clients I'm fully committed to. Investment details are discussed on the intro call — start with the assessment.

Ready for a real strategic partner?

Let's scale what you've built.

Start with the assessment. Jay personally reviews every submission and responds within 48 hours.

Free · No Commitment

Artist Career Assessment

Takes about 5 minutes. Jay personally reviews every submission and follows up within 48 hours with honest, direct feedback on your music, your brand, and your readiness.

Your information is kept private and never shared. Jay personally reviews every submission.

Get In Touch

Let's start a conversation.

Not ready for the full assessment yet? Have a specific question? Reach out directly.

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