Work with popular local artists. Contact popular artists in your city and ask about collaborations. Work for free or at a very low cost if you have no prior experience so that the band or artists is motivated to work with you. Promise them you will do a good job, explain to them why they should work with you and guarantee them that they won't have to be attached to the project if they are not satisfied with the finished product.
Go to an upscale music recording school to work with professionals. Schools offer you the chance to use state-of-the-art equipment and work with professionals in the music production field. Use the time wisely and make as many networking connections as possible. These connections will be beneficial in the future and if you are friends with professional producers, you may eventually get the recognition in the field that you desire.
Get a business manager. Professional producers have a manager that handles their business. Getting a manager can help you land jobs that you would not be able to get on your own. Having a manager gives you an air of professionalism and can get you recognized quickly if the manager manages professional producers already as many labels and music companies will trust the manager's word.
Place advertisements in music production magazines. Highlight your education and the artist's you have worked with in the past. If you have not worked with many artists, highlight your skills and what you are capable of producing. Try to specialize so that you look focused and determined to succeed.
Make deals with local studios. Speak with studio owners and managers and offer your services to the bands and artists that use these studios. The business owner may be able to use you on certain projects, so be available for every opportunity as you never know which one will be the one to propel you to the next level. Over time, you will gain recognition through quality work.