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• Music Producer Job Summary

   

  Music producers should be able to bring out the best in recording artists through their knowledge of vocal and instrumental arrangements. Some producers hire musicians and singers to perform selected songs; other producers are hired by bands or solo artists to oversee recording sessions. Music producers may also confer with directors of movies or television programs in order to determine the placement of a song. 

   

  Many producers are experienced recording engineers, which allows them to bring additional technical capabilities to a project. They can assist audio engineers in the mixing, mastering and recording process. Some producers may have expertise in a particular style of music, such as rock or classical; others may work for a recording studio producing the music of artists that are under contract. 
• Although there's no standard level of education needed to become a music producer, many colleges offer music production programs - traditionally at the bachelor's degree level. These 4-year programs cover a broad range of courses to expose students to recording arts technology and the music business as a whole. Sample course topics include recording industry law and ethics, sound editing techniques, digital audio software and electronic music. Students may need to either produce a full-length recording or participate in an internship in order to graduate. Baccalaureate programs may result in a Bachelor of Science in Music Production or a Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in production.

• A Music Producer's salary can range from $20k to over $1 million per year

• a professional music producer can make anywhere from about $14,000 to more than $1 million annually. 

   

   
• The music industry offers more than one type of music production position, and salaries vary accordingly. Generally, executive producers earn the least of most positions and are basically silent partners with little or no hands-on involvement in musical artists' endeavors. Creative producers who participate in the writing and composition of music products usually earn a mid-range salary by industry standards. Technical music producers — such as sound and recording engineers —typically earn the highest wages and have the most direct involvement in music production projects of all related positions.

• Internships and Entry-Level Production

   
   
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    One of the best ways to get started in the music production industry is to participate in an internship or accept a lower-paying entry-level position. In such positions, what you'll lack in monetary compensation will be more than made up for in invaluable hands-on experience and industry connections. You'll also avoid the financial risks of freelancing and can count on a consistent, albeit modest, paycheck. Many major record labels and professional recording studios offer paid internships to recent graduates of music and

• Internships and Entry-Level Production

   
   
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    One of the best ways to get started in the music production industry is to participate in an internship or accept a lower-paying entry-level position. In such positions, what you'll lack in monetary compensation will be more than made up for in invaluable hands-on experience and industry connections. You'll also avoid the financial risks of freelancing and can count on a consistent, albeit modest, paycheck. Many major record labels and professional recording studios offer paid internships to recent graduates of music and

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  beat producer	$89,000

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  The average salary for beat producer jobs is $89,000. Average beat producer salaries can vary greatly due to company, location, industry, experience and benefits.

   

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• . Practice what you preach. Meet deadlines, appointments, meetings, and studio sessions in a timely manner. Return emails and phone calls. The opportunities you ignore could be a goldmine for the next one. Maintain professionalism when it is appropriate including avoiding Twitter/Facebook brawls which are commonly ill marketing tactics these days. Understand that your conversation goes a long way in interviews. The person that fans you could very well be the one that prevented you from obtaining that platinum record status.
• • Producing music is a business. It involves various contracts, agreements, copyrights, invoices, royalties, publishing, and licensing. You must have a strong knowledge of these areas to function successfully as a music producer. You should also have an attorney on hand.
   
  • Too proud to beg? You shouldn’t be. Ask for what you want. Reach out to your goals. Very few have them just show up at their front door. The same applies with asking questions to help you sift through your process. If you don’t know, it’s okay. Find someone you are comfortable with that can mentor you. Someone you trust to guide you. There is nothing ignorant in searching for clarity. The ignorance only remains when you don’t.
   
  • Listen to various types of music, old and new, across genres, your grandmother’s music, your parent’s music, and your children’s music. Gain an appreciation for your favorite styles, and not so favorite. Collect various types of music and listen closely to the instrumentation, the vocals, and the elements that pulled the pieces together. This will make you aware of aspects of the music making process and an appreciation of the art. Having knowledge of a wide field of music just makes you another great asset to the music production industry.