Traditionally, an engineer is responsible for capturing sound - microphone choice, gear, etc. A producer can have a number of different responsibilities - anything from songwriting to judging performances - setting mood, and (perhaps most importantly) choosing which songs to work on!
Every artist is different - I work with a lot of artists from the ground up because it's really amazing to watch projects go from Minute 1.
I just try and get the best out of an artist - we all have a responsibility to fill the world with awesome songs!
I like to get a vibe first, then a melody and really beat up the melody for a while, then try and find a lyric that really suits him/her.
Every artist is different - the pop mentality is different than bands for me, because I'm playing a lot of the instruments.
I like working in all different mediums so I'm truly lucky to be able to flip back and forth.
Success is different for every artist - I get psyched when i help realise their vision etc.
I think it's always good for a band to try and grow.
Artists get to step outside their comfort zone a 'lil bit and we get some great songs!!
