Art of Producing Book

Art of Producing
Book

By David Gibson and Maestro Curtis

“The book covers past, present, and future music production techniques for any aspiring as well as veteran producer. I’ve seen techniques in the book that I took for granted from years of experience, (good & bad). The book pin points what every producer/songwriter/arranger/ engineer and of course DJ/producer must deal with in a simplistic and systematic approach on the road to being successful. The book includes proven secrets & tips from a wealth of successful producers.

No one book can guarantee “Hit record” success, but I would venture to say that with the wealth of information contained inside, “The Art Of Producing can save you from endlessly scratching your head and second guessing yourself, and everyone else involved trying to achieve it”.

-Hubert Eaves III

This book provides an all-inclusive perspective on everything that goes into producing a project, and how to do it. Most producers are simply flying by the seat of their pants. Once you have finished this book, you will have a better perspective on how to produce a project than most producers. With experience you can become a major producer.

This book explains:
• What it takes to be a Producer.
• How to become a Producer.
• A simple step-by-step process for actually producing a band or group.
• The high level values that major producers utilize in a production.
• The variety of roles that a produce must take on.

Pre-Production
The book uses the 11 aspects of a recorded piece of music from The Art of Mixing,
as a framework for analyzing a project in pre-production:
Concept
Melody
Rhythm
Harmony
Lyrics
Song Structure
Density of the Arrangement
Instrumentation
Performance
Mix
Quality of the Equipment

Producing in the Studio
Then, the role of the producer in the recording studio is covered: To create an atmosphere of detailed concentration and focus.
This book is good for:
• Anyone wanting to become a Producer.
• Any Producer who wants to hone their skills.
• Executive Producers or anyone who is funding a project. It gives the EP an overview of what it will take to do the project.
• Anyone who is doing any type of recording, because when there is no producer, the band and the engineer become the producers!
• Anyone who is shopping or considering hiring a producer in order to make the best choice and be able to work with them.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1 – THE PRODUCER’S JOB
Chapter 1
• Types of Producers
• What it Takes and How to Get the Job
• Types of Projects
• The Producing Process

SECTION 2 – THE BUSINESS SIDE OF PRODUCTION
Chapter 2 – Finances, Organization and Politics
• Budgeting Scheduling and Organization
• Obtaining Financial Backing
• Dealing with Record Companies
• Establishing a Network Base

SECTION 3 – THE VIRTUAL MIXER CONCEPT
Chapter 3 – Visual Representations of Imaging as a Tool for Production
• Basics of Audio to Visual Mapping

SECTION 4 – MUSIC THEORY FOR RECORDING ENGINEERS AND PRODUCERS
Chapter 4 – Music Theory Primer
• Time