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The definition of Music Producer has changed over the years. In the early days of recording studios the producer was the person who was responsible for, well....recording the music. It might have been a completley separate musician or musicians who had written it. But there is now a growing need for music producers to understand music theory and composition. Because as a music producer in 2022, writing music is as much a part of being a music producer as recording and mixing is.  So, in this guide we are going to focus on some of the core concepts and tips and tricks around Arrangement....

Work has changed dramatically all over the world in the past few years. The pandemic had us sitting in our homes and working, and this had a huge impact on people's lives. Many people have still not returned to an office based working schedule, preferring instead to continue working from home. This has given rise to so many new remote positions, and ways to make money from home, that I thought it was a good idea to revisit the concept of making money as a music producer in 2022, and see how the landscape has changed. Right off the bat...

Orchestral Instrument emulations are a versatile tool within your arsenal as a music producer. Whether you're creating contemporary classical, or just adding some subtle strings or brass to a tune, there's a place for orchestral instruments in a wide variety of genres. Over the years, orchestral emulation in electronic music has been somewhat divisive.  In the early years, there were the fake analog emulations that sounded nothing like the real thing, but nevertheless found widespread success in an era when synthesisers were the new toy all the musicians wanted. Since then, we've seen more capable digital emulations, and moved on...

Music theory is basically the maths that underpins all of music. And while you can certainly get by without it, it's a really useful tool which can help enhance your musical output.  Knowing some of the key points of music theory is essential if you want to be a serious music producer. These days, Music Theory seems to have developed a bit of a stigma surrounding it, which is understandable. The sheet music and all those complicated symbols can certainly be offputting, but this is an undeserved reputation.  In fact, familiarising yourself with music theory can have a profound effect...

In one of my recent posts, I did a list of essential websites for electronic music producers. These were a really useful collection of sites, ranging from online mastering services to a random obscure music finder.  In this guide today, I'd like to focus on some essential skills you can develop as an electronic music producer.  As a music producer, the learning journey is never over, so whether you're new to the craft or you're a few years in, these are some essential skills that are guaranteed to improve your production. So let's dive right in!   Understanding your genre....