You will also run into tons of conflicting advice. The downside ? This approach will certainly take a long time. With all the free content out there, you could theoretically learn how to make amazing sounding music without ever spending a dime on education. The more work you put in, the more you’ll get out. The upside ? You will be accountable for yourself. In fact, this is exactly how I got started. And I’ll be the first to say that there is nothing wrong with this approach. There are really only two approaches to creating great mixes and masters (without investing in education): Approach A: Teach yourself, watch hundreds of tutorials, collaborate, network, and do as much work as possible. Why is mixing electronic music so damn hard? Even better, why is mastering electronic music so damn hard?Īs someone who has spent over a decade honing and perfecting mixing electronic music, as well as mastering electronic music, I've come to a slightly radical conclusion.
