If you have to ask, you need a Producer! smile

The Producer's primary job is to understand the vision that the Artist is going for, offer guidance to raise that vision to a higher level, and to know enough about ALL aspects of making a record to guide everyone through the process. While most artists have an idea what they are striving for, many don't understand what it takes to get there in the studio, and how much they depend on others to realize their vision.

This means that a GOOD Producer, while not necessarily a master of all, needs to know A LOT about songwriting, arranging, performance, recording, mixing, mastering, as well as organizing, scheduling, and paying the bills.

Not to mention ego management.....

Jes' my 2 cents...

Tom

Note - Many variables, but December's producer was probably not a good fit.

Tom McCauley - Mixer.Engineer.Musician