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Music Producer
You listen closely, mix sounds together, and split beats to line them up. You learn how sound moves and use computer tools to build a track. Ears, maths, and tech all matter.
The 20 headline skills a music producer is built on. Tap a + node to open the 11 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Listening to MusicCareful listening is how a producer spots what a song needs.Arts & MusicMusic Through HistoryKnowing music from the past gives you ideas for new sounds.Arts & MusicWaves & Different MaterialsSound behaves differently in different rooms, which matters when you record.ScienceFraction NotationWriting beats as fractions helps you place notes exactly in a track.MathematicsCreating Digital ContentBuilding digital content is exactly what a producer does all day.Computing
The subjects behind it
MusicArts & Music
You need a strong feel for music to shape a great track.
Waves, Light & SoundScience
Knowing how sound travels helps you record and mix it well.
FractionsMathematics
Lining up beats means splitting time into equal parts.
Computing FundamentalsComputing
Most music today is produced using computer software.