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EQ for Music Production: Master EQ for Better Mixes
851 students
What you'll learn
- Learn how to Mix a song using proven EQ techniques
- Learn how to use Vintage EQ plugins to make your mixes sound more exciting
- Learn how to EQ is used for Mastering your songs
- By the end of this course, you'll learn the essentials of Mixing
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Course content
8 sections • 33 lectures • 1h 35m total length
Requirements
- Students should have a Mac or PC
- Basic understanding of music production
- Have a working Digital Audio Workstation (Pro Tools, Logic, Studio One)
Description
“Am I using EQ correctly?” “Should I boost or cut frequencies?”
If you’ve ever asked these questions, you’re not alone. EQ is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—tools in music production. Used correctly, it brings clarity, depth, and balance to your mixes. Used incorrectly, it can quickly ruin them.
This beginner-friendly EQ course is designed to demystify equalization and give you a clear, practical system you can apply to any track. Instead of random boosts and cuts, you’ll learn how professional mix engineers approach EQ decisions with intention and confidence.
You’ll start by learning how to prepare your sessions for mixing and balance your tracks before touching an EQ. From there, you’ll dive into essential EQ techniques such as frequency masking, subtractive EQ, and subtle tonal shaping. You’ll learn why small EQ moves—often just 1–3 dB—are more effective than extreme changes, and how to identify problem frequencies by ear instead of guessing.
The course also covers advanced yet approachable concepts like dynamic EQ, layered vocal EQ, and using EQ effectively during mastering. You’ll see how EQ choices change depending on context, genre, and arrangement, helping you make better decisions across full mixes—not just solo tracks.
With included exercise files, you’ll practice each concept in real time, reinforcing what you learn through hands-on application. This course focuses on real-world mixing workflows, not presets or shortcuts.
By the end of the course, you’ll confidently use EQ to create clearer, more professional-sounding mixes—and finally understand when to boost, when to cut, and why.
This course is ideal for:
Beginner music producers
Home studio artists
Mixing engineers wanting stronger EQ fundamentals
Anyone struggling to make their mixes sound clean and balanced
Who this course is for:
- You are a music producer, songwriter, or anyone recording and creating music
- You want to learn the essentials of Audio Mixing
- You've tried mix your own tracks, but need a step by step guide to help you create better sounding mixes