Pianist x songwriter x producer
Called “a force to be reckoned with…” (Jennifer Batten, Michael Jackson guitarist), Kit is part of the generation of songwriters that grew up in the 90’s learning their skills from Swedish pop masters like Denniz Pop and Max Martin. Kit’s influences also include Dr. Luke, Quincy Jones, Shellback, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Alan Menken, Trent Reznor, Vangelis and countless others. Along with his writing abilities, Kit is a phenomenally gifted pianist. About Kit, former VP of Warner-Chappell Publishing Judy Stake said, “he could play the phone book on piano and bring you to tears”.
On tour with AWOLNation & King Clifton
Kit Taylor in his home studio
11x award-winning songwriter
While still unsigned to an official publishing or licensing deal, Kit has been racking up the songwriting awards, with 11 in all since 2008, and nine alone since 2015. They include SIX wins or finalist nominations in the Great American Song Contest - including being the first songwriter in their 20 year history to win in two separate categories in the same year (2019) - two John Lennon Songwriting Contest finalist nominations, a win in the Independent Music Awards, plus awards in the USA Songwriting Competition, the Mid-Atlantic Song Competition.
Winner; Mid-Atlantic Song Contest & the Great American Song Contest (Adult Contemporary)
Winner, Best Pop Song; Great American Song Contest
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Debut pop album “Love + Pain”
FEATURES FOUR AWARD WINNING SONGS
Don’t miss out on the experience that is “Love + Pain”. This debut pop album from songwriter Kit Taylor features an insane amount of talent. From engineer/producer Bob Stark (Esperanza Spalding) and mastering engineer Bernie Grundman (Michael Jackson, Kendrick Lamar), to musicians like Jennifer Batten (guitar, Michael Jackson), David Torn (guitar, songwriter; Madonna), Marv Ross (platinum-selling songwriter of “Harden My Heart”) and countless others, there are a head-spinning number of incredibly talented individuals that helped make this record possible. Learn more HERE.
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“KIT IS WRITING MUSIC ON PAR WITH THE VERY BEST IN THE BUSINESS.”
KIT TAYLOR is an 11x award-winning composer, pianist and producer based in Portland, OR, USA. Kit writes in a variety of genres, but his music is most often compared to the songs of Disney; and composers, songwriters and producers like Vangelis, Trent Reznor, David Foster, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Gino Vannelli, Max Martin, and Dr. Luke.
Most recently Kit has been collaborating with lead singer Mark Barry of the group BBMak. The band had a worldwide smash hit called “Back Here” in 2000 and has sold over 3 million records. You can listen to some of the collaborations here.
Kit has studied under the likes of Nashville songwriter Craig Carothers (Trisha Yearwood), platinum-certified songwriter Marv Ross (Quarterflash), engineer and producer Bob Stark (Esperanza Spalding, Everclear), and former VP of Warner-Chappell Publishing Judy Stakee (Sheryl Crow, Katy Perry, Jewel).
