As a music producer, you'll be in charge of making sure that the recording session goes as smoothly as possible, and that all the necessary elements are in place and used at the proper times.
You will choose the recording studio, book the backup musicians (if needed), choose the recording engineer and even order food for the breaks.
There are two main types of music producers. Some producers work for record companies, which bankroll the recording sessions. Other producers work on a freelance basis and may produce anything from one song to an entire album.
Musical artists generally find that they have better recordings when a producer is involved. This is usually because the producer takes care of the recording session's details and also serves as an extra pair of ears for the session.
A good music producer can have an immediate effect on a recording session and its eventual product. The producer can free the recording artist from the day-to-day details, allowing the artist to concentrate on the task at hand.