MIXING THE BAND™ AUDIO TRAINING COURSES

Mixing The Band™ is a series of instructional tools designed to help you become a better audio engineer. It is a self-study program that you can work at your own pace in your own space.

With Mixing The Band™, you will be mixing.

After years of making records and teaching mixing, Sean has determined that there are 3 areas of study will make all the difference in the quality of your work. First, you must LEARN HOW to mix through hands-on tutorials and application of techniques. Second, you must PRACTICE mixing and have your mixes critiqued, and third, you must TRAIN YOUR EARS to hear and identify audio characteristics.

Therefore, the 3 main tools available to you at Mixing The Band™ include:

1. Instructional materials and tutorials
2. Practice materials and mix critiques
3. Ear training

Learn to mix in your place at your pace

Learn how to make better mixes in the comfort of your own studio with Mixing The Band™, a comprehensive and interactive audio ear training and mixing training course.

Sean Shannon has combined his experience making records and teaching mixing with the support of some of the best audio software companies and bands to bring you these study-at-home courses.

These lessons cover critical listening and the mixing process from beginning to end, from the basics of sound and system setup through advanced production techniques and mastering. They are designed to be used as standalone, study-at-home, interactive, vocational-type audio training lessons, or as an addition to a college-level recording course.

You may also qualify for student pricing on select software from our sponsors.

Lessons

For convenience, Mixing The Band™ is split into lessons covering audio and mixing from beginning to end.  New lessons will be added as they become available. Each lesson includes the textbook for the lesson, the video tutorials, and a practice multi-track session. The lessons are to be used concurrently with the Ear Training Kit™ and Mix Critiques for best results.

Select the Lesson you would like to take from the pull-down menu, and add it to your cart. Once purchased, you will receive a download link.

NOTE: Lessons are still being added to this course.

Training Tools from Mixing The Band™:

Lesson 1 – Fundamentals of Sound, Signal Flow, and Setup

Lesson 1 is the first course available by Mixing The Band™.  In Lesson 1, we set up the foundation for the rest of the lessons. You learn the fundamentals of sound, acoustics, signal flow, and setting up your room, equipment, and mixing strategies for competent mixing. You learn how to position yourself to get a great mix every time through preparation and understanding. Learn the fundamentals so you can learn to get great mixes in any room on any equipment.

Lesson 1 covers:

1. Fundamentals of Sound and Digital Audio
2. Signal Flow and Routing Strategies
3. Winning the Room Battle
4. Setting Up Your 3 Mix Systems
5. Understanding Analog vs. Digital
6. Monitoring Strategies for the Winning Mix
7. Session Setup

Lesson 1 download includes:

1. Lesson Textbook with quiz
2. Lecture and tutorials on video
3. Multitrack Practice Session (From Pat Travers’ ‘Fidelis’ CD)

Remember to add the Ear Training Kit™ and Mix Critiques with each lesson for maximum effect.

Lesson 2 – (Coming Soon)

Sponsored by Waves, Izotope, Slate, Presonus Studio One, Drumagog, Blue Cat Audio, Harrison MixBus, SoundToys, MagicAB, and Har-Bal.  Music by Black Canvas, The Jam Campaign, Outbound Road, Pat Travers, Barry Myers, Rocket 88, and other great artists.