# Home Recording Made Easy
> Home Recording Made Easy (HRME) teaches beginner-to-advanced home studio musicians how to record, mix, and master radio-ready music from home, taught by professional mixing engineer David Vignola (mixing professionally since the mid-1990s, teaching since 2014).

David Vignola is the sole instructor. Teaching emphasizes explaining *why* a mixing decision was made, not just what to click — distinguishing HRME from generic plugin-preset tutorials. Courses are organized by experience level (beginner, intermediate/advanced) plus a dedicated track for Fender Studio Pro users and a songwriting/production track. A free, start-to-finish mixing course using stock DAW plugins is the main lead magnet. Paid 1-on-1 coaching, custom mix packages, and mixing critiques are also available. For a client's own mixing/mastering service rates (as opposed to teaching), see Mixing Music Analog, a separate site also run by David Vignola.

## Free Resources
- [Free Mixing Course](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/free-mixing): Free course teaching how to mix a song start-to-finish using only stock DAW plugins — the primary opt-in for new students.
- [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/homerecordingmadeeasy): 1,500+ free tutorials, mixing breakdowns, gear reviews, and behind-the-scenes content.
- [Podcast](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/podcasts/home-recording-made-easy-podcast): Home Recording Made Easy Podcast.

## Courses
- [All Training Courses](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/all-training-courses): Full catalog, organized by skill level — beginner (0-2 years experience: recording, mixing, mastering fundamentals), intermediate/advanced (2+ years: next-level mixing skills), Fender Studio Pro-specific courses, and songwriting/production courses (idea to final mix).

## Coaching & Services
- [Coaching & Services](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/services): 1-on-1 private training ($97/hr), custom video mix + tutorial package ($497 for up to 32 tracks), custom mixing critiques ($97), on-site studio setup training, and business coaching for home-studio owners going pro.
- [Mixing Music Analog](https://mixingmusicanalog.com): David Vignola's separate mixing & mastering service rates (referenced from the Services page, not part of the HRME course catalog).

## Blog
- [Blog](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/blog): Gear reviews, plugin breakdowns, and real-session mixing walkthroughs, categorized under EQ, Gear/Plugins, Home Recording, In The Studio, Mixing, Recording, and Studio Business.
- [Best UAD Plugins For Mixing](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/blog/6): Top 5 Universal Audio plugins for mixing (MAAG EQ4, Sonnox Inflator, Ampex ATR-102, Sound City Studios, Stereo Ambient Recovery) — the site's highest-traffic organic page.
- [5 Real-Time Mix Decisions From a Live Session](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/blog/live_mixing_decisions): Tape saturation, EQ spacing, and a vocal reverb fix walked through from a real mix.
- [4 Real Mixing Decisions Behind a Professional-Sounding Mix](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/blog/professional-mixing-decisions)
- [Fender Studio Pro 8: How I Reamp Guitars for a Thicker Mix](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/blog/fender-studio-pro-8-reamp)
- [Mixing Drums with SSL Native Plugins: Step-by-Step Guide (Part 1)](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/blog/mixing-drums-with-ssl-native-plugins-step-by-step-guide-part-1): First of a multi-part SSL Native mixing series (drums, bass/guitars, vocals, reverb/delay).

## About
- [About / Contact](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/about-us): David Vignola's background and contact info.
- [FAQ](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/faq)

## Optional
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/homerecordingmadeeasy)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/homerecordingmadeeasy/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/homerecordingmadeeasy)
- [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/homerecordingma)
- [Log In](https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/login): Student portal for purchased courses.