A songwriter is a professional musician who specializes in the conceptualization, creation, writing and recording of songs—typically songs with lyrical content. Songwriters are able to write parts, lyrics, and record them based on a brief or concept.

A composer is a professional musician who specializes in writing and arranging musical scores for various ensembles. Composers work in a variety of ways and are usually tasked with writing the scores for film and television, or they’ll write commissioned pieces.

The time it takes to start and complete a job will vary depending on the kind of services you need and the agreed-upon timeline when hiring a pro. If you’re interested in hiring a pro, take a look at their profile and communicate with them about timelines—jobs that can be done in one session remotely, such as a one-time recorded performance won’t take as long as more ambitious projects like producing an entire album, for example. Remember, payments are held in escrow, so you won’t pay for a service if it isn’t rendered fully.

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Communication is key when working with anyone you want to hire on LANDR Network. Be sure to explain your project, goals, needs and desired direction to any professional you approach. Once your pro is clear on your project’s brief and believes themself to be a good fit, keep in touch and be sure to set clear expectations and timelines. In terms of files, you’ll likely need to share stems and recordings of your work and potentially your entire DAW project.