The Music Producer's Handbook : Includes Online Resource

MUSIC PRODUCERS HANDBOOK SECOND EDITION

ÊThe Music Producer''s Handbook Second EditionÊ reveals the secrets to becoming a music producer and producing just about any kind of project in any genre of music. Among the topics covered are the producer''s multiple responsibilities and all the elements involved in a typical production including budgeting contracts selecting the studio and engineer hiring session musicians and even getting paid. Unlike other books on production ÊThe Music Producer''s HandbookÊ also covers the true mechanics of production from analyzing troubleshooting and fixing a song that isn''t working to getting the best performance and sound out of a band or vocalist. In addition Bobby Owsinski tackles what may be the toughest part of being a producer ä being a diplomat a confidant and an amateur psychologist all at once.ÞThis edition also includes new chapters on self-production small studio production and how the new songwriter-producer and engineer-producer hybrids make money in our new digital music world. It also features several new interviews with some of the best-selling producers from different musical genres who offer advice on getting started getting paid and making hits.ÞPacked with inside information and including exclusive online media ÊThe Music Producer''s Handbook Second EditionÊ provides invaluable tools and advice that will help beginners and seasoned professionals alike.