Well, it's not terrible advice for beginner, in fact "Normalize" is one of the first step to learn how to master. It's a basic thing anyone can do easily to turn audio clip level louder without clipping. You don't need any other tool than one Cakewalk has provided by default...
The producer is the head of the team, which will ensure everyone fulfills their role in the production process. Depending on their experience and line of work, they can oversee and make tough decisions to meet deadlines, co-write the songs, and work together with the musicians to deliver th...