The Music Producer's Handbook

by Bobby Owsinski

(Technical Reference). The Music Producer's Handbook, Second Edition 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, The Music Producer's Handbook 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 being a diplomat, a confidant, and an amateur psychologist all at once. This 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. Packed with inside information and including exclusive online media, The Music Producer's Handbook, Second Edition provides invaluable tools and advice that will help beginners and seasoned professionals alike.

Genres: Music

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Michael Joe Vitale · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is, for the most part, made up of sections taken from some of Owsinski's other books, namely his Recording, Mixing, and Mastering handbooks, so if you've read those there isn't much new stuff here aside from the beginning part. The interviews at the end help to add more to this book than just Bobby's, rather square, perspective on production which is much appreciated. Overall, Good read.

[Mihai Cosareanu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good overview of what a music producer does plus a handful of interviews with various producers. Quite easy to read and well organized.

[31 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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