MUSIC PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE
Thanks to our partnership with ELEVIN.org, our complete Music Production Certificate is now 100% free for everyone. Start Producing Today!
We created MIXXIN Academy to provide you with the knowledge behind the features, empowering you to use any plugin or production software out there because you understand its components and how they work together to create sound.
You will learn: Sound Design, Audio Processing, Composition & Sketching, Arrangement & Structure and Mixing & Mastering.
Our certificate program covers all of the fundamental knowledge needed to start your career in music production. Our courses are taught using Ableton Live with easy to understand examples and you are not expected to have any previous music or audio engineering experience to take them. Learn at your own pace with lifetime access to the courses and all future updates.
Our classes are taught by real producers, practical, to the point and full of valuable tips. Don't spend thousands of dollars. Get the best education for free!
Access to our 6 high quality courses
245+ hands-on high quality HD video lessons
Lifetime 24/7 access to the courses and all future updates
Music Production Certificate Diploma (upon completion of all 6 courses)
Go at your own pace
Easy to follow examples
No previous experience required
Subtitles in English and Spanish
Whether you want to produce electronic music or record live instruments, our one year certificate program covers all of the fundamental knowledge needed to start your career in music production.
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Immerse yourself in the art of transforming your wildest musical visions into reality through the magic of synthesis. Dive deep into the anatomy of modern-day synthesizers and samplers, unlocking the secrets to crafting your unique soundscapes.
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic realms of spectral, dynamic, and creative effects, and learn how to wield them masterfully in your music production journey.
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Learn the art of crafting musical sketches and unravel the mysteries of composition as you lay the foundation for extraordinary songs. From crafting your very first beat to shaping the core elements that will define your arrangement.
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Dive deep into the fundamentals of high-level song structures and master the art of organizing an improvised sketch into a fully-fledged musical masterpiece.
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This immersive experience takes you on a comprehensive journey through the art and science of proper mixing and mastering techniques. Acquire industry-standard skills essential for ensuring your original music exceeds the highest standards.
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The wealth of information presented in a very organized and easy to follow manner was more than I thought I was going to get. This course is amazing and I wo...
Read MoreThe wealth of information presented in a very organized and easy to follow manner was more than I thought I was going to get. This course is amazing and I would recommend taking it.
Read LessI plan on running through this course a couple more times. It has all the content you need to become a competent musician / mixing engineer. I would recommen...
Read MoreI plan on running through this course a couple more times. It has all the content you need to become a competent musician / mixing engineer. I would recommend this course to anyone due to the amount of content included. This course would benefit newcomers to music (10) out of (10) times... 100% guaranteed!
Read LessBeing a professional musician for 20+ years I thought I knew my way around Recording. I was wrong. This lesson plan has been one of the most valuable items i...
Read MoreBeing a professional musician for 20+ years I thought I knew my way around Recording. I was wrong. This lesson plan has been one of the most valuable items in my studio. You cannot have the nicest mics, pres, outboards,mixer, and DAW, but without this foundation, it's all just stuff. This WILL give you the knowledge to produce some amazing mixes and recordings! 5 stars JLH
Read LessThis is a full featured module based music production certificate. For the price, you definitely get your moneys worth even if you already have an understand...
Read MoreThis is a full featured module based music production certificate. For the price, you definitely get your moneys worth even if you already have an understanding of most of the principles. You are guaranteed to come away more knowledgeable.
Read LessI've been an amateur recording artist and producer for over a decade with no real formal teaching, and mainly by ear. This really shined a light on what I've...
Read MoreI've been an amateur recording artist and producer for over a decade with no real formal teaching, and mainly by ear. This really shined a light on what I've been trying to do and the science behind it. I have a better understanding of what I'm doing and how to work all the technology. From the terms used, to procedures and processes, to music production as a whole. Valuable knowledge all in one place, in a relative progression of application and at a affordable price!
Read LessAwesome for people that want to get into music production. Goes into great detail as well. You can take your time so you don't feel rushed. Golden rule of th...
Read MoreAwesome for people that want to get into music production. Goes into great detail as well. You can take your time so you don't feel rushed. Golden rule of this course: once you soak in the knowledge put it into practice and you will see results!!
Read LessLike many people I tried the shortcuts, and it showed in my music. I was searching for a good school, but most schools were around 15k. Very happy I found MI...
Read MoreLike many people I tried the shortcuts, and it showed in my music. I was searching for a good school, but most schools were around 15k. Very happy I found MIXXIN. I compared the curriculum against the overpriced schools and the MIXXIN content met or exceeded the others. The level of detail and quality of the courses is freaking awesome. Everything is making sense now. Wish I would have started with this!!!! Thanks guys!!!
Read LessI love that the course focuses on the logic behind the functionality. I have been producing as an amateur for over a decade and I learned by doing. I am real...
Read MoreI love that the course focuses on the logic behind the functionality. I have been producing as an amateur for over a decade and I learned by doing. I am really happy I took this course because it gave me all the core knowledge I need to be able to turn my ideas into reality in a much more efficient manner. I feel like I can use any Synth, Plugin or DAW in the market because I understand how their components work.
Read LessThis program was perfect for everything that I wanted to learn. From going over everything in detail, to showing good practical examples, and being able to d...
Read MoreThis program was perfect for everything that I wanted to learn. From going over everything in detail, to showing good practical examples, and being able to do school on my own time, was the perfect combination for me.
Read LessTons of information and tips that I'll be using to improve my productions. The course sparked ideas I had never even considered, Excellent!
Tons of information and tips that I'll be using to improve my productions. The course sparked ideas I had never even considered, Excellent!
Read LessReally great! I am an intermediate level producer and was looking for a school to help me fill in the gaps. I am so glad I found this! The information is eve...
Read MoreReally great! I am an intermediate level producer and was looking for a school to help me fill in the gaps. I am so glad I found this! The information is everything you need to make your music reach the next level especially if you are moving over from another DAW. I came over from FL Studio to Ableton so this has really helped me get a solid foundation on how to use Ableton.
Read LessThis course really goes in depth to understanding sound as a whole, understanding sound variation both sonically and visually. There is a lot of material cov...
Read MoreThis course really goes in depth to understanding sound as a whole, understanding sound variation both sonically and visually. There is a lot of material covered in this course and hopefully you'll get the same enjoyment I've had and usability in the real world.
Read LessNo need to spend thousands of dollars on equipment and software
A Mac or PC computer with a web browser and broadband Internet access
Any DAW like Ableton, Logic, Protools, SoundBridge, etc.
A MIDI controller keyboard and/or padboard (optional)
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Welcome to Music Production 101!
LEVEL 1 - AUDIO & ACOUSTICS
Analog & Digital Audio
Acoustics
LEVEL 2 - HARDWARE SETUP
Soundcards
Monitors & Headphones
MIDI Controllers
LEVEL 3 - SOFTWARE SETUP
PC Optimization
DAW Settings
Plugins
Libraries & Saving
LEVEL 4 - SEQUENCER
Transport Bar
Timeline
Tracks
Clips
Recording
Bouncing & Freezing
LEVEL 5 - MIXER
Tracks
I/O Routing
Gain
Panning
LEVEL 6 - MIDI INSTRUMENTS
MIDI
Samplers
Drum Machines
Synthesizers
LEVEL 7 - AUTOMATION
Drawing Automation
Recording Automation
Automating Parameters
LEVEL 8 - SAVING & EXPORTING
Saving Sessions
Saving Tracks, Racks & MIDI
Audio Exporting
LEVEL 1 - WAVEFORMS
Amplitude, Frequency and Phase
Wave Shapes
Complex Wave Shapes
Spectral Response
LEVEL 2 - SAMPLED INSTRUMENTS
Samplers
Using Sampled Instruments
Creating Sampled Instruments
Practical Example
LEVEL 3 - SYNTHESIZERS
Intro to Synthesizers
Oscillators
Types of Synthesis
Complex Synthesizers
Practical Example
LEVEL 4 - FILTERS
Filtering Sound
Routing
Practical Example
LEVEL 5 - MODULATION
Modulators
Envelopes
LFOs
What to modulate
Practical Example
LEVEL 6 - MIDI ARTICULATIONS
Velocity
Mod Wheel
Pitch Wheel
Practical Example
LEVEL 7 - INSERT FX
Basic FX
Signal Flow
FX for Synthesis
Practical Example
LEVEL 8 - AUTOMATION
MIDI Mapping
Automation Lanes
Recording Automation
Drawing Automation
Practical Example
LEVEL 1 - TYPES OF PROCESSING
Equalizers
Dynamic
Time Delay
Special
LEVEL 2 - EQ
Spectral Response
Filter Types
Filter Parameters
Practical Example
LEVEL 3 - DYNAMIC PROCESSING
Compressor
Limiter
Noise Gate
Practical Example
LEVEL 4 - REVERB
Reverberation
Types of Reverbs
Practical Example
LEVEL 5 - DELAY
Delay Basics
Delay Types
Chorus, Flanger & Phaser
Practical Example
LEVEL 6 - SPECIAL PROCESSING
Distortion
Vocoder
Auto-Tune
Analog Gear Emulators
Dynamic EQ
Multiband Dynamics
Practical Example
LEVEL 7 - STEREO FIELD
Stereo Principles & Metering
L/R Time & Pitch Offsets
Mid-Side Processing
Practical Example
LEVEL 8 - AUTOMATION & SIDECHAINING
Sidechaining
Automation
Practical Example
LEVEL 1 - MUSIC FOUNDATIONS
Pitch
Scale
Time
Harmony
LEVEL 2 - RHYTHM & BEATS
Time Structure
Samples & Synths
Drum Machines
Step Sequencers
Your First Beat
LEVEL 3 - BASS
Programming a Bassline
Bass Sound Selection
Kick & Bass
LEVEL 4 - HARMONY & MELODY
Harmony
Melody
LEVEL 5 - FIRST LOOP
Drums
Leads
Pads
Bass
Accents
LEVEL 6 - BUILDING UP
Melody Variations
Complementary Sounds
Sound Cohesion
Enriching Sound
LEVEL 7 - GAIN STRUCTURE
Headroom
Loudness
Leveling & Panning
LEVEL 8 - FX & PROCESSING
FX for Sound Design
Reductive EQ
Additive EQ
Saturation
Compression
Depth
Stereo Imaging
LEVEL 1 - SONG STRUCTURE
Intro
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Outro
LEVEL 2 - REFERENCE TRACKS
Reference Structure
Reference Sound
Reference Arrangement
LEVEL 3 - ARRANGEMENT ORGANIZATION
Naming, Color & Order
Grouping
Markers
Purpose Specific Structures
LEVEL 4 - FIRST DRAFT
Deconstructing a Sketch
Structure Skeleton
Tension Dynamics
Filling the Spectrum
Objective Musical Appreciation
LEVEL 5 - TRANSITIONS
Cohesive Progression
Energy Management
Transitional Accents
LEVEL 6 - GAIN STRUCTURE
Headroom
Loudness
Leveling & Panning
LEVEL 7 - FX & PROCESSING
Sound Design FX
Phase, Cancellation and Addition
Channel Processing
Bus Processing
LEVEL 8 - AUTOMATION
Synth Parameters
Levels
Filters
Panning
Progression & Transitions
LEVEL 1 - BASICS OF MIXING & MASTERING
Goals of Mixing
Why Mastering
Types of Mastering
LEVEL 2 - GAIN, SIGNAL CHAIN & REFERENCE MIXES
Reference Mixes
Analyzers
Gain Staging
Grouping Channels
Inserts & Returns
Level Balancing & Panning
Mastering Gain Structure
LEVEL 3 - FREQUENCY RANGE & EQ
Spectral Balance
Channel EQ
Bus EQ
Master Bus EQ
LEVEL 4 - DYNAMICS
Channel Dynamics
Bus Dynamics
Master Dynamics
LEVEL 5 - REVERB
Reverberation
Creating Space
Common Practices
LEVEL 6 - SPECIAL PROCESSING
Tape Machine Emulation
Tube Emulation
Harmonic Distortion
Multiband Dynamics
Clippers (Inflators & Maximizers)
Stereo Imaging
LEVEL 7 - MASTERING CHAINS
Reductive EQ
Spectral Balancing
De-esser
Multiband Dynamics
Compression
Limiting
LEVEL 8 - LOUDNESS
Metering
Peak vs RMS vs LUFS
Exporting