AUBREY WHITFIELD
Music Producer / Songwriter / Mix Engineer
6 in-depth modules on modern mastering
Each module will teach you the core concepts and advanced capabilities of a range of modern mastering techniques used by top level music mastering engineers and producers.
12 WEEKS OF IN-DEPTH LEARNING
The Diploma takes place over 12 weeks
12 WEEK MODULE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
A fully comprehensive programme of study over 12 modules. Learn at your own pace.
45+
PRE-RECORDED LESSONS
Each module comes with up to 5 pre-recorded lessons that delve into detail on each mixing technique
LIVE MIX SESSIONS EVERY SUNDAY WITH AUBREY
Join a live class with Aubrey every Sunday for live mixing sessions across a range of genres
MIX ASSESSMENTS & FEEDBACK
Submit 2 mixes & 1 Master for feedback & grading, and take an online assessment to receive your Grading & Certificate
THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
The lessons for the first 12 module lessons will be become available to all students on Saturday 25 October to watch at their own pace
The live weekly mix classes with Aubrey begin on Sunday 2 November and will take place every Sunday for 12 weeks.
Module 1: The Foundations of Modern Mixing
Lesson 1: Mix Prep & Workflow Optimisation
Lesson 2: Gain Staging & Levels
Lesson 3: Room Treatment, Speaker Placement, & Translation to Different Playback Systems
Lesson 4: Auditory Habituation & Top Down Mixing
Module 2: Equalisation & Tonal Balance
Lesson 1: Understanding The Frequency Spectrum
Lesson 2: Types of EQ & Their Uses (parametric vs tonal)
Lesson 3: EQ In Use: Filters & Controls
Lesson 4: Fundamental Frequencies & Masking
Lesson 5: Advanced EQ Techniques: Dynamic EQ, Mid/Side
Module 3: Compression & Dynamic Control
Lesson 1: Using Compression For Smoother Mixes
Lesson 2: Compressor types and their uses (VCA, FET, Optical, etc.)
Lesson 3: Advanced Compression: Multiband, Parallel, Mid/side
Lesson 4: Using Sidechain to Compression Clean up your mix
Module 4: Automation & Dynamic Movement
Lesson 1: DAW Automation: The Basics
Lesson 2: Automation Modes & their uses
Lesson 3: Using Automation for transitions & Energy
Module 5: Creative Mixing & Effects - Part 1
Lesson 1: Types of Reverb and its Application
Lesson 2: Types of Delay and its Application
Lesson 3: Modulation Effects
Lesson 4: Advanced use of Saturation
Module 6: Creative Mixing & Effects - Part 2
Lesson 1: Resampling, Glitching, and Reverse FX
Lesson 2: Advanced AutoTune & its Application
Lesson 3: Sound Design in Mixing
Lesson 4: Innovative tools (Granular effects, Transient Shapers, Vocoders, Spectral Processing)
Module 7: Stereo Imaging, Depth & Width
Lesson 1: Correct Use of Panning for a 360 degree Sounding Mix
Lesson 2: Mid/Side Processing for Width & Depth
Lesson 3: Multiband Stereo Imaging
Module 8: Advanced Vocal Mixing
Lesson 1: Developing a Modern Vocal Chain
Lesson 2: Mixing Vocal Stacks (backing vocals, harmonies)
Lesson 3: How to use a DeEsser to control Sibilance
Lesson 4: How to tune vocals in Celemony's Melodyne
Lesson 5: Alignment & Syncing of Multiple Vocals
Module 9: Audio Mastering
Lesson 1: Developing a Mastering Chain
Lesson 2: Use of EQ in Mastering
Lesson 3: Use of Compression In Mastering
Lesson 4: Using a Limiter in Mastering
Module 10: Metering & Loudness
Lesson 1: Preparing for Streaming & Loudness Targets (LUFS, True Peak etc)
Lesson 2: Phasing, Phase Cancellation, Polarity & Comb Filtering
Lesson 3: Referencing Your Mixes
Module 11: Final Mix Checks
Lesson 1: Best Practices: Naming, exporting & archiving projects
Lesson 2: Stem Mastering
Lesson 3: Mastering for Vinyl
Lesson 4: DDP Files for CD and Vinyl Pressing Plants
Module 12: Career Development
Lesson 1: Rates, Copyright & Music Contracts
Lesson 2: Developing Income Streams
Lesson 3: Understanding Royalties
Lesson 4: How to work with major label artists
LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
With Aubrey
All live classes will be recorded and available to stream for all students. Each live Class will take place every Sunday from 2 November - 25 January at
15:00 GMT // 10:00 EST // 07:00 PDT // 08.00 MDT
LIVE CLASS 1: Sunday 2 November: Mixing Session Live: EDM
LIVE CLASS 2: Sunday 9 November: EQ in Mixing
LIVE CLASS 3: Sunday 16 November: Compression in Mixing
LIVE CLASS 4: Sunday 23 November: Mixing Session Live: Indie Rock
LIVE CLASS 5: Sunday 30 November: Mixing Session Live: Chart Pop
LIVE CLASS 6: Sunday 7 December: Mixing Session Live: Trap
LIVE CLASS 7: Sunday 14 December: Mixing Session Live: Hip-Hop
LIVE CLASS 8: Sunday 21 December: Mixing Session Live: Vocals
LIVE CLASS 9: Sunday 4 January: Mastering x3 Tracks Live
LIVE CLASS 10: Sunday 11 January: Mixing Session Live: Acoustic Music
LIVE CLASS 11: Sunday 18 January: Mastering for Vinyl: Live Session
LIVE CLASS 12: Sunday 25 January: Demo Feedback & Ask Me Anything
Christmas Break
Mixing Assignments
Submit 2 Mixes for Assessment, Grading & Feedback
At various points throughout the course you will be given a technical task to complete. One task involves mixing from stems provided to you, and one task involves submitting a mix of your own. You will also be asked to master a track for assessment. This accounts for 70% of your Diploma Grading.
The remaining 30% grade comes from a multiple choice, timed, online assessment which covers key concepts taught throughout the course.
An Accredited Diploma Certificate by Myto Music Academy
Get awarded a Pass, Merit or Distinction Diploma in Advanced Audio mixing
The scores from your mix and master submissions & online assessment will then be combined to give you a Pass, Merit, or Distinction Award, which will be featured on your Diploma Certificate. Your certificate will be digital and printable with a QR Code so professional bodies can confirm your award and grading. It also has direct integration with LinkedIn so you can easily shoecase your Diploma Award.
The Diploma is accredited by Aubrey's new Myto Music Academy, Echodrop Label, and Aubrey Whitfield Productions.
**This is a private, professional accredited Diploma, and is not awarded by an educational organisation. This enables flexibility on the course programme, ensuring it stays up to date and relevant, and ensures a much lower registration fee.
ABOUT YOUR COURSE TUTOR
Aubrey Whitfield is a Music Producer, Songwriter and Mix Engineer from the UK. She has worked with the likes of The Shires, Little Mix, Kelly Clarkson, James Arthur, Simon Webbe (Blue), George Shelley (Union J) and is a go-to writer/producer for EMI, Universal and BMG. Many of her songs have been featured in TV and film, including Netflix Shows Love Is Blind, Love Never Lies as well as popular shows Love Island, Coronation Street, Home & Away and Hollyoaks.
Aubrey has been teaching music production and mixing to her 187k+ Instagram followers, and 31k TikTok followers for a number of years via a mixture of informative posts and Reels. Due to demand, she started running online Masterclasses in 2022 and has since successfully run over 30 online courses.
Check out what other students are saying:
Nyssa Ray
“I'm so glad I signed up to do this course taught by UK producer power house Aubrey Whitfield. It was beyond valuable to learn new techniques and even re-learn some fundamentals I'd forgotten about mixing and mastering. I've been implementing her teaching into every project since taking the course and my clients couldn't be happier with quality of my productions. Thanks Aubrey”
@nyssa_ray_recordings
Jo Maloney
"I have learnt more from Aubrey’s courses in the last 6 months than I have in 6 years and I can now actually visualise making a career in music production. You are provided with support and feedback whenever you need it from Aubrey and I never once felt silly when asking her a question. Aubrey has a knack for making all of her students feel incredibly comfortable no matter what your skill level. Aubrey’s courses have been a game-changer and I can’t wait to start my 4th one later on in the year.”
@dragnfly.industri.music
Lisa McKenzie
"I’ve taken several courses with Aubrey so far, and I’ve been growing so much as a producer as a result. She is so generous with her knowledge, expertise, and making her courses accessible, that it’s obvious she really wants everyone to grow and thrive in their music careers. She has a knack for clarifying complicated concepts and processes and making goals feel so much more achievable. I highly recommend Aubrey as a teacher and mentor!”
@porch.songs
Lily Brokenshire
“I learnt things in producing and mixing that I never knew existed! I am so pleased I found Aubrey and her courses because I’m able to learn online with a really energetic and warm producer/teacher and my skills have sky rocketed. I have just bypassed years of learning in 6 weeks”
@apexxsongs
Steven Jackson
"I took Aubrey's Mixing and Mastering Course and it was outstanding! I learned a lot from the entire course but what stood out to me was how she took one of the most complex and misunderstood subjects of mixing (Compression) explained and demonstrated it in the most clear and concise way I have ever seen. She makes it all so clear. A true worthwhile course".
@Therealxfactor1