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Ever since I was a little kid, I have had a love for music. I would even take pencils and use them as drumsticks and beat on anything I possibly could. I was and still am an aspiring musician, yet I would love to be the person who makes it all happen; the person who is responsible for the making of the record and the visibility of the band. I am talking about the important position of the record producer.
The role of the record producer, in general, is the person who is responsible for the making of the record. They are responsible for the production from start to finish; from concept to final mix; from album cover to promotion; and from pressing to airplay. They also plan budgets, deal with lawyers, contracts, publishers, executives, engineers, just to name a few (Career).
While in the studio, the producer gives instructions to the engineer, including studio floor plan showing instrumental groupings, microphone placement and acoustics (Music). However, along with this comes many concerns for the producer as well. Musical range, rhythm, variety, dynamics and special control all must be combined and harmonized in order to produce a successful record. This is why the role of the producer is one of the most, if the most popular areas in recordings (Music).
In order to become a successful record producer, one must prepare his or herself for a long road ahead. Enrolling in sound engineering classes, learning to operate technical machines and visiting studios are good preparation (Music). You technically don't need a degree to produce records, but if you want a job with a major label, a masters in Sound Engineering or Music Business would likely be required. Most producers start out as engineers, composers, even studio musicians, and they work their way up the ladder (Music).
Producers who work on their own, regardless of a degree, are called DIY (Do-It-Yourself) producers (Creative). Most DIY producers do it for fun, which means they find their own...