Find local musicians online and listen to their music. If you like the production quality and sound, reach out to the band and ask who they worked with to produce and record the track. Check out Facebook groups in your area (an amazing resource) and mention you're looking for a good local producer.Mar 4, 2016
How do I find an artist producer?
Browse different profiles and listen to lots of music to find someone with a sound you like, then message them and ask if they would be interested in working with you. You can also post in the SoundCloud forums that you are looking for a producer or look for threads posted by producers looking for artists to work with.
How much does it cost to hire a music producer?
The Short Answer: Between $50 and $20,000 per song. But higher price doesn't always mean higher quality. A higher price usually means the producer has worked with big acts.
How do you reach out to a producer?
- Do not assume you will get something for free.
- Have links to music that prove you have QUALITY.
- Stay professional.
- Do not expect instant replies.
- Do not spam.
- Do not ask me to abuse my connections.
How much should a music producer charge per hour?
The average that most producers charge is $40/hr and above. For some high end record studios they can even charge as high as $500 per session. Usually the amount a producer charges for studio time will be equal to how well built out a studio is.
How much does a music producer charge per song?
The producer's up-front fee will vary (usually from $250 to $10,000 per song), based on his or her experience and success, your artist's level of success, and the number of songs to be recorded. The fee also can be influenced by whether the label is a local, national independent, or major record company.
How much do producers usually charge?
The record royalty for a producer is usually between 3% to 4% of the record's sales price or 20% to 25% of the artist's royalties. On a CD that sells for $10.98, the producer's royalty would be about 33 cents for each copy sold and for a digital download of an album priced at $9.98 the producer receives 30 cents.
Hiring a producer can be one of the best investments you can make in the early part of your career. For the money you might spend on a great instrument or new stage equipment, you could hire the very person who makes the difference between your songs being GREAT versus being just also-rans.