In this program we will cover:

- Frequency overview & the Science of Sound
- Principles of psychoacoustics
- Bussing, send + returns and setting up a mix template
- Metering and commercial/broadcast audio normalization protocols
- Gain staging, leveling, and headroom
- Common mixing plugins overview
- Order of operations in audio effects processing
- EQ and filters
- Compression + limiting
- Reverb + delay
- Mixing vocals: pitch correction, de-essing, coloration
- Panning and stereo imaging
- Finishing touches and bouncing to stereo
- Basic mastering

Our curriculum is the result of our expert instructors collectively teaching thousands of students how to make music to their fullest potential. When designing the courses, it was our goal to provide a solid foundation to learn music production and performance in a structured way; however we also wanted to have the flexibility to adapt our curriculum according to each student’s specific needs, experience, and interests. Our classes sizes are kept small, to ensure an intimate learning environment, and to allow our instructors to focus on the individual needs of our students. 

Teaching our courses are some of New York’s most accomplished producers, artists, and educators. Click here to meet our team.

Level: Beginner to Intermediate 

“You can make a great track, but if the mix isn’t right, you won't get to your audience. It doesn't matter if you are playing at home or at Berghain". Legendary techno producer Abe Duque leads this 12 session course using his self-designed curriculum, which teaches his unique approach to mixing & mastering, with tips and tricks Abe has picked up over the decades of his career as a successful producer, performer, and mix engineer. This mixing course will teach you how to bring out the flavor in your productions, and to achieve a polished, professional mix right on your laptop, without the need for buying expensive studio gear.