What Does A Music Producer Actually Do? (Explained By A Pro)
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There are two kinds of people who should watch this video. First, maybe you're the kind of person who wants to potentially be a music producer as a career! Second, maybe you have music and you want to hire a producer to make your tracks sound crazy good. In either case, it's important that you know what a music producer actually does so that you have a clear understanding of what you should (and should not expect) from a music producer. Yes, they practically live in a recording studio, and yes, they make songs sound pretty, but they do SO MUCH MORE than that, and some of the job role is much more fun than other parts. X O'Connor, GRAMMY® Winning Producer with Full Circle Music is going to make sure that you know exactly what producers are expected to do when it comes to making a song spring to life.
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Yes! I've never been really comfortable singing for people but I have all of this music in my head but don't have all of the knowledge, know how, or skill set to get it out. It's an amazing talent. Fine tuning everything and getting quality sound.
A producer turns a song into music.
I should hire one soon
A musician does that
Why pay a producer on things you can do yourself?
@@oreally8605 but i think that's what difference btw experience one ... Like probably has Zimmer is more better music producer then composer using all the instrument, timing etc..
You mean turns music into song!
Plain and simple. Thank you.
Thank you!!
It makes me very nostalgic to remember a beautiful time where I created music and I would like to stay in that time for my whole life but for some personal reason I can't. Who would care about this comment I think I'm just a comment like everyone after all. ( Whoever has read have a beautiful life ahead :') )
Thank you for these two clear, concise explanations of what a music producer does.
This is what I needed to hear. With a life full of music and a previous career in management I should be able to chase my dream. I assume the creative part isn't that much fun when the managing part isn't done right?
you're so right. It is a team effort and so much more fun when everyone does their part.
Yes its true we all should be able to chase our dream...im 59 years old im a great songwriter. I'd love to shop my songs in Nashville and get published...have artists take my tunes to the next level.
Thank you for the explanation😊
Thanks for the tip, I've been dreaming about being a producer last month and this really helps what to expect when becoming one.
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Who the fook is that guy ?!- Conor Mcgregor
@@srico7313 a bts member who produces most of their songs.
Lol same
Same here😁
girl same 😭😭
Basically the Music Producer is essentially The Music Industry Equivalent of both the producer and director in The Film Industry.
I have been finding an answer like this but couldn't . This video helps me to get my answer . Thank you ❤️
I wanted to add that many people often get "Beat Makers" mixed up with the role of a Record Producer. They were never called Producers in the first place. The offical formal job title for beat Maker was acutally called a *Programmer* a term used a lot in the 80s and 90s that programmed and sequenced backing tracks. The Recording Academy doesn't recognize beatmaker/Programmer as a Record Producer nor they would be eligible for such Grammy Award. There are criteria requirements. In Urban, Hip Hop, R&B it's really a Record Producer that fulfills the role of a Programmer that creates the instrumental track opposed to a Producer in Rock that works mostly with session players. They are sort of like wearing two hats that often called Songwriter/Producers. Rodney Darkchild Jerkins would create the instrumental track and then would cut the vocals in the studio with his clients that directs and calls the shots behind the mixing board which isn't anything different than what Quincy Jones did. He also collaborates closely with session musicians and writers. Larry Gold has been the go to String Arranger by many Hip Hop/R&B Producer. Timbaland hired Larry Gold that arranged thr strings for Cry Me A River.
Hi there Eman! We agree that the music industry roles can often be confused with other roles! Thanks for the insight and for watching the video!
@@OfficialFCMusic For Sure! Glad I was a help. Yeah traditionally in liner album notes you see credits as Co-Writer, Drum Programming, Programmer, Programmed By, Sequencing, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Additional Instruments and some times additional production for some one that created the backing instrumental track. Many of these credentials still exist depending on what's in a Producer's "Producer Agreement" in the credits clause of roles performed. Like Max Martin and Babyface would have Songwriting, Drum Programming, Keyboards, Arranged By along with Producer credit that produce the song.
@@francisco_wya4634 a hobby?
Thank you, this was helpful to understanding the role of a producer.
Glad it was helpful!
love this!
Thanks.......4 2nd explanation😊
great video, thanks for sharing
I have changed my terminology. I’ve given them two different titles. One I call the executive producer responsible for the structural decisions of the business end. The other I call the creative producer. I was actually an independent studio and was often in the creative producer role. But my clients were actually in the executive producer role. I asked them to keep in mind their budget, their plan, and the overall process. I would make sure to discuss these issues before we agreed to work together. But I offer creative advice in the process of tracking mixing and mastering unless they already have a producer. I am now retired, but back in the day I would require clients to either have a creative producer, or if they did not have one, then I would be in that role. The only exception I agreed to was if the client and I were coproducers. That wouldn’t necessarily work for everyone but it was how I managed to navigate the challenges.
I like the way how you explained, you hit the point directly that's why I like the video, Subscribe to your channel and wrote that comment cheers man
Thank you so much! 😁
Oh it was really helpful
I love it!
This is great
Where would we be without people such as yourself to not only do the job [ which is tough and solitary ] but also take time out to explain. Cheers 🥂 for the information, dear friend. 🐈
You're very welcome Christine!
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Thank you 🙏🏼 😊
Rick Ruben does a great job at definition #2 (but also definition #1 lol)
Thanks 😊
thanks!
You bet!
3 min vid ..Thnk u.
I am now doing an Audible version of my memoir, and want to add 4 words from John Lennon's Imagine. How do I get permission?
I was in the music scene in the 2010’s played tons of shows with tons of bands. So many bands had absolutely amazing sounding albums/songs they recorded themselves or at cheap by a dude from another band cheaply and again pro studio quality in a basement studio with very basic gear but the problem was the songs were just ok and a good producer helps make them great.
I also want to learn about the music industry my son is a good singer and songwriter so how can I help him
Insightful video. Thank you. On a somewhat related - yet separate note, I've recently seen some folks out there on various songwriting forums claim that "music producers are Not really *creators*. Music Producers have a value, but they merely are asstants to the actual creator (the songwriter) ".
I don't agree. I think that mentality is ridiculous. This is something I've only noticed rearing its head recently. (Never really have seen or heard that type of ignorance in past decades).
This mentality out there by some saying that music producers are somehow *beneath* songwriters strikes me a bit as condescending and insulting to what music producers do. And honestly I don't think these people saying that really realize what music producers creatively actually do.
As someone who can write music myself, I don't agree with this mindset. I myself can sit down at a piano or with the guitar and build a note or chord structure, and also put lyrics to it.
But I don't for one minute think that makes me somehow More of a creative force musically then a producer or an arranger. I think that anyone involved with the creative process... whether the starting point of a songwriter, or the follow up work & involvement of a producer or aranger, they all deserve to be called a "creator".
I'm curious how producers out there feel about some folks out there trying to downplay a producer's importance?
Should they be dismissed as "flat earthers" (that still don't think our globe is round 🤣 ) And don't take them serious?
Or should it be treated more serious, And if we see people out there Claiming to know something about the music industry, but downplaying the creative value of producers, should we use those opportunities to challenge that thinking and try to better educate those with a more ridid mind structure towards topics like this?
Producers role is extremely important but I view it as a service job. I’m there to serve the artists creative vision. Most of the time they want my creative input and ideas which is why they would hire me. But it’s ultimately their project
hi pls can u answer my question , do the producer make mvs in the music ? i mean who give mv idea ?hope u unswer me
Thank you for simple breakdown.
I have a question. Well, I have a comment or observation, first, then a question to follow.
I love reading interviews over the years from many professional musicians that worked in recording studios with professional singers back in the 1950s & 60s. Their interviews about the recording process back then (as compared to our modern times now) are always enlightening.
Some things fundamentally are the same from the creative process, while things are different in some ways (aside from the technology advancement, of course).
What I've gathered from interviews from those in recording studios in 1950s & 60s is that many people that were actively involved in Producing & Arranging did Not always get producer or arranger credit on the albums.
Sometimes the record company or label would have someone *officially assigned* those titles and would be listed on the album... but it wasn't uncommon for someone else in the studio (whether it be one of the hired musicians or in a few cases even the vocal artists themselves) that would be the one to actively take on the "Producer" "Arranger" role.
One of my musician friends also researched in that era of Music said they would often refer to those types of folks as "blue-collar producers"... or"blue... arrangers".
- they we're not necessarily acquainted with music theory or notation, or the final finer technical aspects of professional trained producers...But they were solid enough creative entities and with a great ear and creativity, they would to roll up their sleeves and jump in middle of the Sessions coming up with ideas for key or chord changes.
Add to this that these creative individuals were known to add or change lyrics as well.
They also were involved in changing or adding a instruments, and even being solid enough a musician they would be able to actually *play the music they had in mind for those changes* for the professional hired musicians to key in off of and run with.
They would also be the one to often decide or recommend which studio Take would be the final Master for release.
Many of those Studio musicians explain how those type of creatively-involved people in 1950s-60's rarely were never recognized as Producer or Arranger ...(or acknowledged as even partial-assistant in some way).
So it was not un-common that the person credited as Producer & Arranger (as mentioned above, hired by the record label) was not the actual person doing as much work as the uncredited unrecognized person.
But as time went on moving into 1970s and more forward, this changed, so that "producer &/or arranger credits" did start going to the person most actively involved in taking the written piece of music brought to the session restructuring it and taking everything musically to the next level and finished product for professional release.
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Ok, now my question or curiosity is this -
I'm curious what place, or title folks (such as the ones I described from all those decades ago) would have in this modern era? Producer? Assistant? Collaborator? Could we even call them a bit of Lyricist, if they sometimes add or or change lyrics ...(even if only a couple words?)
What would they be called or considered if they play those other creative active roles, even if they were not involved in original written composition?
This is something I occasionally ponder when reading or listening to modern Producers & Arrangers discussing how different things were from many decades ago as compared to today.
Thank you in advance for any help or insights.
That is true the industry was much different back thenl. Extremely creative entities did not always get recognized or the extra work they were doing in the studio. If they were a professional singer, and also collaborated with the studio musicians on the arrangement and other ideas with the production, they generally would *only* end up listed as "vocalist" or "singer" on the album, Even though they wore many different hats in the studio and deserving of more recognition than just the vocalist.
In more recent decades though, as you stated this indeed has changed. Singers putting in the *same* creative contribution as those from 1950s & 60s, will now often get some sort of Producing credit as well.
Hi, im gona be attending full sail university this coming april. Im listed in audio production. Im a songwriter. I want to know how to build beats and chords to go with the lyrics of my songs. I have no experience or training. I dont even play a instrument, but i have a gifting to hear beats and chord progressions in my head. I was told by the school that audio production is the post production of music and music production is the pre production. Can someone with knowledge of these things or the person who posted this video please tell me which degree (music production/audio production) sounds like a fit for me. Just off of what i told you.
Thx in adavance!
That's what's up
That was good. But I’m wondering how the actual job of a producer works in the interaction with the artists (songwriters, musicians, sound techs). What kind of directions do producers give these players? Can you highlight some amazing contributions of producers that truly “made” a song? Or how about some examples where artists clashed with a domineering producer? Take us behind the scenes of a few brilliant sessions with great producers and maybe one or two that crashed and burned.
Hello..does a record label charge you if you have your own producer❤
Do you make good money? I was thinking about going to school to become a music producer?
Thanks for this video i just have one question how deep into the music can the producer dig? how far can he/she go in terms of changing the original song?
Hi there! This depends on each project and who you are working with, but typically you don't "change" a song. You just add to it and bring it to life. Hope this helps!
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If anyone can produce/ mix vocals pls lmk
I sing and I write lyrics and I know the sound in my head to the songs but I need help getting people to play the instruments to finalize the songs. Can you tell me if a producer helps with this?
Let's work on a song 2gther
How much should a green producer charge for a 5 full instrumental with vocals songs?
what course/s should take if you want to be music producer?
we have our own program. :)
Can you recommend a class for learning to become a music producer? Im a complete beginner.
we have our own music production mastery course. Message me if interested!
How to find a producer? How to determine a good fit when looking for a producer?
Hi Joseph! Thanks for watching! Try finding a producer that producers a similar genre as you. Hope this helps!
Im a canadian, singer, songwriter.
I've talked to agents who all are telling me the industry is hurting....touring , performing is bleak...
Where's the future of country music', performances headed...with this Covid?
Performances are back!
so producers work for the artist? what about songwriter/producers that work for a company...like the old set up at original Motown?
Staff Producers are extremely rare as very few to none existant. Producers are hired as independent contractors by the Artist. Both the Artist and Producer enters into a formal long form Producer Agreement which is your industry standard contact between an Artist and Producer.
@@eman0828 thank you...but that's all new since the 60's and 70's and even 80's. Motown, Stax, all the old recording companies had staff writers and producers. back then, writers were almost always also producers.
@@maryruggiero2884 Yeah the music industry is an ever fast changing business. It's not like back I'm those days when Quincy Jones was working for a Record Company as both the A&R man and Producer. I think Geroge Martin worked for EMI back then. The only Producers that are considered Employees at record companies that still exits are Executive Producer's because they are more business savvy people that oversees an album project finances that has very little to any creative input on a song since that's the Record Producers job.
Hello do you help small singers like me? Who are just starting? And how much do you pay to help write songs and melodies
Hi Wendiline! This is a very large question, but just a quick short response would be to sign up to our email list on Fullcirclemusic.com. We have material that answers that questions directly! Also be on the lookout for more material from us--we try to cover it ALL! Thanks for watching!
Is there a conflict between the producer and the engineer? I'm not in the music business but my daughter is and she will soon go into the studio but I get the impression that the engineer will be doing everything or do they do a combined role? Its only a small independent studio.
No conflict. They work side by side together and just do different roles.
This is a good video about what a producer does. But in recent years it seems like the producers actually write the songs too, in many cases. That is a boarding of their role compared to years ago
My son 29. Writes Sings and raps.. can't write music and doesn't play an instrument.. I want so much to help him get his music out there but I know nothing about this business .. but I am willing to learn. I'm 54 am I too old for this genre?
Its never to late
You are an amazing parent wishing to help your son! It is never too late to learn!
Hi there Ana Bell! It is so awesome that your son raps and sings and that you want to help him. So sweet! 54 is absolutely not too old for any genre! Learn about the genre and see what ways you can help him the most. Thanks for watching!
so if I hire a producer he will have a team?? or I should pay for a master engineering,mixing engineer too??
I think it all just depends on who you're working with!
Thank you for educating people on this! You and #mixbustv (great channel too) are the only ones I've heard addressing this. I am so extremely tired of every kid with a home studio making some songs calling themselves producers. no! They are only composers/writers and maybe they have some mixing skills. Still so far away from being a producer! Thank you again. This needs to be heard all over the world! But what can you do when channels like @busyworksbeats #busyworksbeats with 630 000 subscribers say the total opposite of this. The dude over there has a university degree in biology. Still, he tells ( these lies(!) IMO ) that he's a producer. I tried to ask him what bands or artists he produced something for or witht but that question is, of course, left unanswered. 😠😤😡🤬🥵😏 I AM a producer for Universal Music Scandinavia and these bedroom artists are shitting on my work and what I have worked for so hard for so many years. I composed music for years before I was given the chance to produce for a major label. I owe you, one buddy! 😉🤝👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for watching! Appreciate the feedback. Seth
Programmer is the correct term for beat Maker. That was the official job title that was used as thats about about as formal as you are going to get. Many young kids doesn't understand the role of a Record Producer is the reason for its misconception. Dr. Dre doesn't only just make beats, he actually produces the record. He's the director behind the mixing board calling the shots.
@@eman0828 yes! Thank you for your reply! I really appreciate it when people like you that knows what you are talking about, replies! Thank you sir! 👍🤝❤️
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So for example if you are in the recording studio and work with a Music producer..... can you have already found beats to song you wrote? Or no?
You absolutely can! The producer can then make sure the arrangement within the beat still works well, make sure your vocals sound the way you want them to, and add anything additional that can help the song be more successful!
@@OfficialFCMusic okay thank you.
@@OfficialFCMusic also..... when working with a music producer in the recording studio... will they help with writing lyrics? Like say for example you already have lyrics written down but they feel like something needs to be changed.
They absolutely can as well! Some producers are great with songwriting, but if you can find a producer who is, that can really set them apart from the crowd!
@@OfficialFCMusic So like do you have to ask them to help you write lyrics or they just help the artist? Hope I’m not asking too much questions.
i want to learn music production can you help plz
reply if you're still interested!
How do I get a music producer I want to make my dream come true but how do I get a producer
Me to~ my cousin and I were about to make a music but she keeps stealing lyrics...
There are websites such as SoundBetter and Airgigs! You could also find resources by following full circles group Song Chasers on Facebook!
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So a music producer doesn’t make beats then who makes the beats ?
the beat makers but a lot of beat makers claim there selves as producers cause they usually mix the songs
A beat Maker is what is referred to as a Programmer. That's actually a real job title that was used a lot in the 90s. A Record Producer can make beats that fulfils the role of a Programmer/Writer but not all Record Producer's necessary program beats. Producers comes from all different backgrounds and skill sets as some are more hands on than others. In Hip Hop it's often combing both the traditional Record Producer role like Quincy Jones and a Programmer that creates the backing track.
Hi there! A music producer can make beats, a lot of them do, but they do not have to. There are plenty of pre-made beats out there they can use.
This man has confirmed my belief that DJ Khaled does nothing but yell over songs .
Anyone always ask me what is music producer do.... And i answer their question " Struggle every night , brain blocking, thinking melody , and f up with mixes" Lmao "and also make a music and compose the music"
It must be a hard job.
It’s not fun. In my experience, musicians are incredibly difficult to deal with most of the time, interpersonally, creatively and technically. At the beginner level it’s REAL hard. They want everything for nothing and they usually come with HUGE egos. They come in with half baked ideas that I then WORK MY ASS OFF to realise. They then want to change and re-record stuff which involves re editing and re arranging and it TAKES TIME. They have no concept of the time and effort involved in cleaning up their bad multiple takes and bad decisions! They have no idea about what makes a good track and they are usually stubborn and unwilling to take advice. The worst thing is…..They then go elsewhere because of THEIR lack of patience, understanding and awful communication skills. It’s mostly about wether you dan deal with difficult people and conversations and contracts and very little to do with “creativity”.
are those real grammys
Yep!
i thought producers just make beats and sell em.☹️
Some producers in the hip hop and pop genres will sell their beats but no, that is not always the case!
@@OfficialFCMusic thnx fr the reply..
why is it the producers never get the same credit, exposure as the performers! it seems to me without that abilty to turn the songs into something special, memorable, the tunes would be no more than what i call diddly dum tunes.
I think a better comparison is the producer of the movie not the director. The director does nothing lmao. Music producers do far more than directors and should get credit for it
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I also want to learn about the music industry my son is a good singer and songwriter so how can I help him
Good question! Just be as supportive as you can and encourage him to meet other musicians, attend shows with him, and take him to the music store often! The book we recommend most for those who want to learn about the industry is "All You Need to Know About the Music Business" by Donald Passman. Be sure to subscribe for more videos like this one!