Music. The way it's supposed to be made. 

This website features original songs and music by BMI-affiliated songwriter/composer and music producer Joel R. Cooper, and the various talented artists and musicians with whom he regularly works. I am open to collaboration with other songwriters on a 50/50 basis in most instances. I write both lyrics and music. I am also good with song concepts and music production in general.

I have started my own genre of music called "Retro Lizard Rock," inspired by the great jam bands of the 60s and 70s and lizards -- yes, lizards! Lizards are certainly "retro" -- they've been on this earth for 260 million years! Now that's really retro!  Although I have started this specific lizard-celebrating genre of music, I write songs in multiple genres, including rock, country, pop, blues, jazz, easy listening, new age and even classical. I am also a session guitarist, if you need some nice guitar licks to enhance your track or tracks. Estimates provided on request.

On Soundcloud here:
https://on.soundcloud.com/fgd8yjNc1BkzFac16

https://soundcloud.com/user-809087392-636632537/times-are-hard?si=6c72f3d13b9b4e4db39f40642a9be050&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Joel's original music is available for downloads on Spotify at:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/19mK7SPoYis7slVeniCN41

Or on iTunes at:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joel-r-cooper/1372952237

You may also easily find and stream Joel's music under the name Joel R. Cooper on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Tidal, Deezer, Shazam, Pandora, YouTube, etc., etc. 
You can hear much of my most recent music on Soundcloud:

https://on.soundcloud.com/fgd8yjNc1BkzFac16

This is also a good place to start:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/19mK7SPoYis7slVeniCN41

I also offer the following services to other musicians and music producers: 1. original guitar and piano tracks; 2. horn and string arrangements; 3. professional mixing and mastering. Please contact me for an estimate on these services today. 

Want to know more?

Do you have a question or are you keen to find out more about working with me? I'd love to hear from you and I'll always be happy to help.

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More questions? Contact me here:
[email protected]

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