Stop Doubting Your Mixing Skills...and Start Releasing Music You're Proud Of

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

If you'd like to:

  • Master your audio skills so that you can record high-quality audio from your home studio...
  • Mix and master polished, release-worthy music you're excited to share with your friends, family, and fans...
  • Build a portfolio of work so that you can get more gigs, find more fans, or earn an income, whether you're a musician looking for session work or an audio engineer looking for clients...

...this message is for you. 

 

Are You Ready to Release Your Songs?

If you’re anything like my clients and students, you're sitting on songs that are begging to be released.

But every time you try to mix and master your music, your skills fall flat.

When you compare your mixes to commercially released records, they pale in significance.

Your mixes sound muddy compared to the clean, clear radio releases you listen to and you just can’t get that pro sound you’re looking for.

You can’t figure out how to make space for everything in the mix. You jump from one thing to another and waste time demoing plug-ins instead of finishing songs.

No matter what plug-ins you use to chase that elusive perfect sound in your head, your mixes sound horrible, and this can make you feel incredibly frustrated.

When you play your mix outside the studio, it feels like a bloated mess that you can’t wait to turn off because you feel embarrassed by your skills.

So, you stop trusting your instincts.

In the end, you waste so much time mixing that it becomes a huge hassle that sucks all the fun out of making music.

  

So You Don't Finish...

If you’ve failed at making pro-level music in the past, it’s not your fault.

There’s a lot of information out there, which can be confusing and sometimes just downright wrong.

Some of the YouTube videos I’ve seen explaining things have sometimes been scarily inaccurate.

And the sad part is that some people stop short of releasing their work because they get sidetracked by the new shiny plug-in.

Or worse, completely 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. 

 

Maybe You Can Relate?

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.

But then, one day, he broke out of his comfort zone and found the courage to release his music.

 

And That One Release Changed Everything

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.“

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

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 so you never progress with your skills.

So you end up trapped in a downward spiral of self-criticism because you can’t give your songs that final stamp of approval.

  • Imagine knowing exactly how to create the music you hear in your head.
  • Imagine knowing exactly how to mix and master professional-sounding records.
  • Imagine using your audio and music skills to release your music, grow a fanbase, and build a portfolio of work. 

 

Here's What Happens With Pro Mixes

When you start to create pro mixes you're proud to release and share, the world opens up.

When you record the music that’s close to your heart and share that passionate feeling with your loved ones, your confidence in the studio soars to new heights.

When your work sounds as good as possible, you may start to grow a following that listens to your music and eagerly awaits your next release.

You might start shopping your songs around for sync licensing opportunities to get featured in TV shows and films.

You may also start to get noticed by other artists who want to work with you.

Or maybe you'll just be happy to make high-quality demos for your family, making music that they love, appreciate, and listen to.

Regardless of your goals, knowing how to mix and master your music at a professional level will help you achieve them.

 

My Mission is to Help You Get There

I can help you master your audio skills so you can make professional music you're proud to release.

In my career, I've worked as a live sound engineer, a broadcast recording engineer, a professional touring musician, a freelance mixing and mastering engineer, and an audio educator.

For 15+ years, I've been helping people like you transform their rough recordings into professional records they can be proud to release. I’ve passed on everything I’ve learned about mixing and mastering so you can avoid my mistakes and get better mixes in less time. 

Because I've dedicated myself to helping musicians and engineers like yourself how to make a bigger impact with their music, I want to teach you everything I've learned since the beginning.

 

Check Out Some of My Student Success Stories Below...

Student Stories

Eric L'Esperance

When Eric first joined us in 2019, I was struck by the quality of songwriting and songcraft that he and his wife Ash display through their duo, Ash & Eric. He has shown a true commitment to his craft and has exhibited a great deal of growth in his developing career as a producer and recording engineer.

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 building his home studio, he has recorded and released songs for The Promise is Hope, Ash & Eric, as well as for other local musicians in the Worcester area, making a name for himself as Eric "The Harvester" L'Esperance over at Harvest Root Recording.

Audio Issues Student Interviews
Eric L'Esperance - Ash & Eric
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Student Stories

John Owings

John was a touring musician before his band was dropped by their label.

Wanting to pursue audio production, he then went to Fullsail University where his professors used my materials from Audio Issues to complement their teaching.

He shared with me how the personal attention and coaching he got from us has helped level up his skills and enabled him to create a side income from his studio skills and now he offers high-quality recording and mixing for independent bands over at 3003 Sound.

Audio Issues Student Interviews
John Owings - 3003 Sound
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Student Stories

Gina LaMonte

Gina came to us when the world shut down during COVID and she had to learn how to record, mix, and release her music on her own.

She didn't think she had the ear to do it herself but through our programs, she discovered how to take her music to the next level.

Take a listen to her interview to hear why she thought investing in our materials was "without a doubt the best investment she made."

Audio Issues Student Interviews
Gina LaMonte
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Student Stories

Chris McConville

I first met Chris when I mixed and mastered his heart-felt single, "Fire" which later went on to get international recognition and was even playlisted on the in-flight entertainment systems of British Airways.

Here's what he had to say about my work and the materials he has learned from

"Wow! It’s done and dusted! What can I say, it's an absolutely fantastic mix/master. It's a dream come true to get this song sounding so good. It's perfect! It has a great balance and you can hear everything. I think you have done a fantastic job. I can hear that you have implemented all the aspects that you talk about and teach thru Audio Issues. It sounds amazing and really consistent on a number of different speakers. The mix is a nice celebration of the guitars and the song and vocals come to the fore which is the main objective and it is a joy to hear with your mix."

Student Success

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 some of the favorite records I've helped my students release 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!

 

This is What I Want to Help You Achieve Inside...

HOME STUDIO MASTERY

Inside Home Studio Mastery, you'll uncover everything you need to mix, master, and release your songs from the comfort of your home studio, with personal support to help you succeed.

  • Master the mixing and mastering techniques you need to create high-quality, release-ready records from your home studio.

  • Get complete, confident control over your music so that you can realize the vision you have for your songs.
  • Get the hands-on help and on-demand training to transform your rough recordings into finished, professional music you're proud to release.

WHO IS HOME STUDIO MASTERY FOR?

Home Studio Mastery is for musicians, songwriters, composers, lyricists, producers,  and audio engineers who want to master their mixing skills.

If you want to grow and develop your audio engineering skills, make radio-ready music, and master your craft, Home Studio Mastery is for you.

Take charge of your audio skills with our hands-on coaching program that takes your home studio skills to the next level.

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WHY HOME STUDIO MASTERY IS DIFFERENT

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COACHING HELPS YOU OVERCOME YOUR AUDIO ISSUES

You can learn the basics of music production and audio engineering everywhere. There are great books out there you can read (like mine), and there are thousands of Youtube videos to watch on every conceivable mixing trick ever invented.

What makes Home Studio Mastery stand out is the 1:1 personal support you get from someone who listens to your music, gives you feedback on your tracks, and shows you how to take your music to the next level.

No book, program, or YouTube video will give you that.

You don’t need to go it alone, and by getting coaching from a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the audio industry, you’ll get proven feedback designed to move the needle of your music.

HEY, I'M BJÖRGVIN!

Don't worry, you can call me B. That's what my friends do so now you can too.

I'm the author of the #1 Amazon best-seller, Step By Step Mixing: How To Create Great Mixes Using Only 5 Plug-ins, and the founder of Audio Issues.

I believe you can make great recordings from your home studio, music that rivals even the fanciest of commercial facilities.

And since 2009, I've helped thousands of home studio musicians and bedroom producers do just that. 

Home Studio Mastery gives you the simple and practical steps to succeed with your music so you can make progress right away without needing to buy thousands of dollars worth of fancy gear. Don't get me wrong - you will need good equipment, but you can still make great music from your home studio on a budget.

Home Studio Mastery is the culmination of 15+ years of helping musicians and producers become confident in their home studios so that they can make great music they're proud of.

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I can only work with so many students 1-on-1 so if you think you're a good fit for our Home Studio Mastery coaching program, please apply below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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If you have any questions before applying, don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].