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.
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).
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 PRODUCERS 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