JUSTIN FROESE

Groovy, soulful music that reaches for your heart

Justin’s relationship with music began at age five when he picked up the guitar to play alongside his father. Watching his dad perform original songs, songwriting felt like a natural form of expression, and by age six, Justin had started writing his own—completing roughly 20 songs by the time he was ten. As his musical studies deepened, so did his songwriting, shaping a lifelong journey of crafting songs for himself, his bands, and collaborators. Friends and fans would request his songs at performances, and as his work evolved, he gained recognition through prestigious international songwriting awards, including San Diego Songwriters Guild, two-time SongDoor International Grand Prize winner, and Indie International.

Beyond his own artistry, Justin has played a pivotal role in helping other musicians find their sound and launch their careers. His production of a full-length album for The Smart Brothers attracted the attention of Tom Petty’s manager, leading to a career mentorship under Ron Blair and the eventual emergence of LA Edwards. He guided Kenyan-American artist Naomi Wachira through her breakout EP, which led to awards and caught the attention of Damien Jurado, who went on to produce her next record. Justin also discovered Trish Jetton at an open mic, producing the EP that helped her form a band and management team, ultimately leading her to front the well-known reggae act Hirie.

In addition to producing and songwriting, Justin mentors dozens of songwriters yearly, helping them up-level their careers by honing their signature sound, refining their song craft, and presenting their best recordings through his 6-Month Songwriter Mastermind Program. Many indie artists have experienced career breakthroughs after working with Justin, gaining industry recognition and developing a professional sound that resonates. Whether through songwriting, production, or mentorship, Justin continues to empower artists to break through creative barriers and reach new heights in their musical journeys.

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TOUR & Performance

Originally from San Diego, Justin has played many of the West Coast’s most storied venues including The Belly Up, The Casbah, and the House of Blues main stage in San Diego; The Roxy, The Mint, Hotel Café, and Room 5 in Los Angeles; and The Columbia City Theater, Conor Byrne Pub, The Tractor Tavern and The Triple Door in Seattle.

Having performed throughout California, Oregon, Washington and Arizona, Justin has toured the southwest region of the US as well as throughout Germany and Switzerland. Justin can perform as a solo act, duo with tracks, up to full production band.

The following are local Southern California upcoming performances

ACCOLADES

2023 SongDoor International Grand Prize Winner “The Earth Below”
2014 San Diego Songwriters Guild Platinum Award
2013 SongDoor International Grand Prize Winner “Finally Here”
2013 USA Songwriting Competition Finalist “Finally Here”
“Finally Here” 2013 AAA Honorable Mention International Songwriting Competition
Successfully funded Kickstarter crowd-sourcing Justin’s album Fireflies

Press

““Justin Froese’s radio-ready voice soars perfectly over this five-song alt-rock gem. Sometimes bluesy, sometimes driving, sometimes romantic, this five piece showcases a stunning musical vocabulary, as well as a fat pocketful of talent and an apparent shared love for Jeff Buckley.””

— —Justin Roberts, San Diego CityBeat