Mix Intensive

(2 Credits)

Commonly referred to as a mystifying ‘Dark Art,’ mixing records involves composing a final assemblage and balancing of a song’s recorded elements, with the final goal of enabling a recording to deliver a clear and emotional intended message. Not easy. In this seven-week, intensive course, the instructor will provide a complete exposition of his mix methodology and technique in the state-of-the-art facilities of the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. Specific topics will include the instructor’s personal approach to establishing balances, using compression, automation, enhancing dynamics and developing unique coloration through effects. The course aims to demystify some of the intangibles of this frequently misunderstood art. The instructor will discuss how technology, budgets and past experiences have shaped his approach to the ever-evolving challenges of the marketplace.