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Facts About Being a Music Producer

Being a music producer can be a good way to get into the music business if you don't have the training or ability to play an instrument or sing. The producer is the "general" in a recording session. As a producer, you'll be in charge of most of the recording session's details. You'll also be responsible for ensuring that the session goes smoothly, and, if the artist trusts you, you may be asked to participate in the creative decision-making process.

  1. Function

    • Music producers handle the majority of tasks associated with a recording session, from hiring musicians to ordering food.

    Types

    • Music producers can work for a recording company or work on a freelance basis.

    Significance

    • Music producers need to function above the fray, making sure that time is used efficiently, resolving any conflicts the artists may have and acting as another set of ears in the process.

    Benefits

    • A good music producer can help ensure the high quality of a recording, and that the recording comes in under or on budget.

    Potential

    • Your earning potential as a music producer could be almost limitless. Some producers, especially those involved in popular music, make extraordinary money simply by producing one or two tracks on an artist's record.

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