{"id":79,"count":1,"description":"<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding: 20px;\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: center; height: 285px; padding-top: 20px;\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9053\" src=\"https:\/\/soundhealingcenter.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Art-Of-Producing-300-dpi-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"263\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; height: 285px;\">\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span class=\"style157\"><span class=\"style212\"><span class=\"style214\">Art of Producing Book<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span class=\"style157\"><span class=\"style212\"><span class=\"style214\"><span class=\"style231\">The top selling Producing book\r\nin the field of Audio\r\nfor the last 8 years <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span class=\"style157\"><span class=\"style212\"><span class=\"style214\"><span class=\"style231\">The only book that teaches a step-by-step process for Producing a band or group<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"style157\"><span class=\"style212\"><span class=\"style214\">\r\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"style157\"><span class=\"style212\">\r\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; height: 285px;\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 10px;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"style54\"><span class=\"style221\">\"David Gibson's Groundbreaking work is a real eye-opener for all of us, music professionals and casual listeners alike. He has single-handedly rethought the whole metaphor for the visual representation of recorded music and conjured up a brand new way to interact with it. It's high time we took a new look at the antique user interface employed by typical MIDI and sample editing tools - and this book and video series is a great place to start.\"\r\n- Thomas \"Dolby\" Roberson <\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 10px;\">\r\n<div align=\"left\">\r\n<p class=\"style108 style219\" align=\"center\"><strong><span class=\"style241\">Art of Producing\r\nBook<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"style108 style219\" align=\"center\"><strong>By David Gibson and Maestro Curtis<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"style100 style219\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-9053 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/soundhealingcenter.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Art-Of-Producing-300-dpi-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n\"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 &amp; 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 &amp; tips from a wealth of successful producers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"style100 style219\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">I believe \"The Art Of Producing\" very rapidly, will become the aspiring Producers reference Bible. It is the most thorough book I've seen that goes in depth to the whole producers process of production techniques from start to finish. (I wish It had been available to me when I was searching to find out exactly what a producer does).<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"style100 style219\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">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\".<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"style100 style219\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"style239\">-Hubert Eaves III<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr align=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"style100 style219\" align=\"center\"><\/div>\r\n<p class=\"style100 style219\" align=\"center\">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.<\/p>\r\nThis book explains:\r\n\u2022 What it takes to be a Producer.\r\n\u2022 How to become a Producer.\r\n\u2022 A simple step-by-step process for actually producing a band or group.\r\n\u2022 The high level values that major producers utilize in a production.\r\n\u2022 The variety of roles that a produce must take on.\r\n<p class=\"style100 style219\" align=\"center\"><b>Pre-Production\r\n<\/b>The book uses the 11 aspects of a recorded piece of music from The Art of Mixing,\r\nas a framework for analyzing a project in pre-production:\r\nConcept\r\nMelody\r\nRhythm\r\nHarmony\r\nLyrics\r\nSong Structure\r\nDensity of the Arrangement\r\nInstrumentation\r\nPerformance\r\nMix\r\nQuality of the Equipment<\/p>\r\n<b>Producing in the Studio\r\n<\/b>Then, the role of the producer in the recording studio is covered: To create an atmosphere of detailed concentration and focus.\r\nThis book is good for:\r\n\u2022 Anyone wanting to become a Producer.\r\n\u2022 Any Producer who wants to hone their skills.\r\n\u2022 Executive Producers or anyone who is funding a project. It gives the EP an overview of what it will take to do the project.\r\n\u2022 Anyone who is doing any type of recording, because when there is no producer, the band and the engineer become the producers!\r\n\u2022 Anyone who is shopping or considering hiring a producer in order to make the best choice and be able to work with them.\r\n<div class=\"style100\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"style238\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr align=\"center\" \/>\r\n<p class=\"style234\" align=\"center\"><b><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-13874\" src=\"https:\/\/soundhealingcenter.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/C-Rap-300x255.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"180\" \/><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"style234\" align=\"center\"><b>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/b><\/p>\r\nINTRODUCTION\r\n<strong>SECTION 1 - THE PRODUCER\u2019S JOB<\/strong>\r\nChapter 1\r\n\u2022 Types of Producers\r\n\u2022 What it Takes and How to Get the Job\r\n\u2022 Types of Projects\r\n\u2022 The Producing Process\r\n\r\n<b><\/b><b>SECTION 2 - THE BUSINESS SIDE OF PRODUCTION\r\n<\/b>Chapter 2 - Finances, Organization and Politics\r\n\u2022 Budgeting Scheduling and Organization\r\n\u2022 Obtaining Financial Backing\r\n\u2022 Dealing with Record Companies\r\n\u2022 Establishing a Network Base<b><\/b>\r\n\r\n<strong>SECTION 3 - THE VIRTUAL MIXER CONCEPT<\/strong>\r\nChapter 3 - Visual Representations of Imaging as a Tool for Production\r\n\u2022 Basics of Audio to Visual Mapping<b><\/b>\r\n\r\n<strong>SECTION 4 - MUSIC THEORY FOR RECORDING ENGINEERS AND PRODUCERS<\/strong>\r\nChapter 4 - Music Theory Primer\r\n\u2022 Time\r\n\u2022 Note Values\r\n\u2022 Time Signatures\r\n\u2022 Tempo\r\n\u2022 Rhythmical Structures\r\n\u2022 Pitch (Frequency)\r\n- Key Signatures\r\n- Intervals\r\n- Scales\r\n- Chords\r\n- Chord Voicing\r\n- Spreads\r\n- Circle of fifths\r\n\u2022 Volume\r\n- Musician Dynamics\r\n\u2022 Song Structures and Musical Charts\r\n- Phrases\r\n- Repeat Signs\r\n- Shorthand Chord Charts\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<strong>SECTION 5 - THE PRODUCTION PROCESS<\/strong>\r\nChapter 5 - The Pre-Production Process\r\n\u2022 Setting up the Meeting and Doing your Homework\r\n\u2022 People skills\r\n` - Deciding on Deciding\r\n` - Passion and Referees\r\n` - Producer Passion\r\n` - How Important is It?\r\n` - Consideration\r\n` - Time Constraints<b><\/b>\r\n\r\nChapter 6 - Structuring and Critiquing the 11 Aspects\r\n\u2022 Concept\r\n\u2022 Melody\r\n\u2022 Rhythm\r\n\u2022 Harmony\r\n\u2022 Lyrics\r\n\u2022 Density\r\n\u2022 Instrumentation\r\n\u2022 Song Structure\r\n\u2022 Performance\r\n\u2022 Mix\r\n\u2022 Quality of the Equipment<b><\/b>\r\n\r\nChapter 7 - Higher Level Concepts\r\n\u2022 Creating a Style of Music\r\n\u2022 Hooks\r\n\u2022 Order of the Songs\r\n\u2022 Concept Albums\r\n\r\nChapter 8 - Producing in the Studio\r\n\u2022 Critiquing a Performance\r\n- Critiquing the whole band at once\r\n- Critiquing Individual Performances\r\n\u2022 Focus and Concentration\r\n\r\nChapter 9 - Overall Production Goals\r\n\u2022 Combining the 11 Aspects to Create an Overall Monster Production\r\n\u2022 High Level Producer Values\r\n\u2022 Overproducing\r\nChapter 10 - Digital Audio Production\r\n\u2022 Analog Production and\/or Digital Audio Production\r\n\u2022 Arranging on the Computer\r\n\u2022 Beat Construction, Sampling and Looping<b><\/b>\r\n\r\n<strong>SECTION 6 - CREATIVITY<\/strong>\r\nChapter 11 - Tapping into the Source - Inspiring Creativity\r\nChapter 12 - Balancing Creativity and Mass Appeal (Industry Trends)\r\nChapter 13 - Moment-to-Moment Awareness\r\nChapter 14 - Songwriting\r\n\r\n<strong>SECTION 7 - SELECTING A PRODUCER \/ BECOMING A PRODUCER<\/strong>\r\nChapter 15 - Choosing a Producer\r\n\u2022 What to Look For in a Producer\r\n\u2022 Finding a Producer\r\n\u2022 How to Interview a Producer\r\n\u2022 How to Present Yourself to a Producer\r\n<b>\r\n<\/b>Chapter 16 - Selling Yourself as a Producer\r\n\u2022 Getting the Job - Finding Bands\r\n\u2022 Poop Sheets\r\n\u2022 Rate Sheets<b><\/b>\r\n\r\n<strong>SECTION 8 - PROTECTING YOUR MUSIC<\/strong>\r\nChapter 17 - Protection\r\n\u2022 Copyrights\r\n\u2022 Record Deal Points and Percentages\r\n\u2022 Negotiating Record Deals<b><\/b>\r\n\r\n<strong>ABOUT THE AUTHORS<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>APPENDICES<\/strong>\r\nA. Checklist of all homework to be done before the Pre-Production meeting\r\nB. Scatting Syllables\r\nC. Virtual Mixer Interface\r\nD. Forms\r\n\r\n<strong>GLOSSARY<\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"style234 style219\" align=\"center\"><i>103 Visuals.<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"style234 style219\" align=\"center\"><b>Published by Taylor and Francis $50<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","link":"https:\/\/soundhealingcenter.com\/store\/books\/aom\/art-of-producing-book\/","name":"ART OF PRODUCING BOOK","slug":"art-of-producing-book","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":76,"meta":[],"menu_order":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/soundhealingcenter.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/79","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/soundhealingcenter.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/soundhealingcenter.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/soundhealingcenter.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/76"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/soundhealingcenter.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=79"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}