Music Producer Becoming a music producer can mean discovering and helping make the careers of artists. However, it takes time, talent, training and contacts. That's because a music producer has plenty of responsibilities during an album's production, both on the creative and the business sides. The producer supervises all aspects of the recording process, from helping to select songs to contracting with session players, selecting the studio and engineers, booking studio time and overseeing the recording budget. All these responsibilities require musical skill and performance experience, combined with a thorough knowledge of musical genres, music and sound production in a recording studio. Some music producers work for record labels producing for recording artists under contract, while others produce sound recordings for movies, television shows, music videos, commercials or video games. And while many are full-time employees, others are self-employed. That type of music career means you also need to be adept at running your own business. The first task of a record producer is to collaborate with an artist to select songs for the album, whether written by the artist or by another songwriter. The producer may participate in the rehearsal process and may hire an arranger to add parts to some songs, or begin making beats and picking possible samples. The Producer selects a studio, sets a recording time, chooses an engineer, and enlists the services of session musicians and background vocalists where needed. During the recording session, the record producer works closely with the recording engineer to perfect each track, decides when to do retakes, and adds his or her own trademark to the song. The final mix of the album is under the supervision of the producer, and he or she makes decisions on the order of songs on the album and selection of singles. Once the album is complete; the producer’s job is still not done. The producers is still responsible for business matters like paying the studio and contract talent, providing receipts and expense reports to the label, securing release forms, and clearing samples. The really is no specific college requirement to work as a music producer, But most music producers have training in music theory, musicianship, and audio production. A degree in recording arts is useful in gaining hands-on experience with mixing consoles, digital mastering, and outboard hardware. Courses in music business are useful in understanding the processes of copyright, music publishing, and entertainment law. Most producers have had experience as a recording engineer and/or musician. A trained ear for music is crucial, as is the ability to aptly communicate your vision to your creative partners. A record producer must be creative, musically involved, and have a knack for business. Your career is based on by your last successful track and your reputation among artists. You have to be the kind of person who can engender a creative atmosphere in the studio; who can pull the best out of the artists and make them believe it was in them all along. It goes without saying that you should expect long hours and a lot of stress as deadlines come and the artist can’t seem to hit the mark. By turns the producer must be best friend, teacher, and enforcer. I have to be prepared to fight battles with the label, and know when to compromise. The end result of the sessions will be on I shoulders, but no one wants to hire a producer who is difficult to work with. When I make the jump to working as a producer my first gigs may be with unknown artists or small labels, but it only takes one hit to move up to the big leagues. The college I would love to go to is Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida. They have a really good audio production program and prepare for the world of music. I want to be a music producer/music artist because that’s all I love to do is make music. Music is the one thing I can use to express myself and vent my emotions. If I ever make it as a big time music producer I want to get my own spot by the beach and have another house closer to home so my family can visit me whenever they want. Thank you reading my report on music production. This is what I really want to do in life and I will achieve it. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact my at this email address trevonling@hotmail.com. Thanks for taking time out of you day to read this report.