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Audacity 4 Masterclass: Complete Audio Editing & Podcasting

Audacity 4 Masterclass: Complete Audio Editing & Podcasting

Learn Audacity 4 from scratch: record, edit, remove noise, compress & export pro audio for podcasts, Youtube voiceovers
Last updated 10/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Install Audacity and navigate the new Audacity 4 interface with confidence
  • Record professional voice audio in Audacity and import audio files for editing
  • Cut, copy, split, move, join and arrange audio clips using Audacity 4 clip management
  • Use compound and grouped clips, trim, silence and auto silence detection to edit faster
  • Remove background noise and hum with Audacity noise reduction for clean audio
  • Apply fade in, fade out, amplify, compressor and normalize effects for balanced volume
  • Change pitch, speed and tempo of audio and control volume with the envelope tool
  • Make your voice sound professional for podcasts, voiceovers and YouTube videos
  • Customize the effects menu and use time saving keyboard shortcuts in Audacity
  • Export high quality audio from Audacity in MP3, WAV and other formats

Course content

1 section • 17 lectures • 1h 55m total length
  • Installing Audacity 42:49
  • Exploring the Audacity 4 Interface6:22
  • Clip Management, Cutting, Splitting and Arranging Clips4:44
  • More Options in Audacity 44:57
  • Recording in Audacity - Practical Example17:09
  • Import Any Audio in Audacity4:05
  • Compound and Group Clips2:38
  • Using Trim and Silence2:01
  • Fade In and Fade Out Effect3:10
  • Amplify Volume in Audacity4:27
  • How to Export Audio From Audacity3:28
  • Auto Silence Detection3:17
  • Noise Reduction in Audacity2:59
  • Change Speed and Tempo3:59
  • How to Customize Effects Menu to a Single Menu in Audacity1:03
  • Make Your Voice Sound Professional in Audacity43:29
  • Use and Customize Time Saving Keyboard Shortcuts4:59

Requirements

  • No prior audio editing experience needed - everything is taught from scratch
  • A Windows, Mac or Linux computer that can run Audacity (free software)
  • A microphone is recommended for the recording lessons, but a built-in mic works to get started

Description

Master Audacity 4, the free audio editing software, and create clean, professional sound for podcasts, voiceovers, YouTube videos, music and online courses.

This Audacity 4 Masterclass takes you from complete beginner to confident audio editor. Every lesson is a short, practical tutorial you follow along with in Audacity. No audio experience or paid software needed.

What you will learn in this Audacity course:

  • Getting started: install Audacity 4, explore the new interface and discover its options.

  • Recording and importing: record your voice step by step with a practical example, and import any audio file.

  • Audacity 4 clip tools: clip management, cutting, splitting and arranging, compound and grouped clips, trim and silence.

  • Audio effects: fade in and fade out, amplify volume, noise reduction, change pitch, change speed and tempo, compressor and normalize.

  • Pro workflow: auto silence detection, the envelope tool, customizing the effects menu and time-saving keyboard shortcuts.

  • Make your voice sound professional: a full special session with a step by step voice enhancement chain for podcasts and voiceovers.

  • Exporting: export your audio in the right format and quality for any platform.

  • Additionally you will learn about Audacity classic  version :

    installing, recording, importing, cutting, moving, adding tracks, generating audio, joining clips, amplifying and reducing noise in the classic Audacity workflow.

Why this course?

The course covers the latest Audacity 4 features plus the classic Audacity workflow, so you learn modern, efficient methods instead of outdated tutorials. By the end you'll be able to remove background noise, balance volume and deliver studio-quality audio from a home setup.

Who is this course for? Podcasters, YouTubers, voiceover artists, content creators, teachers, musicians and anyone who wants to learn audio editing with Audacity for free.

Enroll now and start editing professional audio with Audacity 4 today!

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners who want to learn audio editing with Audacity from scratch
  • Podcasters who want clean, professional sounding episodes
  • YouTubers, content creators and course creators who record voiceovers
  • Voiceover artists, teachers and musicians who want to edit audio for free
  • Existing Audacity users who want to learn the new Audacity 4 features and faster workflow