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Recording Careers

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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Music Producer

Music Producer

 A Music Producer writes, arranges, produces and records songs for other artists or for their own projects. Learn More Avg. Salary: $82,554 Salary Range: $82K-$83K Alt Titles: Beat Maker, Producer
Assistant Engineer

Assistant Engineer

 Assists recording professionals in the studio by positioning microphones, prepping mixes, carrying amps, and more. Learn More Avg. Salary: $82,497 Salary Range: $59K - $125K Alt Titles: Recording Assistant, Mixing Assistant
Recording Engineer

Recording Engineer

 A Recording Engineer operates and sets up the recording equipment used to capture and shape the sound of an album. Learn More Avg. Salary: $41,129 Salary Range: $25K - $69K Alt Titles: Audio Engineer
Copyist

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
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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
Mastering Engineer

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: $167,195 Salary Range: $141K-$188K Alt Titles: Audio Mastering Engineer
recording studio manager

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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