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Welcome to the Padlet dedicated to roles and responsibilities within the music industry.

Since the birth of the music industry (some point in the 1920's) the music industry has created a variety of different jobs that are all connected in some way and each job has a specific set of responsibilities.

During this Padlet, we will attempt to discover the following:

- Identify the roles within the music industry (The different types available from musicians to publishers.

- Identify the key responsibilities for each role. (What are they responsible for)

- Compare the differences between each job role and identify what could happen if people fail to be responsible.

This Padlet features a variety of different resources from tutorial videos, web links and eBooks. Make sure to read all of the information and watch all of the tutorial videos. Each section will contain a small task that will test your knowledge.

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How many times have you heard or seen the word 'musician'?The word is so common, inside and outside of the industry, that its true meaning has been lost.

What is a musician and what does a musician do?

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As a musician, you will have a wide range of roles and responsibilities and will be expected to work professionally with others.

There are 3 different variations of a musician

Composer and Performer

Composer

Performer

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Compose original material that the • general public want to hear OR music that can be used to accompany other forms of media •

Promote material through social media
and streaming services •

Use PRS/MCPS/PPL to ensure royalty payments

Ensure copyright protection

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The Performing Musician (Session Musician)

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The Performing Musician (Session Musician)

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- Perform as part of a band OR as a session musician

- Rehearse written music with your band or other session musicians

- Use MCPS to ensure collection of royalties

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Compose original material that the general public want to hear OR remix work

Perform your music with a band and/or necessary equipment

Rehearse with performers of the group to ensure best performance

Promote material through social media and streaming services

Use PRS/MCPS to ensure collection of royalties

Ensure copyright protection

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For this task you will need to create a new Padlet a name it 'Musician Case Study'.

You will need to identify all the skills your chosen musician has and explain why these skills are important.

You may begin by thinking of the obvious skills such as playing in time and knowledge of musical scales. But remember to think of the other skills that musicians need such as time management and patience.

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A music producer can take on a lot of different roles within a production environment. Anyone can become a producer but it takes a lot of talent and work if you want to be successful.

What does a music producer do? The role of a music producer is to create amazing recordings and helping an artist exceed expectations. They also need to understand and communicate effectively with artists and their team. However, some music producers just make beats and send them off to artists.

Do you need to work with a producer to get a record deal? Maybe you want to be one yourself. We’ll cover everything to do with a producer’s role and a potential career path as a producer.

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A music producer’s role often comes down to bringing out the best of an artist. This can be done by building a great relationship with artists, helping make the process of writing and recording more enjoyable, efficient and productive. Usually, this results in a better recording and hopefully more streams and sales.

For some, this means being in the studio with bands to help them translate their songs to a record. Others may have more involvement in the actual recording and also work as an engineer. Some might create instrumentals for other performers so as you can see, the role completely depends on the artist.

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A music producer’s day to day can include setting up a studio and then having meetings with artists, as well as their management and record label. The producer could be responsible for session musicians too and even organise when they come to the studio.

A producer will often run recording sessions with an engineer. Whilst the engineer focuses more on sound quality, the producer will focus more on the artist. Amongst other things, they could decide what takes are good enough or whether certain harmonies or arrangements should be added or taken away. They’re there to offer a different perspective from the artist and help bring out the best in them whilst they are recording.

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Not all producers do their work in the studio because some simply make beats at home. Many hip-hop producers and bedroom producers make music on their laptop or specific production equipment, such as samplers and drum machines. Making beats doesn’t usually require live recordings because they can be made with samples and loops.

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You might need a producer if you’re struggling to achieve your vision in the studio by yourself. Having someone with experience and expertise to help you out can go a long way. It could even develop into a long term partnership that lasts for years.

Many of the most successful artists have often worked in tandem with a producer. Whilst some can succeed without, many will say that they need a producer with them to bring out the best in them.

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A producer’s success is often tied to the success of the artists that they work with. If multiple artists have hits from the same producer then people will take notice. This will lead to more work with potentially bigger artists and could develop into a successful career.

Because of this, a producer’s network is vital for success. Being able to build relationships with talented artists and work with them on recordings comes naturally to those who are successful.

At the end of the day, it comes down to your craft as a producer. The quality of the beats you make or the recordings created in a studio will be your calling card. Combine this with a great network and nothing will stop you.

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A producer could need a wide range of skills, including songwriting, arrangement, engineering and production. Most importantly, they need to be able to communicate with a diverse range of people.

Being able to manage creatives in a studio environment is a daunting task and your ability to communicate is essential. Bringing forward new ideas, managing conflicting opinions and understanding what various team members are trying to express are amongst the many responsibilities of a producer.

If you’re not great at leading and communicating then you can still be a producer. You might just be better suited to making quality beats and recordings by yourself and then sending them off to artists. However, it is good to step outside your comfort zone and find new ways of developing your skills.

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This task will be broken down into 2 sections. The first, 'Music Creation' and the second, 'Producing others.

For the first part of this task, you will need to create a track in Logic Pro. This could be a remix or a cover of someone else's song or an original composition.

For the second part of this task, you will be paired up with someone else and will be required to PRODUCE their track. You will be expected demonstrate all of the skills and knowledge you've learned during this Padlet.

Hand Hint: Make a list of all of the skills that a producer should have. You may want to look back at the skills for musicians too ;)