


Mastering Engineer - the person who adds the final 5% of song perfection Mixing Engineer - the person who makes the song sound the best that it can Producer - the person who makes sure the song gets done, and done well Music Writer / Arranger - the person who writes the chords and instrumentation Topline Writer - the person who writes the lyrics (usually) and melody Sometimes one person takes on these roles. The Roles of Productionīefore we dive in, let’s clear up the different roles in music production. A higher price usually means the producer has worked with big acts. But higher price doesn’t always mean higher quality. The Short Answer: Between $50 and $20,000 per song.
