Producers & Composers

Producers & Composers FAQs

• What is the difference between a music producer and a composer?

  A music producer works with musicians, singers, and engineers; oversees performances, lighting, and choreography; supervises the post-production stage; ensures that the work is done on time; and promotes the finished product. While a producer might be involved in the songwriting process, it is just part of their responsibilities. Music composers work on writing and composing music. They write original music compositions, work with lyricists for new songs, and study musical types and styles.

• What are the advantages of hiring a music composer?

  A major advantage of hiring a music composer for your project is that you'll get original music to complement your efforts rather than a generic stock music soundtrack. You'll be a part of the music creation process and, working with the composer, you can ensure that the soundtrack comes out exactly as you want in terms of style and mood. Hiring a good composer also saves you time.

• What are the qualities of a successful music producer?

  Successful music producers are passionate about music and willing to work hard. They connect with musicians on a deeper level, they're versatile, business-savvy, patient, and focused. They also have well-trained ears capable of recognizing what sounds work well in a song, and they have the ability to bring musicians together to create great records.

• How do I know if I need a producer or a mixing engineer?

  A producer is the creative leader of any album or recording. They oversee the recording, mixing, and mastering of tracks, advise musicians on how to play a track, help artists select the songs to record, and more. A mixing engineer does the technical job of blending all the recordings into a finished song.