A producer is someone who handles the production of a record. They have a very broad role in managing the recording of a song. They are responsible for gathering ideas, coming up with changes to a song, coaching the artist, selecting songs, and mixing audio. Today, there are two types of producers: executive producer and music producer. The former handles the finances, while the latter oversees the creation of music. Their responsibility can include as little as one song, or an entire album. No matter how many songs they are involved with, they must stick to the overall vision of the album.