Erika Coggin: Songwriter + Producer

Often I am asked what my role is as a music producer in addition to my work as a songwriter.

Music production is the process by which music is created, captured, manipulated, and preserved so that it can be distributed and enjoyed. All of the recorded music that you know and love exists because it went through the production process, no matter how well-known or underground a recording may be, and no matter how minimalist or maximalist it sounds.

Professional music production is creative and technical. It requires well-developed listening skills, a good handle on recording technology, a deep musical knowledge, and effective project management and leadership skills by a music producer, also known as a record producer. If you’re thinking about getting into music production, here are some basics that you should know.

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