Upgrade Your Audio Skills From Amateur To Pro

(Even if you’re just a hobbyist that doesn’t have a lot of time)

Stop worrying whether you're good enough...and start consistently making pro-level recordings that get you noticed!

If you’re anything like my students, you've got a decent home studio setup and the drive to create great recordings.

You know how to get started and the thrill of recording a new song idea excited you.

You can find your way around your DAW and you know the basics of putting down your tracks together.

But you don’t know whether you're audio skills are up to snuff

You know what you're supposed to do, and you're familiar with audio production in general, but the specifics elude you.

And you just KNOW that you can do better.

You know you’ve recorded your tracks well. But for some reason, your songs just don’t sound professional enough.

So you don't finish anything.

That's the sad part.

Some people stop short of releasing their work because they get crushed by self-doubt and imposter syndrome.

I don’t know how often I’ve heard musicians freeze up because they’re too frustrated with their skills to finally finish and release their work.

One of my subscribers is a producer who’s been making beats and producing for other artists for 14 years. But he's never put out a record of his own because of crippling self-doubt.

He told me that the more he listened to his mix, the more he wanted to put it back in the “Hard Drive Graveyard” with all the others.

Maybe you’re the same way?

But he finally realized that the only way to grow and develop as a musician was to step out of his comfort zone and let his song into the world.

He shared with me,

“Honestly when I saw my song on Spotify it was a HUGE weight lifted off my shoulders, it’s like I let the song go and now I really don’t have all those worries that I had before. I love the song and when I put it out I got some great feedback on it. I can now check that one off the list and move on to my next project. “

The key to growing as a home studio musician and bedroom producer is to actually finish your work!

It breaks my heart to know how some people stop short of releasing their music just because they get crushed by imposter syndrome.

Maybe you have songs that are almost ready. They’re mixed, but you think there's more that can be done.

Where do you turn for advice to help you take that final step?

Online groups aren't helpful. Too much contradicting advice.
Youtube videos are entertaining. But they give you too many extra ideas instead of helping you finish.

So you end up trapped in a downward spiral of self-criticism because you can’t give your songs that final stamp of approval, even though you've noticed significant improvement from when you started!

What if you don't need to figure all this stuff out on your own?

You don't have to miss out on the feeling of achievement from seeing your song everywhere.

You deserve that surge of excitement when someone tells you that your music reminds them of a famous hit song.

It’s a thrill to see your songs, album art, and credits online after all the work you’ve put into the production process.

Best of all, everybody can hear it, wherever they are in the world. Having your music on an international music app for everyone to listen to is simply amazing.

You realize how much fun it is and you get ambitious to do it again. Once you’ve released your records, you can proudly say, “Yeah, I’m on Spotify. I’m on Apple Music. You can find me there.”

This is what I want to help you achieve, which is why I’m proud to invite you to join the...

Introducing: The Audio Issues Academy

Discover everything you need to record, mix, master, and release your songs.

How to make the most of your limited acoustic treatment, even if you have a small room
Where to start when you're ready to invest in acoustic treatment, and how to get the biggest bang for your buck
Discover EXACTLY where (and in what order) to place your acoustic treatment for the best results
What does room correction software actually do how you can use it to make your home studio sound like a pro facility
The best things you can do to improve your acoustics if you’re on a budget

Discover the simple steps for recording pro vocals from your pro studio, even if you have a limited budget
How to record acoustic and electric guitars in mono and stereo to get high-end, full guitar tones for your songs
How to record acoustic guitar and vocals together with minimal bleed when you can't record guitars and vocals separately
How to produce convincing guitar tones completely in the box

How to write better songs with a creative system that helps you increase your songwriting output
How to take your songs to the next level with arrangement techniques that add interest and contrast to your tracks
How to produce better music even if you're a one-person band in a home studio that only has access to virtual instruments
Gain a solid understanding of production by understanding how to write, arrange and produce your songs to sound great before you even start mixing
An in-depth analysis of the secrets behind popular productions of the last fifty years, covering twelve different hit songs

Start your mix efficiently, approach your mix with confidence, and make it translate to every speaker.
Get access to 13 different mix sessions of different genres (from hip-hop and rock to folk and jazz) where you learn exactly how to get to a finished mix
Finally understand complex topics like mid/side EQ, de-essing, drum mixing, vocal production, and advanced side-chain dynamics processing inside our masterclasses
Discover how to master your own mixes to make them loud, punchy and competitive

Discover how you can use AI to create amazing artwork for your album release, even if you don't know anything about graphic design
Follow our step-by-step process for setting up your music for release through a digital distributor so that you're guaranteed to show up on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and wherever you stream your music
Use our simple music promotion checklist to create a marketing strategy for your next musical release so that your work gets heard
Start building a career with your music and audio skills with our music business and entrepreneurship classes and resources that help you make an income with your musical skills

The value of the training inside the Academy is equivalent to what you would learn in a $25,000 audio school but you can join us for a fraction of the price.

Yes! I Want to Join the Audio Issues Academy

Plus: The Expert Interview Vault

Join us for regular expert interviews with industry veterans who share their secrets so that you can succeed. Current interview replays in the Expert Interview Vault include:

Michael Beinhorn (Korn, Marilyn Manson, Herbie Hancock) on Pre-Production and Creativity in the Studio

Seth Mosley (2X Grammy-Winning Producer/Songwriter) on How He Wrote 28 #1 Hit Songs

Michael Elsner (2,500+ Sync Placements) on How To Get Your Music Into TV and Film

Mike Senior (Sound on Sound, Cambridge Music Technology) on Recording Secrets for the Small Studio

Ryan Waczek from Indie Music Academy on How To Grow Your Music Career With More Streams on Spotify

Ian Shepherd from Production Advice and Meter Plugs on Mastering Great Music From Your Home Studio

Jeffrey Anthony on Recording Drums and Becoming an Online Session Player Through Airgigs and Soundbetter

You'll find many more inside the Expert Interview Vault and we add new ones all the time.

Watch What Our Members Have to Say

The Audio Issues Academy includes a community of real people from all walks of life, working in any genre, and getting real results.

Whether they’re working in rock, pop, folk, country, EDM or hip-hop, they’ve all gained the confidence to proudly to release their records.

Take a listen to their stories below.

Eric L'Esperance - From Insecure Engineer to Professional Producer

When Eric joined, he wasn't sure about his skills but he didn't want to keep paying for expensive studio time because he wanted total control over his music. Since joining he has become confident with his mixing and engineering skills and his music has allowed him to start charging for his work as a professional engineer.

Tim Mann - From the Soul Crushing 9-5 to Full-Time Freedom

Tim has improved his mixing and mastering skills to the point of gaining considerable recognition for his work in alternative hip hop, LoFI and EDM. Since joining Insiders, he quit his day job to start his own studio business, becoming a full-time mixing and mastering engineer.

Nic Hamilton - From Zero Records to Releasing 13 Songs in 12 Months!

After years of “dithering and never finishing a mix,” Insiders gave Nic confidence in his mixing abilities to start regularly releasing his songs. Finding like-minded people has inspired Nic to not only start writing new songs, but he’s now on a song/month release schedule with no intention of stopping.

John Owings - From Fullsail University to Audio Issues Insiders

John was a touring musician before his band was dropped by their label. He went to Fullsail University to pursue his passion for audio production where his professors used my materials from Audio Issues to complement their teaching.

He shared with me how the personal attention he gets from me as an Insider is what separates the membership from any other VIP community.

What Have Previous Students Said?

Bob Gardner, working on rock music for sync licensing in Ohio

"Audio Insiders has fast-tracked my growth as a mixer and producer. I love the sense of community around Feedback Friday. It's inspiring to--metaphorically speaking--rub shoulders with like-minded people and learn from one another. I personally love Audio Issues Insiders."

Danny Kroonen working on rock and pop in Holland

"Audio Issues Insiders helped me focus more on the things that matter, rather than relying on ears and trial and error-things alone. What I like most about it is the way the content is written and provided and the very open approach to others."

Simon Rider, Bedroom Producer working on various styles of electronica

"I joined to learn more about mixing and mastering. Feedback from other members has given me the confidence to share my music and the sense of community and the Feedback Friday sessions is what I love the most about Insiders"

Konstantin, working on dub-style saxophone soundtracks in Berlin

"I joined Insiders because I needed help. And I needed something to start with that wasn't too costly, your offer seemed exactly the appropriate setting for me and it proved to be a really good decision. Audio Issues Insiders has given me more confidence in mixing and encouragement to challenge marketing. Honestly for the price its awsome!! I guess I'd have to hug you first once I get to meet you in person;-)"

"I’m improving so fast that my own mixes are blowing me away"

Neil joined us in the Academy and we couldn't have been happier with his progress. His music sounded like Bon Iver if he used more electric guitars and had the voice from the singer from Dawes. Here's what he had to say about his experience as an Insider.

"I appreciate your help in the last 6 months. I’m improving so fast that my own mixes are blowing me away and I have to say I owe it mostly to Audio Issues. It really took me places. I now know how to properly use compression, create space in the music and organise my work flow among many other things. As an Insider, sharing mixes and getting feedback from a bunch of generous, talented people has been invaluable. You are a true teacher, dedicated to and focused on addressing the needs of individual members. You're likeable, fun to work with and I really believe your heart is in the right place. Thanks again." -Neil Curzon

Take a listen to Neil's progress in the video.

Get Your Music Featured On Our Insiders-Only Playlist

My materials have helped countless musicians, engineers and producers gain the confidence and skills to make professional music they can be proud of.

But more importantly, they’ve used my techniques to actually finish their mixes and release their songs.

Whether they’re working in rock, pop, folk, country, EDM or hip-hop, they’ve all gained the confidence to proudly to release their records.

So many of my students have achieved this that I created a Spotify playlist for all the songs my Insiders members have released after getting feedback and support from the community. It makes for quite the eclectic playlist, and I'd love to feature you on there too!

When you join Insiders you'll get to submit your record to our Spotify playlist for endless bragging rights!

Released Records From Insiders:

Here are just a few select examples of the music our Insiders are working on.

"Play Me! Play Me!"

Only got Stock Plug-ins? No Problem.

The software that you have on your laptop today is light-years ahead of the studios from the “good old days…” and all the advice and mentorship you'll get when you become an Insider will take your particular software and gear situation into account.

So you’ve ever said,

“but I only have stock plug-ins so my songs will never sound as pro as those with high-end premium plug-ins from [insert plug-in company here]...

I'm here to guarantee that you already have everything you need inside your DAW.

But instead of trying to persuade you with my eloquent fancy-pants writing, let me just prove it to you instead.

I made a quick three-minute video where I show you the power of the stock plug-ins you already have in your DAW.

Watch This Video to Hear Just How Good Your Stock Plug-ins Can Sound!

Bob Gemmell, Singer/Songwriter, California

"I've been very impressed by Bjorgvin's tutorials, and he's a great person. Bjorgvin's webinars are informative and engaging, and he's responsive to questions. The live and recorded sessions where Bjorgvin imparts mixing and promotion information is my favorite part of Insiders. I also like the Audio Issues Insiders community. A lot of talent in here. My new album Parts and Labor just went up on Spotify, etc. and the courses are what pulled it over the finish line. There is very little in this world more soul-satisfying than completing this long process with something you can feel proud of – something that is in the world forever.”

Kjell-Vidar Teig, Home Studio Rock Musician, Sweden

"I was a total rookie a couple of years ago and I found your forum online. I learned a lot from your followers in there, and also by you. I've taken the Mixing With 5 Plug-ins course, read a lot of different stuff you have around, and also did your online 1-on-1 lessons which really made a huge difference. Talking to you in person and getting pinpointed tips was really helpful. When we first met I had already made one album which was... kinda ok, but I just knew that I needed to learn more. My final album would never have been the same without you"

Mark Rousell, Engineer/Musician

As a recent student of yours, I also wanted to thank you for the content. You have a knack at getting information across which has allowed me to break down barriers. Seeing some of your 'unconventional' EQ curves has provided me the confidence to start trusting my ears - not the visualizer. I'm now very comfortable employing the strategy that there is no actual convention. Your approach to space and depth has also really helped me understand how to approach this area of the mix...This philosophy has been the most freeing of them all. I have subscribed to other online courses, and watched many, many hours of YouTube content; but nothing has unwrapped the key to the puzzle in the same way you've been able to...my mixes have improved beyond all doubt. Most importantly, my 'bigger picture' perspective towards the process has shifted towards 'feeling' the whole song instead of getting caught up on the micro-details. I always knew this is what was required, but I simply didn't have a clear direction on how to achieve it. You have provided that in abundance. Consider me a very happy customer.

Wyn Evans, Home Studio Mixer

"Overall, I really enjoyed the course. I think for me the most valuable thing was seeing your screen and watching your thought process visually. I have read mixing textbooks in the past and the information is simply too dense to be all that useful. In particular, the "Mixing with no plug-ins" video was extremely helpful. I realized that many of my major mixing woes were caused by poor organization and skipping over fundamentals. I've been mixing for a while as a hobby and in that time have picked up many bad habits, and this course definitely helped me re-learn the habits that make for better mixes. I really enjoyed the course. I personally didn't really want to use the song that you were mixing and instead opted for applying the techniques I learned from the videos to my own mix. I would certainly recommend this course to anyone who is starting out on their mixing journey as well as folks like me who have been mixing for a while but haven't learned good fundamentals. I am very satisfied with my purchase. Thanks so much for doing what you do, Björgvin!""

The Audio Issues Academy is for you if:

You're a home studio musician looking for guidance to finally release the songs you've been writing.
You're a bedroom producer looking to improve the quality of your tracks so that they compete with the professional records you compare your songs to.
You're an audio engineer looking to improve your skills and reach the next level.
You’re ready to take the final step in the production process and finally release your songs to be heard by the world.
You want to stop tweaking and over-analyzing every single mix move that paralyzes you and holds you back from finishing your work.
You’re focused on the long-term success of your music - and you want to encourage and support like-minded musicians to succeed in the same way.
You’ve tried to go it alone but your self-doubt keeps you from overcoming your fears about whether your mixes are any good. You’re ready to get the support you need to finally finish your songs.

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About Your Instructor

Björgvin Benediktsson is an Icelandic-American author, audio educator, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of www.Audio-Issues.com where he has taught thousands of musicians and producers how to make a bigger impact with their music. Björgvin has been an audio engineer since 2006 and has worked with hundreds of artists as an audio engineer, mentor, and educator.

He is the author of multiple books, including the best-selling book Step By Step Mixing which simplifies complex audio jargon and transforms insecure musicians into confident mixing engineers. He has written over 1,000 articles on audio production and his training has been featured in publications such as MusicTech magazine, The Huffington Post, The Recording Revolution, SAE Institute, and Audiotuts+ to name a few.

As the founder of Audio Issues, Björgvin helps home studio musicians and project studio producers make a greater musical impact in their lives by teaching them the skills needed to grow their hobbies and careers. We do this by offering simple and practical music production and success skills they can use right away to level themselves up - while rejecting negativity and gear-shaming from the industry.

When he's not helping entrepreneurs, audio engineers, and other creatives, he likes to hang out with his wife, daughter, and dog in Tucson, AZ, play video games, and read comic books