The Studio Producer Playbook

The Studio Producer Playbook
Your all-in-one guide to becoming a professional, in-demand music producer.

Taught by Velvet Midnight Records, this course gives you the real-world skills every modern producer needs—no fluff, no guesswork, just everything that gets you hired and paid.

Inside the course, you’ll learn how to:

• Build and soundproof a home or project studio from the ground up

• Set up your room for pro-quality acoustics

• Choose the right gear for vocals, drums, and instruments (no wasted cash)

• Mic and record a full drum kit for studio clarity

• Capture acoustic instruments with warmth and definition

• Record vocals that cut through the mix

• Understand the difference between MIDI and live instrument tracking

• Avoid common beginner mistakes (like recording in a closet)

• Know your role: producer vs. engineer and why it matters

• Understand how music royalties work (mechanical, performance, sync, etc.)

• Protect your work with band contracts and agreements

• Release music properly—singles, EPs, albums, and timelines

• Sell your music through physical media like vinyl and cassette

• Use your studio to build a real business

• Leverage the Velvet Midnight Studio Network to get connected

…and much more.

Whether you're just starting out or trying to level up, this playbook will get your sound, setup, and strategy ready for the real world of music production.