College and Career Research Project Presentation

By Chad Le

What is the job of a music producer?

A music producer is a professional who works with recording artists and bands, sound engineers, record

labels and marketing teams to oversee all creative and technical aspects of an album. (eHow.com)

http://www.ehow.com/facts_5977670_definition-music-producer.html#ixzz2F6LIcKjz

Pursuing the career of a music producer

• Does not require academic education.• Requires your knowledge on instruments and

how to play them based on if you want to record the sounds manually or use sound kits.

• You can take music classes on high school.

Metropolitan state College of Denver

• Metropolitan state college of Denver has a music program that consists of both vocal and instrumental.

• In order to take the music class you have to audition.• A 2.8 GPA at minimum is required in order to attend.• Must do well on ACT- 18 or higher to attend.• Metropolitan state university college s a four year college.

(cpr.org)

St. Johns University

• Rap artist/music producer J. Cole graduated from St. Johns University.• Located in queens New York• A course offering is The Peter J. Tobin College of Business• St. Johns University has a fine arts faculty.

(cbsnews.com)(justlikemozarella.wordpress.com)

Career Education Center (CEC)

Has an audio engineering class educates in the following ways…• “Hands on hands on experience with artist via live sessions”

(Daniel Le)• Gives you a chance to experiment with and explore your

musical talents by recording your own songs.• “Teaches you various aspects of the studio such as hardware

and equipment, commonly used software- all in regards to recording.” (Daniel Le)

(dosomethingreal.com) (facebook.com)

What Instruments Can You Use When Producing a Song?

• You basically can use any instrument and even invent ones yourself. It’s all about what you think sounds good and how you plan to use it in a song.

• Sometimes you can record sounds from instruments manually instead of using sound kits. It’s up to the producer.

How Long Does it take to be a successful Producer?

• It depends on your idea or success and also if you’re an absolute natural when it comes to making music or not.

• Rapper/Producer Kanye “Yeezy” West began producing beats since when he was in the 7th grade. (Kanye West interview with In The Streetz T.V.)

How Much Money Do You Make as a Producer?

• Producers make between 40 k and 250 k a year.(hurtling from yahoo. Com)

How Do You Produce a Beat?

• Go to video (watch for 60 sec.)• http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6IwcihIZXQ

Why Does Being a Music Producer Matter?

• You get the chance to make music that inspires, motivates, and reinvents people on a positive way.

(mrmanaryinkorea.blogspot.com)

What Are the Perks of Being a Music Producer?

• Going on tour• Collaborate with many different famous artist.• Have an influence on a generation

(forum.prisonplanet.com)