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My name is Gian. I taught myself to play various instruments purely as a hobby when I was younger, now I study Music at Edinburgh College. My main instrument is drums and thanks to my skills and knowledge in other instruments I enjoy composing and writing songs.

Not too long ago I developed a big interest in music production and now I find myself recording and mixing songs for the bands I collaborate with, as well as for my own projects, and I thoroughly enjoy dedicating time to this work. I am now eager to develop and learn all skills and knowledge in music production, and I have set this as my next goal to pursue. These are the reasons I chose the role of Producer/Songwriting.

With this task I am planning to put together a portfolio that reflects the aspects metioned before and prove all my skills and knowledge together with my work during this years I of Music HND, as well as their relevance with my chosen role.

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Also known as:

Songwriter

Skill Level:

All Levels

What does a Songwriter do?

A songwriter is a music creator who writes songs. Songs are pieces of music which feature the voice, contains lyrics, melody and may be accompanied by an/a instrument(s), commonly a guitar or piano. Song are either written by one songwriter or multiple co-writers. Songwriters may perform their own songs or write songs for other artists to perform.
Watch and read (links to videos /cases studies):
Performing songwriter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeI9UdxBorA&has_verified=1

How to write a hit song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2R7X7UpV-Y
Tools of the trade:
Voice, instruments such as guitar, keyboard/piano, microphones, recording software and hardware.

What is a Songwriter good at?

Writing songs - lyric writing, playing and composing music on instruments. A songwriter is also often good at using recording software such as logic, ableton and garageband.

Who does a Songwriter work with?

A songwriter might work with other songwriters (co-writers), performing artists, record producers, managers, publishers, Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) such as PRS and MCPS and if performing their own songs, then record labels, booking agents, promoters and music venues too.

How do I become a Songwriter?

You can become a songwriter by teaching yourself and/or attending songwriting courses at college or university.

To become a professional songwriter it is important to become skilled at songwriting through practice and improving your songwriting techniques, to sign-up to Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) such as PRS, MCPS and PPL (if a performing songwriter).

It is also important to build music industry connections through networking to create opportunities and to build a team of business partners, such as a manager and a publisher.

Is the role a skills shortage?

No, it is very competitive to become a professional songwriter but joining The Ivors Academy can help to provide the networking opportunities, advice and business knowledge to help songwriters to develop their careers.

For more inspiring ideas on careers in the Creative Industries check out: https://discovercreative.careers/#/

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You'll need to be highly creative, driven, resilient and a great communicator to make it in the exciting and competitive world of music production

A music producer assists artists and groups in the studio to create recorded music, for an album, a film, advert or any other kind of creative output.

Music producers are responsible for developing and making creative content. You could work in a studio, as a live events producer or as producer/sound engineer. The term 'music producer' covers a number of careers in music production, and there are several different routes you can follow.

A producer's role is to pull together the separate parts of a sound recording. As a music producer, you'll work with bands, or make decisions on the types of musicians required to record a piece of music. You'll also decide on the type of recording process to use and the budget available. The role includes writing, arranging, recording and producing music for other artists or in their own right.

Music producers working on live music events are responsible for running creative spectacles like concerts, festivals or live shows. This involves coordinating technical staff, performers and other stakeholders to ensure events run smoothly. Live events may be one-offs or regular annual events, and can be held at indoor and outdoor music venues of all sizes.

Producers can work in the publicly funded or commercial sector, and many work on a freelance basis - crossing over into other disciplines such as theatre production, composition and direction.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities vary depending on the artist, recording studio, radio station, label, or organisation that you works for. In general, your tasks will include:

listening to an artist's demo tapes and working with artists to produce the sound they require

deciding on an appropriate studio for an artist's music and equipment

advising on album songs

operating technical equipment including mixing desks

technical work including audio editing, sound design and ghost production

helping artists to achieve the sounds they're striving for

working with organisations, venues and artists involved in live events

finding and booking suitable venues

planning event schedules, timings and performances

making logistical arrangements for artists

ensuring the arrangement of other facilities, such as catering, toilets, entertainment, and insurance

working with marketing teams to prepare printed material.

By its nature, the role of music producer requires you to be flexible and adaptable. You'll need to turn your hand to a number of tasks, and acquire new skills quickly.

Salary

Most music producers work on an hourly basis, with fees starting at around £25 to £55 per hour.

Experienced music producers can charge up to £200 per hour, depending on their previous work and level of skill.

If you're a music producer on live events, salaries may be more fixed. The BBC, for example, employs producers on its music programmes and live events. An entry level salary for this kind of role ranges from approximately £18,000 to £25,000.

Your income will vary widely depending on whether you're freelance or employed, and whether you're developing your own music or working with other artists.

Working hours

Working hours can be very long and will include unsocial hours and working weekends. The nature of freelance production studio work and event work, salaried or freelance, typically means intense periods of activity, based on the individual project, followed by periods of relative inactivity or downtime. Even salaried positions are usually offered on a fixed-term contract basis.

What to expect

If you're a studio-based music producer, you're likely to be based in cities where recording equipment and studios are more prevalent. You may be working for a large studio, independently in smaller studios or in your home environment.

You might be asked to work overseas, often at short notice - because of this, you must be prepared to be away from home for periods of time.

Employment can be insecure, so you'll need a flexible attitude to work.

The production environment can be stressful, due to demands on your time from artists, venues, and other stakeholders, and the work will often require an all-hours approach to meet deadlines. However, the trade-off is that the work is exciting, and results in the creative output for a large-scale event. Those working in music production generally consider this to be fair.

Qualifications

While you don't need a degree to be a music producer, a number of producers will have a degree or some technical training alongside running their own production projects. The following subjects at degree or HND level are most likely to provide you with relevant skills or knowledge:

There are many universities offering music production and music degrees - visit UCAS for details and to find out how to apply.

Some courses focus more on the academic side of music, whereas others are more vocational, offering placements in industry, which allow you to experience the practical side of music production. Make sure you do your research to ensure that the course matches your career aims.

Courses containing practical elements may increase your chances. There are now several online courses in music production, which may be a cheaper way to develop your skills enrolling on a university-based course. Look for courses that provide excellent technical resources and contacts within the industry. Further information on training can be found at:

Most course applications will require you to demonstrate evidence of enthusiasm, skill and practical experience so make sure you're developing your music production skills and own creative projects alongside studying. You'll need sufficient practical experience before moving into the role of producer, and a qualification on its own won't be enough.

Specialist postgraduate qualifications may also be useful and could help you make additional contacts within the industry.

It's possible to get into music production via an apprenticeship. See what's available at UK Music - Apprenticeships.

Organisations such as the BBC may also offer apprenticeships with a production or music focus - see BBC Careers - Trainee schemes & apprenticeships for more information.

Skills

You'll need to have:

creative flair

a love for music and a good working knowledge of the industry

the ability to network and build relationships with a wide variety of people in the industry to build up your profile

the ability to put artists at ease

self-motivation

strong communication skills and the ability to demonstrate and communicate your ideas to artists and other relevant people

technical understanding and ability, both musical and digital

organisation and planning skills

patience and resilience

the ability to cope well under pressure

adaptability and flexibility

drive and perseverance.

Work experience

As with most jobs in the music industry, competition is fierce. Music production is an area that people are working in for the love of what they do. Getting involved with music production at an early stage will greatly benefit you, whether you're producing your own work or working on remixes of other artists, getting involved in student societies, music and sound production for theatre and film, or working with local artists. A broad and open-minded approach to obtaining work experience will help you build a portfolio and find out which area of production you'd like to pursue.

You'll also need practical experience, either by producing your own music or spending time learning on the job or in a voluntary capacity. Get into a recording studio as soon as possible and start learning how everything works. Build your network of contacts in the music and creative industries, and ensure you've got an online presence if producing your own work (using sites such as Soundcloud). Networking is key, as opportunities often come through the people you meet via word of mouth.

Most producers will start with low wages and limited contacts, but this can build quickly if you have the tenacity to keep producing work and developing your skills and contact list.

Gaining experience of producing live events can be obtained by volunteering at music festivals and gigs, securing an entry-level role as an events assistant or working with organisations such as Sofar Sounds to see what goes into producing a live music event.

Employers

Music producers work in studios, either on an employed or freelance basis. There are opportunities at record companies, or big brands that rely on creative content, such as:

You may also find employment with:

community film or video projects

theatre companies

digital or internet channels.

Look for job vacancies at:

Professional development

You'll need to continue training to improve your technical skills throughout your working life. As the music industry is fast moving and responds to trends, keeping on top of technological advances in production is key. The majority of professional development occurs on the job. Once you've started to develop your interests and skills, you may decide to train in other areas of music production, such as sound engineering or live events production, or cross-over into other arts disciplines. Larger employers, like the BBC, may also run in-house training schemes.

Further training and support and advice on funding opportunities is available from:

It's also worth reading any industry-specific publications, such as Music Week, to keep up to date with what's happening and any skills gaps in the industry.

Career prospects

Establishing a career as a music producer can be difficult, as the sector as a whole is very competitive. Most roles are freelance or fixed term, and you'll need the tenacity to keep producing your own work and promoting yourself between jobs. Roles in production of live events may be more stable as they can be with larger employers, but given the nature of the work, production roles here are often project based and have fixed timelines.

Once you've gained experience in the music industry, it's possible to move into other roles in music administration, business and management, or into other creative roles that require knowledge of music production (e.g radio producer, musical director, theatre production).

It's also possible to have a portfolio career, running music production work alongside other projects, or move into related areas of work in music education and community arts work.

Written by Lara Hayward

University of Oxford · June 2019

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Also known as:

Record Producer

Skill Level:

Experienced

What does a Music Producer do?

A music producer supports musicians and recording artists in a variety of ways in the recording and realisation of their music. The nature and application of this support will be different for every project and this results in some exciting challenges. A music producer can come from a musical background, as a musician, or from a technical background, as a recording engineer, or both. The role is principally a creative one but they must be able to balance the administration requirements with the creative ones to enable an appropriate environment for the artists to perform.

Watch and read (links to videos /cases studies):

What's a Music Producer good at?

The role calls on many other skills such as:

Project management

Budget management

People management

Team building

Negotiating skills

Tools of the trade:

There are many "tools of the trade" - some technical and some creative.

Digital audio workstations such as Avid Pro Tools, Apple Logic, Steinberg Cubase or Ableton Live

Microphones

Audio processing devices

Who does a Music Producer work with?

A music producer works with musicians, record labels, artist managers, publishers, songwriters and composers.

How do I become a Music Producer?

You will need to acquire experience by collaborating with other creative people to develop the skills required, however:

At school or college:

Learning an instrument will always be useful and you should not just rely on your school to make this available.

There are many further education courses at colleges offering Level 3 qualifications.

Also many colleges offer HNC or HND qualifications at Levels 4 and 5 that can count towards a degree.

Build a portfolio:
Work with local musicians and artists who you find exciting, as this will enable you to gain experience, develop you skills and build a reputation.

Look for an apprenticeship:
There are no apprenticeships in this area currently.

Get a degree:
There are many degrees that focus upon different aspects of music production. Some are biased towards the music and creativity and others are more technological. There is an industry accreditation process that defines some of the best courses - go to www.jamesonline.org.uk for more details.

Search for jobs:
There are a number of "jobs" that might be defined as music producer that involve creating content for online projects

You might also be interested in:
Audio Engineer / Recording Engineer / Mixing Engineer / Live Sound Engineer.

Is the role a skills shortage?

No

For further information about being a music producer please go to https://mpg.org.uk/

For more inspiring ideas on careers in the Creative Industries check out: https://discovercreative.careers/#/

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A music portfolio, sometimes called an " electronic press kit," showcases your educational background in music, work experience, performances, and potential. As an artist, the magic may happen on stage and in the studio, but effectively capturing that musical magic for the world to explore is one of the most important parts of marketing yourself as a musician.

Before signing a big record deal, accomplished professionals, music students, and others from across the music business often create an online music portfolio.

If you need a push to get started, you've landed on the right side. We'll guide you through creating a music portfolio website from start to finish without hiring a web designer or needing to learn a lick of code, so you can spend more time focusing on your craft.

Why You Need A Music Portfolio Website

Marketing is an integral part of creating a successful career in music. You can be the most talented vocalist, producer, or instrumentalist, but what does it matter if people don't know you exist?

Whether you're just starting as a stage performer, a music student, or an emerging recording artist, a well-thought-out online portfolio website is one thing that will set you apart from others who are on a similar career path within the ultra-competitive music industry.

Putting together a professional portfolio website can be just the thing to transform your frame of mind from a hobbyist musician to a professional. Investing in the time and money to establish a website proves to yourself and others that you're taking your career in music seriously.

What to Include in Your Online Music Portfolio

The items that make it into your online music portfolio will depend on who you are trying to target.

Before creating your portfolio, it's important to ask yourself who you are creating the portfolio for: a record label, a potential employer, or possibly a music program? Your audience will determine what items are displayed on your site and may affect which template you choose.

Tips For Making Student Music Portfolios

Most musical arts college programs will request a portfolio as part of the admission process.

Each college will have their own portfolio requirements, so creating a checklist of admissions requirements to cross-reference once you've completed the portfolio is crucial.

Here are some tips to help you get started with your music college portfolio :

Get a professional headshot photo. You don't have to pay an arm and a leg to have a professional headshot. Ask a friend with a good eye to take a presentable headshot with their high-end smartphone for your website. Poorly lit and highly edited selfies should be avoided.

Craft a thoughtful artist bio. Keep it short, yet captivating. Write about your inspirations, background in music, and where you aspire to take your career.

Start planning your portfolio early to avoid rushed work. Time block to work on your portfolio weeks or even months before the deadline.

Once admitted, it's important to continually update and add to your portfolio best to reflect your current style and most recent recordings. Updating your work will also allow you to track your progress as a musician.

As a student, you can often feel like the learning process is slow, and a portfolio will assist you in seeing how far you've come in your achievements.

Templates For Students

Format Theme: Mode

The template you choose will be dependent on how you want to present your music interests.

Since college administrators are looking through potentially hundreds of portfolios, a student music portfolio template should be simple, straightforward, and easy to navigate.

A simple and sleek vertical scroll template allows students to host all the requirements of a portfolio while offering easy-to-use and customizable navigation. Ensure social media is only integrated if your social media accounts reflect the content of your professional portfolio. Otherwise, consider leaving them out altogether and only including contact information such as a phone number or email address.

Format Theme: Albers

If you wish to make an instant visual statement with your portfolio, maximize the use of fullscreen templates and wow your visitors with images that spread across their screen.

Categorize your work right on the homepage to make your best projects easily accessible. A subtle menu allows for further categorization. Be sure to update your portfolio frequently to track your progress throughout your time in school.

Up and Coming Musician and Music Professionals Portfolios

You've played shows, recorded a demo, or you may even have quite a few tracks you've worked on solo or with a band.

Up and coming musical talent looking to showcase their work can reach a whole new audience by leveraging their digital portfolios. What's included in your portfolio will depend on the style of music you make and the type of musician you want to establish yourself as.

If you're in a band you will want to include:

The name of the band

A biography with background of the band members

Photos and video of any live performances

A group photo shot by a professional photographer

A list of upcoming tour dates

Merchandise shop

The band social media links

Having a page dedicated to the tracklist of your best songs is also a feature that will familiarize potential fans with the genre of your music.

To keep people engaged on the site longer, ensure tracks do not support autoplay.

Format the playlist to allow visitors to choose which songs they listen to first. Also, consider putting your best tracks near the top of the list to make sure your best work is reflected.

Solo artists will want to include similar elements to a band website, but instead replace a group photo with a headshot and replace the band name with the name they go by as an artist.

Tracks or a demo of solo work should be included and carefully curated to best reflect the genre of music.

Templates for Up and Coming Musicians

Whether you're trying to attract the attention of a potential employer with your work or looking to showcase your songs, the presentation and style of your portfolio could be the difference between landing a gig or heading back to the studio to put in more work.

Unlike building a student portfolio, you may want to develop your page to be a little more eye-catching to draw people in. Now that you're starting to take a career in music more seriously, establishing a recognizable visual brand is key. It's worth investing in a professional photographer for a cohesive website.

Format Theme: Detail

Image-heavy homepages like those with a tiled layout will allow you to display your work and display your talent creatively and engagingly.

The tiled style of this portfolio template offers a visual way for visitors to navigate your portfolio.

The photo-heavy homepage radiates creativity, and the vertical scroll is easy to browse on both desktop and mobile platforms. Highlight your songs, press kit, cover letter, or other work such as live performances right on your home page via high-quality images.

The layout also gives visitors the option to navigate the site via a menu bar on the left-hand side. Using photos, illustrations, or images with similar color patterns in the home page layout will allow for an enjoyable browsing experience for all visitors, enticing them to stay on the page longer.

Format Theme: Horizon Left

Horizontal scroll templates also offer the same image-first and visual design as tiled templates, and the style has been used heavily within the music industry.

The popular horizontal left template displays your work in a striking and impressionable way that puts your best work front and center. The menu bar offers simple navigation and does not take away from the most important elements of her portfolio.

Tips For Professional Musician Portfolios

Don't shy away from boasting about your achievements.

Positive album reviews, a press kit, press clippings, tour dates, as well as photos and videos are all assets that you can include in your music portfolio as a music industry professional.

Previewing recordings and exclusive demo tracks for fans will increase the number of people who visit your page as they seek new songs or exclusive content.

Creating a music portfolio is not just for those who are starting.

Whether you're in a band, a solo artist, or work behind the scenes as a producer, a website portfolio will allow others to easily find your business and access the latest information on your music and work as a musician.

Once you've established yourself as a musician or music industry professional in a competitive business, you will still need a site for others to track your flourishing career.

Templates for Professional Musicians

Once you've gathered all the content you want to include in your music portfolio, you will need to decide on which template will display your work in a way that best reflects your brand.

Format website templates include several layouts used by professional musicians to keep fans up to date on some of their latest work, and sell merchandise and tickets directly on the site. A vertical scroll style template will allow you to neatly fit in all the elements you need to portray yourself as an accomplished and professional musician.

Format Template: Industry

You can create a well-rounded music portfolio with the template by including a biography, a list of tour dates, videos of live performances, photos, as well as social media integration.

Visitors are greeted by a gallery of vertical scroll photos, which sets a mood for Shanice's brand as a musician. Offering music lessons in addition to her work as a professional musician, Shanice has a useful contact form that allows potential students to contact her for her services. The addition of a press kit, demos, or recordings could enhance Shanice's portfolio even further.

How To Make A Music Portfolio (AKA Your Musical Resume) With Format

A musician portfolio website displays the range of your talent, can help you book events, sell merchandise, and connect with your fans. The good news is that learning how to create a music portfolio is easier than ever when you're using a website builder designed for creative professionals like Format.

Format has over 70+ beautifully designed templates for creative professionals of all backgrounds. These website themes are easy to navigate, have a drag and drop interface, and allows complete customization, so no two websites are ever the same.

Format's intelligent website themes give you the freedom to establish your brand identity as a musician without having to understand the technicalities of coding, social media integration, or search engine optimization to make your website a powerful marketing tool.

Once you've decided to embark on the journey to creating an online music portfolio, you're likely left wondering what it takes to put together a portfolio that will get record labels and audiences clicking for your contact information.

This guide will walk you through how to make an online music portfolio and include important decisions such as what to include in your music portfolio, choosing the right type of template, and things to avoid when displaying your work.

Get Started On Your Music Portfolio Website

Hopefully these tips and showcased templates have given you some inspiration on how to make a musician portfolio. Once you've outlined the steps, chosen your website templates, and created a cohesive branded identity for you and your brand, it's publishing your website can be done in as little as an afternoon.

You can try any of the Format templates free, with no credit card required for 14-days. If you're looking to take your music career to the next level, you'll need to show up with A-game for marketing too, and your website is the best way to get started.
More articles to help you build your online portfolio: Update Your Portfolio: 6 Tips to Spring Clean Your Career & Portfolio 10 Music Photographers You Should Know About Navigating the World Of Live Music and Concert Photography

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At home, I spend at least 4 hours a week practising drums, 7 hours writing and recording songs, and 1 hour studying music theory.

The resources I need are:

Drum gear (sticks, drum kit, music sheets and backing tracks...), my computer and the DAWs I use, notebooks, instruments, recording gear such as microphones, cables, interface, mic stands, MIDI keyboards, rehearsal rooms, facilities from college such as equipment mentioned before, PA system, mixing desks, recording studio, etc. and band mates and students from the sound engeneering course.

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Planning stage: Friday 23rd February 2024, 4:30 PM.

Development stage: 27th May 2024, 4.30 pm.

Evaluation stage: 31st May 2024, 4.30 pm.

Significant dates include the end of the year performance date is March 26th. Easter holidays from the 29th of March to the 12th of April.

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This year overall, by the end of it, I want to notice some improvement in my instruments skills the same as my recording and producing techniques. I want to be better in every way and in each thing I do related to music. I also want to write and perform more songs in comparison with last year and last months, and even though I think I am already ahead with that I still want to have done more of these things by the end of the year.