Description

Introduction to Audio Mixing is a Level 2–3 course designed for beginner and intermediate learners who want to build strong, practical skills in audio mixing. This 12-week, hands-on program guides students through real-world mixing scenarios using songs from local musicians, while developing a solid understanding of both technical and creative mixing techniques.

You’ll learn how to shape your sound using essential tools such as EQ, compression, reverb, delay, buses, automation, and more. Whether you're brand new to mixing or already familiar with the basics, this course will help you improve your critical listening, strengthen your workflow, and gain the confidence to create professional-sounding mixes.
This course is ideal for aspiring audio engineers, musicians, singer-songwriters, and content creators who want to bring clarity, depth, and polish to their recordings. No prerequisites are required. By the end of the course, beginners can expect to reach an intermediate level, while intermediate students should progress toward an advanced skill level.
Weekly Outline
• Week 1: Course introduction – Critical listening, listening environments, DAW overview, and audio in the digital domain• Week 2: Editing basics, playback loops, masking concepts• Week 3: Setting up and organizing a mix session• Week 4: Your first mix – Panning, volume, filters, and phase• Week 5: EQ – Mixing Artist 1• Week 6: Dynamics – Mixing Artist 1• Week 7: FX sends, buses, and automation• Week 8: Mixing Artist 2• Week 9: Mixing Artist 3 – Editing, take selection, and comping• Week 10: Mixing Artist 3 – Full mix• Week 11: Mixing and editing classical music• Week 12: Mastering and hardware processing

Activity Sub-Category

Music Tech & Creativity - Tech

Location

Music Tech Lab 319 at Downtown - Victoria Conservatory of Music

Instructor

Matheus Leite-Terra