The Art of Producing

The Art of Producing is the first book to standardize a specific production process for creating a successful music project from start to finish. Learn how to develop a step-by-step process for critiquing all of the musical components that go into creating a highly refined production that works for all styles of music. The book provides a well-rounded perspective on everything that goes into producing, including vital information on how to creatively work with bands, groups and record companies, and offers insight into high level values and secrets that famous producers have developed through years of trial and error. The book covers detailed production techniques for working with today's latest digital technologies including virtual recording, virtual instruments, and MIDI tracking. Take these concepts, adapt them to your own personal style and you will end up with a successful project of the highest attainable quality with the most potential to be become a hit - or just affect people really deeply.

David Gibson has been teaching, engineering and producing groups in major 24 track studios since 1982 and is the founder of Globe Institute of Recording and Production. He has done recording for James Brown's band, Bobby Whitlock (Derek and the Dominoes), The Atlanta Rhythm Sections, Hank Williams Jr.'s band, members of the Doobie Brothers, Lacy J. Dalton, and Herbie Hancock. Gibson is currently the #1 seller of Sound Healing music, also used in hospitals across the U.S, and he is the author of the best selling book, The Art of Mixing. Maestro Curtis, MALS has produced countless artists, such as Hubert Eaves III (D-Train). He has also produced his own band, Xpression, on the Kalimba Records label with executive producer Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire. Curtis has performed with such artists as Peabo Bryson, The O'Jays, George Benson, Phyllis Hyman, and Lenny Williams. He has also played with the Count Basie Orchestra.

Section 1: The Producer's Job Introduction Section 2: The Business Side of Production Finances, Organization, and Politics Section 3: The Virtual Mixer Concept Visual Representations of Imaging as a Tool for Production Section 4: Music Theory for Recording Engineers and Producers Music Theory Primer Section 5. The Production Process The Pre-Production Process Structuring and Critiquing the 11 Aspects Higher Level Concepts Producing in the Studio Overall Production Goals Digital Audio Production Section 6. Creativity Tapping into the Source - Inspiring Creativity Balancing Creativity and Mass Appeal (Industry Trends) Moment-to-Moment Awareness Songwriting Section 7. Selecting A Producer / Becoming a Producer Choosing a Producer Selling Yourself as a Producer Section 8. Protecting Your Music Protection Appendix A. Pre-production checklist Appendix B. Scatting Syllables Appendix C. Virtual Mixer Interface Appendix D. Forms