Music & Audio

Discover thousands of free tutorials covering all aspects of music and audio, from music theory to audio production. Follow our expert instructors who'll help you become more productive and effective.

Whether you want to learn best practices for audio recording, sound design, podcasting, or any other audio topic, you'll find plenty of useful tips and advice to help you meet your goals. You can also find practical tutorials on using software like Audacity and Reaper.

And why not spice up your audio projects by discovering some great royalty-free music and sound effects to use to your heart's content?

Featured Music & Audio Tutorials

  • 23 Cinematic Music Tracks to Inspire Your Next Video

    23 Cinematic Music Tracks to Inspire Your Next Video

    Envato Market
  • Live Editing: How to Edit Audio While Recording in Descript

    Live Editing: How to Edit Audio While Recording in Descript

    Duncan Clark
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    Music & Audio Courses

  • Sound Design in Reaper | Creating a Sports Drink Ad

    Sound Design in Reaper | Creating a Sports Drink Ad

    David Bode
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    1. How to Master Electronic Music

      How to Master Electronic Music

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this tutorial, I'll show you how to professionally master an electronic track without having to send it off to a mastering engineer.

    2. The Pool Window in Cubase—Part 4

      The Pool Window in Cubase—Part 4

      Tutorial Intermediate

      In the previous tutorials, in this series, I've shown you how to use the basic functions in the Pool Window. In this part of the series, I'll focus on the...

    3. The Pool Window in Cubase—Part 3

      The Pool Window in Cubase—Part 3

      Tutorial Intermediate

      In this, the third part of the tutorial series, I'll show you how to fix the missing files issue and auditioning clips.

    4. I Turn Knobs, Until It Sounds Good—Mixing With Tchad Blake

      I Turn Knobs, Until It Sounds Good—Mixing With Tchad Blake

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this article I'll introduce you to a famous Grammy winning mixing engineer. I'll explain his background, techniques, plugins and philosophy on mixing.

    5. If it Sounds Good, it is Good

      If it Sounds Good, it is Good

      Tutorial Beginner

      "If it Sounds Good, it is Good", the Mixing Quote Explained. In this tutorial, I'll reveal the people behind the saying, the meaning and the practical side...

    6. How To Record Vocals Like a Professional

      How To Record Vocals Like a Professional

      Tutorial Beginner

      In 99% of musical genres the vocals are the most important aspect. In this tutorial I'll explain some easy steps to take in order to capture a professional...

    7. 14 Popular and Effective Limiters

      14 Popular and Effective Limiters

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this list I'll show you 14 popular limiters and help you determine which ones you should use in your own audio projects.

    8. How to Reverse Engineer any Music

      How to Reverse Engineer any Music

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this tutorial I will show you how to break down any music. I also show you what methods you need when using ideas from other compositions.

    9. Sound Design With FMMF Synth

      Sound Design With FMMF Synth

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this tutorial I'll show you how to make sound design with the free FMMF VST synth. The lesson will guide you through a music I created with this instrument.

    10. Effective Chord Changes on Guitar: Part 2

      Effective Chord Changes on Guitar: Part 2

      Tutorial Beginner

      People want to hear how you sound, not how you play, so here are some more ways to tidy up your chord changes.

    11. 10 Women Who Are Changing the World of Music

      10 Women Who Are Changing the World of Music

      Tutorial Beginner

      As in most every other subset of the world's collective culture, women in music are rising to prominence more and more. Here are ten amazing women and their...

    12. How to Process Audio From Video Projects in Reaper and Other DAWs

      How to Process Audio From Video Projects in Reaper and Other DAWs

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this tutorial, you will learn how to create Reaper projects from XML project files using Vordio. You will also learn about the powerful ‘reconform’...