Today we’d like to introduce you to Carlos Zatch.
Hi Carlos, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started making music because I needed a way to express the things I couldn’t always put into words.
Over the years, I found my voice through jazz, songwriting, and production, and slowly began creating music that feels very personal to me.
Being an independent artist has meant learning everything along the way and growing through every song, every release, and every chapter of my life.
My music has changed as I have changed. Today, I’m still discovering who I am as an artist, but I think that’s what makes the journey so special. Lessons I Kept is probably the clearest reflection of that journey so far. It’s a collection of things I’ve lived, felt, lost, and learned.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Moving my audience, my work, and ultimately my entire way of life toward music has required a lot of patience, dedication, and trust in myself.
One of the biggest challenges has been being taken seriously as a musician when people already know you as a content creator. There can be this assumption that you don’t have the preparation or the experience to be an artist. But I’ve spent years studying and working in the entertainment industry. I studied film and acting in New York, earned a degree in Entertainment Business, and have worked in radio, television, luxury hospitality, and with major brands and destinations. I’ve also spent years learning about performance, stage presence, movement, and music.
But beyond preparation, I believe songwriting is a gift. Being able to write your own songs and then bring them to life as a performer is something I truly believe God gave me, and I feel grateful that I’ve been able to recognize that gift and take it seriously.
Personally, this journey has also changed my relationships. I’ve lost people I thought would always be in my life, including a relationship and friendships that had lasted for years. I eventually realized that not everyone who says they support you actually wants to see you grow. Sometimes you have to pay attention not only to what people tell you, but to what they do.
Coming from a more conventional family, choosing a path that feels different can make you feel like the “odd one out”.
At 27, I’m still learning how difficult that can be, but I’ve also learned that sometimes God removes certain people and things from your life not to punish you, but to make room for the person you are becoming.
A lot of those experiences became part of Lessons I Kept, my third studio album, which I produced and directed largely myself. In many ways, the album is the story of everything I had to lose, understand, and carry with me in order to keep moving forward.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a singer-songwriter, music producer, and creative. My work is centered around jazz, songwriting, and storytelling, but I’ve always had a broader background in entertainment and creative media.
What I’m most proud of is that I’ve built my career independently while allowing myself to explore different sides of who I am. I’ve worked in content creation, entertainment, hospitality, and music, and I’ve learned something from each of those worlds.
As a musician, I’m especially passionate about writing my own songs and producing my own projects. I think what sets me apart is that I don’t see music as something separate from the rest of my creative life. Everything I’ve experienced becomes part of the story I tell through my music.
I’m also proud that I’ve never tried to fit into a specific mold just to be accepted. I’m a jazz artist, but I’m also a creator, a producer, and someone who comes from a very visual and entertainment-driven background. I think that combination gives my music its own identity.
More than anything, I want people to feel that there is a real person behind the songs. I’m not trying to create music that is simply perfect; I want to create music that means something.
Any big plans?
I’ve learned not to talk too much about my plans. Sometimes, I think it’s better to move quietly and let the work speak for itself.
What I can say is that people can always expect my effort, dedication, and honesty. I want to keep writing music, producing, and growing as an artist for as long as God allows me to. I’m also staying open to new opportunities and new experiences.
For now, I’m focused on the work, enjoying the process, and letting the next chapter reveal itself when the time is right.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.carloszatch.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carloszatch
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarlosZatchProductions
- Other: https://carloszatch.lnk.to/Streaming
