MIXING AND MASTERING
COURSE
Elevate the level of your productions. Learn the key techniques to achieve defined, balanced mixes and a professional mastering.
10h
Duration
6
Thematic blocks
Intermediate · Advanced
Level
Online · In-person
Modalities
Make your music sound like the professionals
Mixing and mastering are the stages that make the difference between a demo and a professional release. In this course you will learn the techniques used by reference sound engineers, adapted to your workflow and your musical style.
We will work on your own projects, or we will provide a project for you to work on, applying everything from balance, dynamics, equalization, to the final stage of the master. The goal is that when you finish you have your own criteria and a solid and repeatable work process.
The DAW you use is not important, as the principles of mixing and mastering are the same for all.
Lessons are taught in English at our studio in Poblenou, Barcelona, by appointment and at times that suit you. If you don't live in Barcelona, you can also take the course online.
Duration
10h (sessions adapted to your availability during a maximum of 6 months)
Modality
Online or in-person at our studio in Poblenou (Barcelona)
Level
Requires prior knowledge of music production and familiarity with your DAW
Contact us to book a spot or for more information. Choose how you want to learn: you can take this course in individual format, or choose the Duo Format to learn with another person at a special price.
What will you learn?
Before starting, you need to understand sound. You will learn the concepts of sound physics, how our hearing works and how to treat frequencies. You will learn to prepare your project with a logical work method to achieve an optimal workflow.
Ensure each element has its space. Learn to clean frequencies, apply compression and add presence with saturation so your mix breathes.
Make your music sound wide. We will work on stereo imaging, Mid/Side, and you will learn how to make a track sound with depth.
We will work on sends, groups, buses, sidechain and parallel processing techniques to achieve a cleaner, more dynamic and ready to master.
The final step towards the industry sound. You will understand commercial standards (LUFS, dBFS) and we will work on the control phase and the color phase. You will learn to use linear equalization, limiting and harmonic saturation to maximize the volume of your tracks without losing dynamics.
You will learn how to correctly read visualizers and use reference tracks like a sound engineer. We will learn to analyze the whole so that your songs sound flawless on any speaker or in any club. You will learn the export formats for the different platforms.
Choose the best for you
Individual Course
350€
Mixing and Mastering from scratch. Sessions adapted to your pace, working on your own projects.
- Custom individual sessions
- Syllabus adapted to your DAW and style
- Shared folder with extra material
- Support throughout your training
- Online and/or in-person
Duo Format
240€ / person
Learn with a friend or partner. The best way to progress accompanied in a more affordable way.
- Sessions in groups of 2 people
- Special price per person
- Same quality and attention
- Ideal for projects together
Backline
Conversion & Monitoring
- Interface: RME Fireface UFX II
- Monitors: HEDD Type 07
- Headphones: Ollo Audio X1
- Analysis: RME DigiCheck, Voxengo SPAN, Youlean Loudness Meter
Digital Processing
- Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor
- Elysia Alpha Compressor V2
- SPL Iron · Bettermaker Mastering Compressor
- Fabfilter Pro MB · Fabfilter Pro Q4
- Maag EQ4 · SPL PQ · SSL 4000
- Focusrite SC · Black Box HG-2 · Vertigo VSM-3
- Dangerous BAX EQ · SIR Standard Clip
Instructor
Marc Moncasi Gaya
Audiovisual Systems Engineer
After 10 years working as an IT professional, I began my career as a DJ and Producer under the Marc Monka project. I studied electronic music production at the EUMES school (Girona) and since 2013 I have been developing my DJ and Music Production project in Barcelona.
Since 2019, I have been designing courses and teaching classes, both individually and to groups. My ambition for music, experience, and engineering background have enabled me to guide students of all ages as well as professionals with varying levels of knowledge and experience. Currently, I also teach DJing and Music Production classes and courses at the Escola de Música Municipal de Alcover and offer educational and recreational workshops on demand.
Want to improve something specific?
If you already master the basics and need to work on a specific point, the 1:1 Private Classes are made for you.
Before you start
No prior mixing or mastering experience is needed, but you do need prior knowledge of music production and familiarity with your DAW. The course starts from the fundamentals (gain staging, headroom) and adapts to your level.
Yes, the course adapts to your DAW: Ableton Live, Reaper, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, etc.
Yes, in-person at our studio in Poblenou (Barcelona) or online via video call.
No specific plugins required. We'll work with your DAW's built-in tools and, where relevant, industry-standard references like Fabfilter Pro-Q or Voxengo SPAN.
You'll have a solid, repeatable mixing and mastering process and the critical ear to make your tracks sound professional on any device or sound system.
Yes. The course is taught in English, both at our studio in Poblenou (Barcelona) and online. It's also available in Spanish and Catalan.
Start the course?
Tell us your goals and we will find the best day to start your training in Mixing and Mastering.
