Mixing And | Mastering Course

If you are looking for a specific recommendation, look for courses that offer "stems" (the raw, unmixed audio files of real songs). Practicing on your own music is hard because you are emotionally attached. Practicing on a stranger’s recording (often from a known artist for educational purposes) forces you to be objective.

A great curriculum flow looks like this: mixing and mastering course

Note: Prices and availability subject to change. If you are looking for a specific recommendation,

| Course | Provider | Format | Focus | Approx. Cost | |--------|----------|--------|-------|--------------| | Mixing & Mastering | Udemy (Tomas George) | Self-paced | Beginner to intermediate | $100–$200 | | Audio Mixing Masterclass | Skillshare (Various) | Self-paced | Project-based | Subscription | | Mixing & Mastering for Producers | Berklee Online (Coursera) | Live cohort | Comprehensive | $1,500+ | | The Art of Mixing (book + video) | Mixing With Your Mind | Self-paced | Conceptual | $300 | | Mastering Audio (Bobby Owsinski) | LinkedIn Learning | Self-paced | Mastering-only | Subscription | A great curriculum flow looks like this: Note:

Anyone can crank a compressor until it pumps. A good course teaches you the why behind ratio, attack, and release. You will learn the difference between an 1176 (fast, aggressive) and an LA-2A (smooth, optical). You will learn parallel compression for drums and serial compression for vocals.