Should I learn to mix my own music?

There is certainly nothing wrong with trying to mix your own music, if you don’t have high expectations for it, or can’t afford to hire a professional. Just don’t expect it to be something that you can learn to do well in a few days or weeks.

Is learning to mix music hard?

Mixing is one of the most difficult skills to master in music. A lucky few have natural abilities, but for most musicians mixing is complicated and frustrating with a steep learning curve. All that means that getting better at mixing music is top of mind for most aspiring producers.

How do I find a mentor for music production?

Make Connections. Find people online who are connected to the music industry and who can be reached through email. These people include label staff, record producers and artists. Let them know your business interest, and that you would like to meet with music industry people or be directed to mentors.

How long does it take to learn audio mixing?

On average, it takes 5 years to learn mixing and mastering to a highly proficient level. Basics can be learned in a few weeks, but more experience will be needed to produce satisfactory mixes. You can be producing respectable demos within 6 months, but these will not be of professional standard.

What do music mentors do?

A music mentor can look at your career goals, accomplishments, and failures objectively. Then they can show you that you’re on the right track, or redirect you so you are. And this gives you confidence as you move through your music career.

How do you get good at mixing music?

Top 10 Tips for Making a Good Mix

1. Keep it simple. When recording, don’t clutter – focus on the main ingredients (rhythm guitar, bass, percussion, etc.), adding additional instrumentation only as needed.
2. Keep it down.
3. Watch the gloss.
4. All together.
5. Give it a rest.
6. Listen from a distance.
7. Combine tracks.
8. Get the red out.

Is mixing music an art?

Simply put, mixing is the process of making a track sound good. Mixing typically takes place after the recording stage, though some prefer to mix while they record/write the music. Like any creative endeavor, it is an art form — every engineer will have their own battle-tested process.