Basics of Mixing – Making Your Tracks Sound Better

Have you recorded music but struggled to make it sound the way you hear it in your head? The Basics of Mixing workshop at Sound Hall Studios is exactly where you need to be.
Sound Hall Studios is excited to offer a Basics of Mixing class in Henrico, VA for musicians, producers, and content creators ages 16 and up who are ready to take their recordings to the next level. Whether you have been recording at home and want cleaner results or you are curious about how professional mixes are made, this six-week workshop gives you the practical skills and hands-on experience to make your tracks sound better.
With six weekly classes students will learn the essential concepts and techniques needed to create clear, balanced, and professional-sounding mixes ready for digital release.
Class Details:
6-Week Mixing Workshop
Ages: 16 and up
Dates: November 9 through December 14, 2026 — 11/9 | 11/16 | 11/23 | 11/30 | 12/7 | 12/14
Day: Mondays
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Class Size: Limited to 8 students
What You Will Learn in This Mixing Class
This beginner mixing workshop in Richmond, VA covers everything you need to know to transform a raw recording into a polished and release-ready track. Throughout the six-week class students will learn:
– How to use volume and panning to create space and balance in a mix
– EQ techniques to shape the tone and clarity of individual tracks
– Compression to control dynamics and add punch and consistency
– Effects including reverb and delay to add depth and dimension
– Automation to create movement and enhance musical impact
– The fundamentals of mastering and preparing music for digital distribution platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music
Every lesson builds on the last. Rather than overwhelming students with too much at once each class introduces new tools and techniques step by step so that by the end of the course you can take any recording and mix it with confidence.
Workshop Project — Mix and Release a Complete Track
The best way to learn mixing is to actually mix. Throughout the six-week course students will work on a complete mix project of their own choosing — a song, an acoustic recording, a podcast episode, or any other audio project. Each week students will apply the concepts covered in class to improve their mix one element at a time.
The final deliverable in Week 6 is a fully mixed and mastered track prepared for release on digital streaming platforms. Students leave the course with a real polished mix they created themselves.
A Practical Path to Better Sounding Music
Mixing is the difference between a recording that sounds amateur and one that sounds professional. Whether you are a musician who wants to release your own music independently, a podcaster looking to improve your audio quality, or someone who simply wants to understand what goes into a great sounding record — this workshop gives you the foundation to do it right.
At Sound Hall Studios we believe learning should be practical, hands-on, and immediately applicable to your real creative goals. Small class sizes mean more individual attention and more time with the tools.
Member Discount
This class is a premium workshop at Sound Hall Studios. Active Sound Hall Studios members receive 10% off registration. To use your member discount please contact Sound Hall Studios or visit us in person to register. Member discounts are not currently available through online registration at this time.
Call: 804-816-2350
Monday through Friday: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM