Job Responsibilities

Question 1

Responsibilities of a studio manager

Answer 1

• administrative control of the studios operation
• schedule times and liaise with clients
• in control of promotion and marketing of studio

Question 2

Responsibilities of venue manager

Answer 2

• check health and safety is up to date
• book artists
• assist with preparations of shows and supervise the whole process

Question 3

Responsibilities of an artist manager

Answer 3

• organise and confirm show dates and tours
• liaise with record companies
• assist with studio planning
• exlploit marketing opportunities
• book gigs/recording sessions

Question 4

Responsibilities of a roadie

Answer 4

• Carry equipment
• set up before an event
• look after the equipment
• pack away at the end of an event

Question 5

Responsibilities of a live sound technician

Answer 5

• position and rig up microphones
• do sound checks
• operate the sound desk during shows/recording sessions
• look after equipment

Question 6

Responsibilities of a producer

Answer 6

• manage the recording of an artist’s music
• hire session musicians for the project
• control recording session
• supervise the entire process through mixing to mastering

Question 7

Responsibilities of A&R

Answer 7

• scouting for new talent
• sign record labels
• manage recording process
• help find new songs appropriate for the artist
• oversee all the aspects of the process from delivery to finished recording

Question 8

Responsibilities of a Music journalist

Answer 8

• write reviews about an artist’s concert/album
• attend shows, concerts and events
• listen to CDs, online music and new talent

Question 9

Responsibilities of a mastering engineer

Answer 9

• complete the audio mastering process for an album
• prepare and transfer audio from one raw format to a desired master format
• refine the sound quality and make subtle nuances to create an appealing sound

Question 10

Responsibilities of a promoter

Answer 10

• marketing
• cover venue costs
• gain publicity for an event
• work with artists agents
• in charge of “putting on” the show

Question 11

Responsibilities of recording companies

Answer 11

• find new artists
• signs the new artists
• maintains contact with artist and manager
• sorts out copyright for recordings and videos
• helps get music known
• involved with publishing companies