Career description:
A music producer assists artists and groups in the studio to create recorded music, for an album, a film, advert or any other kind of creative output. Music producers are responsible for developing and making creative content. You could work in a studio, as a live events producer or as producer/sound engineer. The term ‘music producer’ covers a number of careers in music production, and there are several different routes you can follow.
What it’s like:
Common duties:
- Listening to an artist’s demo tapes and working with artists to produce the sound they require
- Deciding on an appropriate studio for an artist’s music and equipment
- Advising on album songs
- Operating technical equipment including mixing desks
- Technical work including audio editing, sound design and ghost production
- Helping artists to achieve the sounds they’re striving for
- Working with organisations, venues and artists involved in live events
- Finding and booking suitable venues
- Planning event schedules, timings and performances
- Making logistical arrangements for artists
- Ensuring the arrangement of other facilities, such as catering, toilets, entertainment, and insurance
- Working with marketing teams to prepare printed material
Similar occupations:
Artistic Director, Director, Executive Producer, News Producer, Newscast Producer, Producer, Radio Producer, Technical Director, Television News Producer, Television Producer (TV Producer)
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