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This course is designed to help producers take their tracks from “almost there” to fully finished. Focusing on the fundamentals of post-production, students will build a clear, practical methodology for shaping the details that make a mix truly shine.
We'll break down essential concepts like frequency masking, subtractive EQ, multiband and sidechain compression, stereo imaging, gain staging, parallel processing, saturation, limiting, always through the lens of how these tools apply specifically to finishing music for clubs, festivals, and real-world sound systems.
Through hands-on sessions, collaborative listening, project feedback, and in-depth analysis of real mixes, students will develop both their technical instincts and creative decision-making. The goal? To confidently finalize tracks that translate with power, clarity, and vibe—without sacrificing artistic intent just to be “technically right.”
Think of this course as a sonic workout. There’s no magic button, just consistent reps that sharpen your ear, expand your vocabulary, and train your instincts. These methods are here to help you develop both technically and creatively, giving you the tools to express your musical ideas with more impact and intention. As your understanding deepens, so will your ability to ask the right questions, find the right solutions, and make the right moves in your mix.
Dates and Times
Live sessions for this course will meet online via Zoom every Sunday 3:00PM to 4:30PM EST. Starting March 1st to April 5th, 2026.
Schedules are subject to change. Changes to the schedule will be communicated to students in a timely manner by the instructor or one of UMA’s team members.
On Demand
Registered students will have access to this course throughout its six-week duration and for an additional six weeks following completion.
Learning Outcomes
Creating Balance and Space
Creating Consistency
Creating Power and Feeling
Listening and Finalizing
Course Level
Intermediate / Professional
On Demand
Registered students will have access to this course throughout its six-week duration and for an additional six weeks following completion.
Software Requirements
Equipment: Computer, near field monitors & or Headphones.
Software/plugins needed:
DAW (i.e. Logic, Ableton etc.).
Multi-band EQ with Spectrum Analyzer (All modern DAWs come with this).
Multiband Compressor with sidechain capabilities (This one is free, not a compressor but dynamic EQ, and gives similar behaviors: https://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-nova/).
Glue Compressor (Wide-single band compressor; Most DAWs have this built in).
Saturator/Excitor (Most DAWs have them included).
Correlation Meter (Phase correlation; Most DAWs have one included. This one is free: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone-imager.html).
Image/Stereo Widener/Stereo Width Controller (Most DAWs have one of these included).
Utility tool with Mono/Stereo switch (Most DAWs have one included).
Stable internet connection for Zoom Sessions.
