Mixing and Completing Your Music Production

Carolyn Malachi guides learners through turning recorded material into a considered demo mix. The course begins with post-production planning and communication, then examines balance, equalization and evaluation. Later lessons address compression, file formats and metadata, connecting listening decisions with the practical work of preparing a production to share.

What you will learn

• Use references to evaluate a demo mix
• Examine balance, EQ and audio quality
• Prepare audio formats and metadata for delivery

Who this suits

The page lists Beginner, though having a demo or multitrack material and basic DAW familiarity will make the activities useful. Learners seeking advanced mastering engineering should compare the syllabus with that more specialized goal.

Before you enroll

The published workload is seven hours, with reading and activities beyond short videos. DAW software, monitoring equipment and any plugins are separate considerations. References should guide comparison rather than encourage copying another recording. The course certificate does not represent a GRAMMY nomination, award or professional accreditation. Export requirements vary by destination, so verify the current specification for the service or collaborator receiving your work.

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Put it into practice

Create two versions of a short mix with one controlled EQ or balance change. Compare them at a similar listening level, explain the tradeoff, and prepare a labeled export with accurate metadata.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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