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The recording studio is your life and there's nowhere else you'd rather be. Learn how to launch your career in Recording with career advice ranging from entry-level to top-of-the-pops.
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Young female Audio Engineer with soundboard in recording studio

Audio Engineer

 Audio Engineers produce recordings and live performances. They select and set up gear to get the sound the musicians want. After recording, they mix the tracks down to a song you can listen to on the... Learn More Avg. Salary: $54,740 Salary Range: $24,930 to $86,890 Alt Titles: Sound Engineer, Recording Engineer
Young black male Music Producer in recording studio

Music Producer

 A Music Producer writes, arranges, produces and records songs for other artists or for their own projects. Learn More Avg. Salary: $55,908 Salary Range: $0 to $19,000,000+ Alt Titles: Beat Maker, Producer
Mastering engineer using mixing console in recording studio

Mastering Engineer

 Mastering Engineers ensure the sound quality of recorded music is consistent and well-mixed, creating the final, approved mix for albums before they’re sent out to be replicated and released to the... Learn More Avg. Salary: $72,487 Salary Range: $22K-$143K Alt Titles: Audio Mastering Engineer
Male and female Recording Engineers in studio

Recording Engineer

 A Recording Engineer operates and sets up the recording equipment used to capture and shape the sound of a song, album, or film score. Learn More Avg. Salary: $73,600 Salary Range: $46K - $84K Alt Titles: Audio Engineer
Mix engineer working at mixing desk in recording studio

Mix Engineer

 Mix Engineers mix the various sound elements of a track to balance the volume and improve audio quality. Learn More Avg. Salary: $84,124 Salary Range: $60K-$125K Alt Titles: Mixing Engineer, Music Mixer, Mixer
Copyist writing sheet music while leaning on piano

Copyist

 Transcribes musical parts from a score, either by hand or by using a computer program. Learn More Avg. Salary: $35,503 Salary Range: $20K-$56K Alt Titles: Music Copyist, Music Prep Person
Assistant Engineer using a sound mixing desk in a recording studio

Assistant Engineer

 Assists recording professionals in the studio by positioning microphones, prepping mixes, carrying amps, and more. Learn More Avg. Salary: $61,645 Salary Range: $46K - $90K Alt Titles: Recording Assistant, Mixing Assistant
Recording studio manager sitting behind mixing console in recording studio

Recording Studio Manager

 Recording Studio Managers ensure the studio runs efficiently by overseeing building maintenance and studio prep ahead of sessions. They also book studio time for artists. Learn More Avg. Salary: $47,351 Salary Range: $34K - $69K Alt Titles: General Manager, Studio Manager
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