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Learning how to make money as a music producer is difficult at first, it is possible though. Producers can typically start off recording artists for free, and working with different bands and artists.When you get really good at your craft, people, artists, and businesses will hire you to producer their albums. On the low side a working producer can make around $15 grand a year, for the top music producers they can make upwards of $10,000,000.00 a year.

Two main variable determine your salary, your location and your quality of work.Nashville, Los Angeles and New York offer the most work, money, and available work to music producers than any other city. This is because the music businesses that will hire you are located in these cities. These cities are known cities that high end music producers work in or live in, music producers make more money in these cities.

Here are what some of the top producers make a year:

– P. Diddy over $27 million
– Timbaland rakes in a healthy $21 million each year
– Dr. Dre approximately $20 million
– Pharrell Williams of (N.E.R.D) rakes in 17 million

Experience and quality of work matters! The better service you can offer, the more artists and labels will want you working on those albums. Word of mouth is the name of the game in being a successful music producer.As your skills develop, you will get more work and make a name for yourself. At some point you will begin to start working on major albums.

One benefit of being a music producer is that you get to make your own schedule. Producers are typically paid on a project by project basis.They are typically hired by a record label to aide an artist in producing a album that will produc high sales. The album is the component that the music producer typically works on and focuses on the arrangement, sound, recording, and album quality.

With a little time, hard work, networking, and patience you can become a successful music producer yourself. You have to pay your dues as a music producer, all millionaires in any field have to start somewhere.

My son has a good ear for music and understands the intricacies of music production. He most likely will never win American Idol, but he does wish to pursue a career in music. Attendance at a good music production college can provide the direction needed to understand the types of jobs available in the music field. He can also hone his creative skills.

You no longer have to head off to New York or Los Angeles to pursue an education in the arts. Where local colleges used to offer limited to course opportunities in music production, more and more are jumping on the music production bandwagon. With a society highly steeped in technology, music production is involved in more areas than you would suspect.

With the proper education, my son can gain the skills needed to get a day-time job that will supply his grocery needs, while also utilizing them for his creative efforts. He presently produces beats for musicians using home-based technology. His creative efforts provide satisfaction but they don’t secure the roof over his head.

You might wonder if it is absolutely required to obtain a degree if you desire to work in the music field. It isn’t as simple as you might think to answer that question. In any artistic field, talent is obviously a consideration. There have been numerous writers that have succeeded with pursuing a Creative Writing degree. But with that said, the chances of securing a job in the music field can improve with education.

What will you receive by attending a music production school? You should receive knowledge of the latest technologies used in the field. You should also receive hands on training with the equipment. You may also receive internship opportunities with some programs. These opportunities obviously increase the chance of securing a job once your education is completed.

As with any college, the costs associated with this degree will vary. If you attend an accredited school, you should be eligible for the same financial aid opportunities afforded those students pursuing more traditional educational paths. Scholarships are also available in this field as well.

I currently have my son investigating the various opportunities available in our area. We have discovered that he can take introductory courses at our local community college. With considerably lower tuition rates, this is a good start for anyone wishing to pursue this field. You will, however, want to ensure that these courses will transfer to any other college or university that you plan to later transfer.

I don’t plan to squash the artistic efforts of my children, but it is necessary to have a frank discussion about plans to make a living with their talents and passions. To obtain the skills needed to draw upon creativity, a music production college is one option. The practical skills and knowledge can then be translated to the job market.