Band
A musical group that plays and performs together
Explore → All roles
Roles
All roles
Already know what you are looking for? Go directly to the role.
Artists
4 roles
Production and audio
9 roles
Arranger
Helps decide "how a song sounds": instruments, structure, dynamics
Beatmaker
Creates musical bases (beats)
Mastering engineer
Takes care of the final sound of the track to make it sound good everywhere (headphones, radio, Spotify...)
Mix & Mastering
Balances the elements that make up a track to make it professional and ready for listening
Musician
Plays musical instruments (guitar, drums, keyboards...) to enrich a production
Producer
Helps transform an idea into a complete song, taking care of sound, arrangements, and recording
Songwriter
Writes lyrics and melodies for songs, even starting from ideas or emotions
Sound designer
Creates custom sounds (effects, atmospheres, intros), often used in electronic or experimental productions
Sound engineer
Handles the technical part of recording (microphones, volumes, clean sound)
Business and rights
7 roles
A&R
Discovers new talents for labels and helps them develop their sound
Artist manager
Helps the artist manage their career: strategies, opportunities, connections
Distributor
Helps publish your music on Spotify or similar and follows its distribution
Label
Coordinates label activities: releases, promotion, artist relations
Legal consultant
Helps you with contracts, copyright, and protecting your work
Publisher
A music publisher manages, protects, and promotes songs (works) from a copyright perspective
Royalty administrator
Monitors and manages payments from streams, radio, live performances
Promotion and branding
11 roles
Art director
Takes care of visual style: aesthetics, covers, and artist image
Brand strategist
Helps build a strong identity as an artist, making you recognizable
Graphic designer
Creates graphics for covers, social media, posters, or merchandising
Marketing manager
Creates strategies to make your music known and help you grow as an artist
Music influencer
Can help make your music known thanks to their visibility
Photographer
Takes professional photos, useful for promotion
Press office
A press office manages media relations and handles an artist's publications
Promoter
Promotes your events or music releases
Social media manager
Helps you manage your profiles and grow on social media strategically
Stylist
Takes care of your look and style
Videomaker
Records and edits music videos or content
Live and performance
7 roles
Backliner
Stage technician, manages instruments, cables, and equipment during live shows and rehearsals
Booking agent
Helps you find live dates and book concerts
DJ
Curates music selection for events, live shows, release parties, or clubs
Event manager
Takes care of logistics and the success of the event
Lighting technician
Designs and manages lighting for your concerts or music videos
Session musician
A session musician is a professional hired to perform instrumental or vocal parts, in studio or live, quickly adapting to the artist's style
Tour manager
Organizes and coordinates everything during a tour: travel, schedules, contacts
Development and coaching
9 roles
Career coach
Helps you define your artistic direction and next steps to take
Instrument teacher
Teaches you to play an instrument from scratch or improve your skills
Mental coach
Works on motivation, stress management, and self-confidence
Music coach
360° musical support, including artistic or creative preparation
Music Supervisor
Chooses music for films, series, commercials: can use your tracks!
Music therapist
Uses music as a tool for well-being, personal growth, and emotional support
Musicologist
Expert in music theory and analysis: useful for artistic insights
Playlist curator
Manages playlists on Spotify or similar. Can help you get into followed playlists
Vocal coach
Teaches you to use and improve your voice (intonation, power, technique)
Want to see all profiles?
Download the HAT Music app to access thousands of music professionals