Module #1 Introduction to Mixing and Mastering Overview of the mixing and mastering process, importance of each stage, and setting up a mixing environment
Module #2 Understanding Acoustics and Psychoacoustics Principles of sound and human hearing, how it affects mixing decisions
Module #3 Preparing Your Mix for Mixing Organizing tracks, setting up a template, and essential editing tasks
Module #4 Balancing Levels and Panning Setting initial levels, panning, and creating a balanced mix
Module #5 EQ Fundamentals Understanding frequency ranges, types of EQ, and common EQ techniques
Module #6 EQing Instruments and Vocals Applying EQ to specific instruments and vocals, tone shaping, and correction
Module #7 Compression Essentials Understanding compression, types of compressors, and common compression techniques
Module #8 Compression in Practice Applying compression to instruments, vocals, and the mix bus
Module #9 Reverb and Spatial Effects Understanding reverb, delay, and spatial effects, and how to use them effectively
Module #10 Using Reverb and Spatial Effects in a Mix Applying reverb and spatial effects to create depth and width in a mix
Module #11 Introduction to Mixing Busses Understanding the benefits of mixing busses, and how to set them up
Module #12 Mixing Drums Specific techniques for mixing drums, including parallel compression and tone shaping
Module #13 Mixing Bass Techniques for mixing bass, including tone shaping and level management
Module #14 Mixing Guitars and Keyboards Techniques for mixing guitars and keyboards, including tone shaping and layering
Module #15 Mixing Vocals Techniques for mixing vocals, including tone shaping, compression, and effects
Module #16 Creating a Balanced Mix Balancing levels, frequencies, and energy across the mix
Module #17 Mixing for Genre Specific mixing techniques and considerations for different genres
Module #18 Mastering Fundamentals Understanding the mastering process, loudness normalization, and dynamic range
Module #19 Mastering EQ and Compression Applying EQ and compression during the mastering stage
Module #20 Mastering Limiting and Stereo Imaging Applying limiting and stereo imaging techniques during the mastering stage
Module #21 Preparing Your Mix for Mastering Formatting your mix for mastering, and what to expect from a mastering engineer
Module #22 Mastering for Distribution Preparing your mastered tracks for distribution, including loudness normalization and formatting
Module #23 Troubleshooting Common Mixing Issues Identifying and fixing common mixing issues, such as mud, harshness, and lack of depth
Module #24 Advanced Mixing and Mastering Techniques Exploring advanced techniques, including multiband compression and parallel processing
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Mixing and Mastering Music career
