The Producer Difference
We find it is often beneficial to explain our record production process in full detail to new and upcoming artists. For those who are just starting out, or for those who wish to learn about our specific process, feel free to Click on the items listed below, as well as the tabs above, to learn more. While each individual project is unique, the outline below demonstrates the standard order of sessions in the making of a professional record, while the various tabs above provide details on what a record producer does/is, as well as the steps involved.
What is a record producer?
While the term “producer” can be a bit of a nebulous one, a record producer is someone who oversees every aspect of the entire music production process. In a lot of ways, you can relate a record producer to that of a movie producer. Both provide guidance and instruction on behalf of the project as a whole. Both maximize creativity and achieve the highest chance of success possible by pushing each artist to reach the highest level of expressive ability. And both of them dedicate years cultivating their process under the training and tutelage of the masters who came before them. The difference, however, is that while a movie producer is enacting solely upon his own vision, a record producer enacts upon the vision of his artists, thus becoming an intermediary /conduit between the intended audience and the identity of the artist. You can think of a record producer as a confidant; someone to bounce ideas off, someone you can trust, someone who always has your best interests at heart. All so that you can focus on what you do best!
The Record Producer
Why do I need a record producer?
With the advent of all kinds of studios available today, the need for a record producer is more vital than ever before. While there are no rules to art per se, there is a proper process and universally accepted guidelines that we record producers often refer to as “popular wisdom”. Without a record producer that knows these “guidelines”, knows the proper process, and has cultivated the critical listening skills, mindset, and objectivity needed to produce a successful record, the record producer responsibility would have to go to someone else. Sadly, in all but the most professional of studio situations, the “record producer hat” almost always falls haphazardly upon the head of an unsuspecting friend, family member, lead singer, songwriter, band member, assistant, or engineer who loosely defines themselves as a “producer”, and etcetera. Our mission is to help as many artists as possible find their success through a tried- and-true production process and help turn Salt Lake City, Utah into the next music capital like "Nashville", "NY", "California", etc.
The Producer Difference
Below is an outline of the producer's process laid out in steps. This process includes various sign-off milestones for the Project Manager/Lead Artist as well as numerous sessions per step that aren't shown in this outline. On average, one song takes about one full month to complete. The average project has the Project Manager/Lead Artist in the studio around 45 Hours per song for 3 times a week during pre-production and tracking, not including arranging, mixing, and mastering. It’s a vital part of the record production process that artists have more than enough time to record. Keep in mind that during various weeks some sessions will go 8-9 hours when feasible. We not only plan each project from beginning to end, but also work hard to ensure the production schedule and budget is properly met, allowing our artists to focus on what they do best: create powerfully innovative music as professionals that inspires and conveys unfettered, raw emotion!
Step 1: Preliminary Pre-Production, Artistic Vision, CRDs, Emotional Timelines, and Artistry Development
Step 2: B.R.S Arrangement and Compositional Oversight, Musical Blueprints, Charting + Markups
Step 3: B.R.S Tracking, Supervision, Aesthetics, LRA, Sonic Footprint/landscape
Step 4: Lead Vocals/Lead Instrument Pre-Production, Arc of the Song, Artistry Development
Step 5: Keeper Vocals/Lead Instrument Tracking, Artist management, BGVs/Overdubs Pre-Production
Step 6: BGV + Overdub Arranging, Blueprints, Emotional Timelines
Step 7: BGVs + Overdubs Tracking, Sonic Footprint/Landscape, Aesthetics
Step 8: Final Editing/Comping + Mix Sessions Forms/Pre-Mixing, Vocal Pre-Mixing
Step 9: Attended Mixing, Focal Point/Big Picture Analysis, Three Dimensionality, Revisions
Step 10: Pre-Mastering, Attended Mastering + Revisions Sessions, QC and The Finished Record, Artist Next Steps
If our production process interests you, feel free to send us your music and we will discuss each of the proprietary sessions that aren't covered in this outline in detail with you in a free consultation. Are you new to recording in a studio or need a proper refresher? Check out and download our article containing advice from the record producer for helping you get the most out of your studio sessions.