Music Producer and Instrumentalist

ARTIST TIPS PRODUCTION SONG WRITING TCS A GUIDE TO CREATIVE POSITIONS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY [Editor's Note: This article was written by Sirma Munyar.] For an overview of professional roles in the industry, see this article. ] With the rapid advancement of technology, the rise of digital platforms and music distribution services such as TuneCore, supporting independent artists around the world, making your music available to the general public is easier than ever. Nowadays, there are more and more artists who not only produce, but also mix and master their own material. On the other hand, there are still many artists who write and perform, but do not produce their own music. Songwriters who don't like working on the technical side of the creative process tend to depend on sound engineers and producers to do this part of the job. Due to individual circumstances in today's independent music industry, the lines between each creative role can be a little blurred. For example, many artists expect producers to not only produce their tracks, but also mix  Music Producer and Instrumentalist and master them. Some music producers provide such services, but clear communication from the start is the key to avoiding misunderstandings and unnecessary pulling down the line. Simply put, the artist is the performer and face of the project. This title may include roles such as vocalist, instrumentalist, or rapper. Terms such as "duet", "trio" and "band" also fall into this category. The songwriter is responsible for writing the melody, lyrics, and original chord progressions of the composition. Not every human artist is a natural songwriter, which is the main reason for the existence of collaborative songwriting sessions. In most cases, a vocal producer's job begins in a recording studio. Ideally, a vocal producer will train their artist before recording, guide them during the performance, and also discuss background vocal layer ideas with them. https://jiji.ug/kampala/arts-and-entertainment-cvs/music-producer-and-instrumentalist-mUeMlWq0ib5GGpiaQotfBFHp.html