Music Producers

Students should obtain as much experience in the music industry as possible by participating in summer internships and part-time jobs.

Music producers must also have the instincts of artists to help artists record the best work they can. You should have a good ear for the music, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a great deal of insight into the history and current trends of the recording industry. It never hurts to obtain a little experience as a singer or musician to gain an understanding of what it's like to be on the other side of the microphone.