Overview

Embark on a sonic journey in Finishing Touches, a meticulously crafted course designed for experienced producers eager to elevate their mixing and mastering skills.

Over the span of three months, students delve deep into the art and science of producing polished, release-ready tracks. From setting up your studio for optimal acoustics to the nuanced processes of EQ, compression, and beyond, this course offers comprehensive coverage of techniques used by industry professionals.

Course Outcomes

• Create Professional Mixes: Learn how to shape your sound using advanced mixing techniques.

• Understand EQ, Compression & Dynamics: Gain mastery over the tools that control the tonal balance and dynamics of your tracks.

• Prepare Tracks for Release: Learn the final steps of mixing and mastering to ensure your music is ready for streaming, radio, or live performance.

• Optimize Your Studio Setup: Learn about creative acoustic treatment, speaker placement, and signal flow.

• Mix Multi-Track Sessions: Learn how to create cohesive, balanced mixes from multiple stems.

Class Topics

Acoustics and Studio Setup: Learn how to optimize your studio environment for the best sound quality.

Referencing and Metering: Understand the importance of referencing tracks and using metering tools for balanced mixes.

Gain-Staging and Panning: Learn the fundamentals of gain-staging and panning to create depth and clarity in your mixes.

EQ and Compression: Dive deep into the essential tools for shaping your sound and controlling dynamics.

Saturation and Distortion: Explore how to add warmth and character to your tracks using saturation and distortion techniques.

Reverb and Delay: Learn how to use time-based effects to add space and dimension to your mixes.

Mixing Stems: Gain practical experience mixing multi-track sessions to achieve a cohesive final product.

Mastering: Discover the final steps to prepare your tracks for release, ensuring they sound their best across all playback systems.

Circle Community

As part of the IO Music Academy Circle, students gain exclusive access to an online hub where they can connect, collaborate, and receive feedback on their tracks. You'll get lifetime access to course materials such as class recordings, dynamic notes, and workshop videos.

Weekly workshops and collaboration opportunities with fellow students and alumni ensure that you stay engaged and continue to grow, even after completing the course.

Program Options

Finishing Touches is part of the following artist programs:

Total Producer Program (18-24 Months)

Custom Producer Program (6-12 Months)

By enrolling in one of our artist programs, you'll benefit from a comprehensive learning experience at a reduced per-course cost, perfect for those committed to becoming professional producers.