Why Songs With You?
At Songs With You, our full-time artists write, record, mix, and produce each individual song. Our genuine care for each customer and song is what sets us a part, and makes your gift so unique. Your thoughtfully curated song will surely bring smiles or tears to their face, and we are excited to create a song with you.
Intimate Team of Musicians
We have personal relationships with our 7 dedicated artists
Only the Best Talent
We choose only the best artists around.
Songs that are Truly Meaningful
We get it. You don't write or play music. We understand not everybody is musically inclined, but we believe anybody should have the ability to surprise someone with an incredible and thoughtful gift.
Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or just to say 'I love you', we're excited to be a part of your special occasion. We hope you choose SONGS WITH YOU to create a truly unforgettable song that we know they'll love.
Our Music-Loving Team
Griff Jurgens
Founder / Musician / Production
Writing poetry and lyrics has been a part of Griff’s life from an early age. Growing up with a multitude of musical influences, he has created a sound that is unique that reaches across many genres.
Griff has been performing at backyard BBQs, dive bars, and opening for touring acts since 2007 in California, and now Hawai'i.
Stemming from his work as an educator, he witnessed first-hand the many kids who need extra attention, confidence, and love.
Griff's primary goal with his music is to make people happy and spread positive energy. This is why he created Songs With You.
Did you know?
Outside of music, Griff is also the Education director at the nonprofit Blue Planet Foundation, and has worked on numerous independent sustainability films, a web-series for PBS (Under H2O), and won an Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary Chasing Coral.
Justin Carver
Co-Owner / Operations
As a former customer who saw the enjoyment of gifting music first hand, Justin is now focused on growth and marketing of Songs With You.
Over the past decade, Justin has focused on e-commerce, online marketing, SEO, SEM, and delivering positive customer experiences for his previous two businesses, EasyETA and Best Homepage Ever.
With a new focus on personalized music, he is thrilled and proud to call Songs With You his new home, and help you experience the same enjoyment as he did as a customer.
jacob wong
Software Engineer / Mix & Recording
Music has been a big part of Jacob’s life, beginning with learning Blink 182 songs by ear on his ukulele at the age of 10. He furthered his career by opening for nationally touring acts around the West coast.
His musical interests range widely from the blues, to metal, to RnB. Guitar and bass are his primary instruments, but he dabbles in drums and percussion as well.
As a graphic designer, Jacob has spent over ten years working for agencies, in-house, and as a hired gun in a variety of industries.
Jacob is a graphic designer and musician born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and currently is residing in Los Angeles.
Did you know?
When he’s not tickling strings or pushing pixels as a graphic designer, Jacob enjoys snapping photos of California’s vast landscapes and climbing things.
David Aquino
Musician / Production / Videographer
David is a musician cut from the cloth of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. He found passion for music early in life, learning to play the piano at 5 years old, and later picking up numerous other instruments, including trumpet, ukulele, bass, and guitar.
David has spent the last few years performing solo acts a venues across Honolulu. However, what he enjoys most are backyard kanikapilas (jam sessions), and creating music with friends.
David draws inspiration from an eclectic blend of classic big band, R&B, country, and Hawai'ian music. He hopes to use his diverse musical background to create songs that are unique to you.