Do I Need Music Producer?

Music producer’s offer a well-rounded set of skills and industry knowledge when it comes to the song making process -  from a hands-on music maker, to artistic director, project manager and well-connected entrepreneur. 

With many people having access to the things needed for music production, Digital Audio Work Stations (DAWs) like Pro Tools, Logic and Ableton, why find a music producer at all? While many lack the expertise in the audio and music production process, others would prefer to shift that responsibility to an experienced Music Producer, removing these pressures to allowing them to focus on their chosen craft.

Another key benefit to working with a Music Producer,  it that it is crucial to have an objective viewpoint from someone that is not emotionally invested in the material. An artist’s attachment to the music can sometimes create a blind spot that can hinder the opportunity to make a song significantly better than the artist could have imagined. On the point of objectivity, where a band might be having “creative differences”, Music Producers can serve as a “referee”, or the “bad guy”, by having the final say on decisions to maintain harmony and keep a project on time and budget.

Next time you’ve written a potential number one hit, and/or are looking to launch your recording career but don’t quite have the experience, skills or knowledge to jump to the next level – find a Music Producer and have a word. They’ll know how to get you started on your path and will help you manage and navigate the ins and outs of your project.

Check out the video clip below of Music Producer Sylvia Massey (Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Tool, Kyle Minogue, Johnny Cash, R.E.M.) as she explains her role in the music Production process, including some of the crazy things she gets artists to do in order to get the best performance out of them!!

About the Author

Mark Fogliano is an experienced Music Producer, Songwriter, Composer ,Pianist for the Adelaide / Melbourne based music production company Eleven:11 Music Productions.

Eleven:11 Music Productions fulfils a range of musical needs - from song development, artist development, arranging, orchestration and music programming, to vocal and song production, recording, post-production, audio mixing and project management.