A music producer is as close as one could get to fulfilling the role of the musician without actually being the musician. Producers help musicians nail down a cohesive vision for an album and for each individual song. Producers can do a wide variety of jobs, including the following:
- Co-writing songs
- Making changes to song arrangements
- Ensuring the completion of the project on time and within budget
- Managing the recording sessions
- Supervising the mixing engineer
- Supervising the recording engineer
As some of the busiest and most versatile professionals in the industry, a career as a music producer is best suited for multitasking individuals who are capable of paying as much attention to the little details as to the big picture. A bachelor of science is required for a job in this area, but the specialization has more flexibility as long as candidates have experience in the necessary skillsets, so those with a degree in electrical engineering may be able to apply their experience with electronic equipment and developed problem-solving skills to a position in this area.