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Intermediate Mixing Courses

Build on the basics with focused techniques and complete mixing workflows.

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Build on your mixing basics with Mixing Made Easy Vol. 2. Learn more advanced techniques using third-party plugins, with over six hours of training and audio files to practice alongside the lessons.

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Explore the Professional Mixing Playbook, digital edition

Mixing Playbook - Digital Edition

Keep a visual, step-by-step mixing reference beside your DAW. Follow a clear workflow from session preparation to final export and make more confident mixing decisions.

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Explore Mixing Made Easy Vol. 3: analog and plugin mixing compared

Mixing Made Easy Vol 3 

Compare two complete mixes of the same song: one using analog equipment and one using plugins. Hear the differences and follow David’s mixing decisions from start to finish.

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Explore Mixing Made Easy Vol. 4: stock and third-party plugins compared

Mixing Made Easy Vol 4 

Hear the same song mixed twice: first with stock plugins, then with third-party plugins. Compare the results and learn how mixing decisions shape the sound.

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Explore Mixing With Analog Style Plugins
Mixing w/Analog Plugins 

Bring an analog approach to mixing inside your DAW. Follow over six hours of training using analog-style plugins, with audio files included so you can mix along.

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Explore Parallel Compression: add punch and energy to your mixes

Parallel Compression

Learn to blend compressed and original signals for more punch and energy. Follow five video lessons with stock and third-party plugin examples in 1 hour and 15 minutes of training.

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Mixing Advanced 3-Pack

A bundle for going beyond the basics: Mixing Made Easy Vol. 2, Mixing With Analog-Style Plugins, and The Power of Parallel Compression.

All three for $197
Purchased separately: $291 — save $94.

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Advanced Mixing: Master Classes & Hybrid Series

Follow David through complete projects, hear the decisions behind each move, and develop a more advanced mixing workflow.

Premium training for mixers who are comfortable with the fundamentals and ready for deeper, project-based learning.

Explore Mixing Master Class Vol. 1: a complete plugin-based mix
Mixing Master Class Vol 1 

Follow a complete mix using only plugins and learn the reasoning behind each decision. Build a more detailed mixing workflow through 20 video sections and over nine hours of training.

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Explore Mixing Master Class Vol. 2: a complete plugin-based mix
Mixing Master Class Vol 2 

Develop your mixing workflow with a complete mix created entirely using plugins. Follow David’s decisions across 25 video sections and over eight hours of training.

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Explore Mixing Hybrid: Acoustic Rock

Mixing Hybrid - Acoustic Rock

Follow a real acoustic rock mix using an analog console, outboard gear, and plugins. Hear what David listens for and why he makes each decision, with audio files included.

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Explore Mixing Hybrid: Pop/Rock

Mixing Hybrid - Pop/Rock

Mix a pop/rock song from start to finish using an analog console, outboard gear, and plugins. Learn the reasoning behind David’s gear choices and mixing decisions, with audio files included.

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Explore Mixing Hybrid: Hard Rock

Mixing Hybrid - Hard Rock

Follow a complete hard rock mix using an analog console, outboard gear, and plugins. See how David approaches the song and explains each mixing decision, with audio files included.

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Explore Mixing Hybrid: Country

Mixing Hybrid - Country

Follow a real country mix from start to finish using an analog console, outboard gear, and plugins. Learn both the techniques and the reasons behind them, with audio files included.

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MIXING ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP

Want Ongoing Mixing Training?

Build on your course training with a new song to mix each month. Download the multitracks, practice in your own DAW, and learn from David’s mixing decisions.

Advanced & Pro plans: Follow full start-to-finish mixing videos.
Pro plan: Get personalized video mix feedback, live coaching calls, and a private member community.

Choose a recurring membership for continued practice, or a standalone course to focus on a specific skill.

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David Vignola with the Mixing Academy logo and a studio mixing console

Hear From Intermed/Advanced Students

“I've been able to mix and master well enough to gain entry into 1-on-1s with music supervisors.”

- Cody, HRME Student 

“I can now produce a reasonable recording of myself consisting mainly of vocals and acoustic guitar.”

- HRME Student 

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