MIXING + MASTERING
Prepare your music for release, Mixing and Mastering with Ableton Live.
Get the skills and knowledge you need to transform your rough mixes and demos into release-ready tracks.
You’ll be handed-down the secrets of the mixing process directly from a hand-picked selection of Australia’s top mix engineers and Ableton-certified trainers.
Every student leaves with a thorough grasp of the concepts behind creating professional mixes and commercial grade masters, as well as how to effectively apply EQ, compression, reverb, stereo image manipulation, saturation and more to make your music shine when mixing in Ableton Live.
Attendance options: in-studio or online.
The Mixing and Mastering module is also available in full-time format, same content but fast-tracking all the face-to-face learning in 1 week followed by remote mentoring.
Mixing and Mastering can be taken as a stand-alone module or as part of the full Produce Music course.
Course Pricing
$2,378 AUD
Instalment plans available from $518/month
Early enrolment required for some payment plans
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Features
Give your finished tracks that professional polish
It’s common to think a song needs more work, when all it needs is a good mix. Our course offers a personalised experience for each participant:
- Holistic Development: As you progress through the classes and one-on-one mentorship, you’ll not only achieve mastery over the mixing process, but also take your finished songs to a fully mixed and mastered state ready for release. Working through Ableton Live as your core platform, you’ll gradually expand to studio hardware, industry-standard plug-ins and real-world production workflows. This comprehensive approach ensures a well-rounded skill set to hone your unique sound, style and creative processes.
- Personal Mentorship: after the core skills are learned you switch from class-weeks to mentor-weeks where you receive 1-to-1 mentor guidance on your mixes.
- Grand Finale – Graduation Session: The course culminates in a graduation session, a celebratory showcase where each participant plays their final tracks. It’s not just a conclusion but a testament to your growth and creativity during the course.
Hear the Outcomes: Don’t just take our word for it. Listen to the incredible tracks released recently by our alumni and imagine what you could create: https://blog.liveschool.net/listen
Delivery
Optimised for maximum learning results, your training is a blend of the following formats:
- Class weeks: hands-on learning with expert producers in groups of 10 students.
- Mentorship weeks: 1-to-1 personal guidance when developing your music.
- Study sessions: at-home exercises and reference materials for self-paced exploration.
- Industry Masterclasses: guest producers, collaborations and networking sessions.
- Artist Support: our team is on-call full time for creative or technical assistance.
Location:
The course can be taken either in-person at our world-class studio facilities in Sydney, or in live online sessions from anywhere in the world. Students can switch between in-studio and online any time.
Course structure and duration:
- The course can be taken part time or full time
- For a detailed course syllabus and timetables visit the Mixing Module registrations page.
To enrol in Mixing and Mastering, you should meet one of the following criteria:
- Completion of the Foundations and Sound Design modules (which are all included in the Produce Music course).
- Equivalent skills in music production using Ableton Live, and advanced Sound Design. It is also essential you have at least two fully-written projects underway in Ableton Live and ready to mix to completion.
This course is suitable for those who are already finishing songs.
If you’re unsure about your readiness, please reach out to our team. We are more than willing to help assess your skills and guide you on the right path.
Just two things are required:
- A copy of Ableton Live Suite. If you’ve been sharing a license you can access a free 30-day license, to get started and when you’re ready to purchase, you’ll receive a 40% discount.
- A standard pair of wire-connected headphones (not Bluetooth-only).
A laptop is useful, but if you only have a desktop, we can provide a laptop on-site. While you’ll explore various equipment and plugins, you won’t need to purchase anything; you can create professional tracks with just Ableton Live and headphones.
We offer flexible options:
- Switch to an online session if you can’t attend in-person.
- Access detailed study resources at home if you miss a session. Discounted one-to-one sessions are available for in-person catch-ups.
- If you miss an entire module, join a waitlist to retake it at a later date.
Yes, we offer flexible instalment plans. Begin with a deposit and pay the rest in manageable monthly instalments. For more details, follow the timetable links above. Note: some payment plans require early enrolment.