musical instruments
The different musical instruments, their ranges, timbre, and possible combinations.
Music producers are responsible for acquiring music to be published. They listen to demos of songs and determine whether they are good enough to be published. Music producers oversee the production of records. They manage the technical aspects of recording and editing.
Competences and skills
37 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmusical theory
The body of interrelated concepts that constitutes the theoretical background of music.
Cross-sector
3 competencescopyright legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
financial jurisdiction
Financial rules and procedures applicable to a certain location, whose regulatory bodies decide on its jurisdiction
musical genres
Different musical styles and genres such as blues, jazz, reggae, rock, or indie.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencescoordinate music components of the work
Select sequences of a musical work, and put them into a structure. Create transitions and/or modulations. Assess the organisation of the sequences. Rearrange them according to strong points and adjust them according to the desired structure.
identify music with commercial potential
Identify if music has commercial potential or not by listening to demos. Make a decision based on your expertise and market trends.
Cross-sector
8 competencesassess financial viability
Revise and analyse financial information and requirements of projects such as their budget appraisal, expected turnover, and risk assessment for determining the benefits and costs of the project. Assess if the agreement or project will redeem its investment, and whether the potential profit is worth the financial risk.
develop professional network
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
- Scope note
- This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
implement strategic planning
Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.
liaise with financiers
Liaise with people willing to finance the project. Negotiate deals and contracts.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
negotiate with artists
Communicate and negotiate with artist and artist management about prices, terms and schedules.
perform market research
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
Optional knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesaudiovisual equipment
The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.
digital
audiovisual products
The different types of audiovisual products and their requirements, such as documentaries, low budget movies, television series, records, CDs, and others.
sales activities
The supply of goods, sale of goods and the related financial aspects. The supply of goods entails the selection of goods, import and transfer. The financial aspect includes the processing of purchasing and sales invoices, payments etc. The sale of goods implies the proper presentation and positioning of the goods in the shop in terms of acessibility, promotion, light exposure.
Cross-sector
5 competencesaccounting techniques
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
audio editing software
The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.
digital
marketing principles
The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.
musical notation
The systems used to visually represent music through the use of written symbols, including ancient or modern musical symbols.
types of audiovisual formats
Various audio and video formats, including digital.
digital
Optional skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesassess sound quality
Assess the recorded sound and music. Make sure it conforms to specifications.
edit recorded sound
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
digital
hire background musicians
Hire background vocalists and musicians to perform on the record.
operate an audio mixing console
Operate an audio mixing system during rehearsals or during live performances.
digital
promote music
Promote music; participate in media interviews and other promotional activities.
record multi-track sound
Recording and mixing audio signals from different sound sources on a multi-track recorder.
digital
supervise sales activities
Monitor and oversee the activities related to the ongoing sales in the shop to ensure that sales goals are met, assess areas for improvement, and identify or solve problems that customers could encounter.
use audio reproduction software
Operate software and equipment that transform and reproduce digital, analogue sounds and sound waves into the desired perceivable audio to be streamed.
digital
Cross-sector
6 competencesconvert different audiovisual formats
Use specialised software to convert data from one audio and/or video format to another.
digital
coordinate activities in audio recording studio
Monitor the daily operations in a audio recording studio. Make sure that persons involved in recording studio activities can produce the desired quality of sound according to customer specifications. Ensure the material is maintained and available.
implement marketing strategies
Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.
manage sound quality
Perform sound checks. Set up audio equipment for optimal sound output before as well as during performance. Regulate the volume during broadcasts by controlling the audio equipment
plan marketing strategy
Determine the objective of the marketing strategy whether it is for establishing image, implementing a pricing strategy, or raising awareness of the product. Establish approaches of marketing actions to ensure that goals are achieved efficiently and over a long term.
supervise sound production
Supervise the creation of sound and decide which music and sounds to use for the movie and theatre production.