Music & Audio Tutorials

Thousands of free tutorials and quick tips covering all aspects of music and audio from songwriting to audio production. Follow our expert instructors who'll help you become more productive and effective.

10 Compression Mistakes Everyone Makes
Whether you're just starting out with compression, or have been doing this for a while, you are probably committing one of the mixing sins in this list.
Rob Mayzes
30 Jun 2017
Compression
How to Master Electronic Music
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to professionally master an electronic track without having to send it off to a mastering engineer.
Daniel Strongin
28 Jun 2017
Mixing & Mastering
Now Available on Envato Elements: Unlimited Stock Photos
Welcome to unlimited stock photos on Envato Elements! Along with everything else, you now get access to 240,000 high-quality images to download.
Andrew Blackman
26 Jun 2017
News
How to Be an Online Session Musician: Part 3
You've got the skills, the gear, so now it's all about presenting yourself to the world, and dealing with clients in a professional manner.
Philip Ockelford
21 Jun 2017
Guitar
How to Choose a DAW That's Right For You
Learn how to find your perfect DAW, without wasting time and effort in the process, by avoiding these common mistakes.
Rob Mayzes
16 Jun 2017
DAW
Lessons From Mat Zo in Music Production and Career
In this tutorial I'll show you the ideas, tips and strategies that Mat Zo uses in the music industry as a producer and DJ.
Adam Burucs
13 Jun 2017
Careers
The Pool Window in Cubase—Part 4
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...
Sudhin Venu
31 May 2017
Cubase
The Pool Window in Cubase—Part 3
In this, the third part of the tutorial series, I'll show you how to fix the missing files issue and auditioning clips.
Sudhin Venu
29 May 2017
Cubase
I Turn Knobs, Until It Sounds Good—Mixing With Tchad Blake
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.
Adam Burucs
25 May 2017
Mixing & Mastering
How to be an Online Session Musician: Part 2
Instrumental skill isn't enough. In this, the second tutorial in the series, I'll show you the practical requirements such as the hardware you'll need to be...
Philip Ockelford
22 May 2017
Guitar
If it Sounds Good, it is Good
"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...
Adam Burucs
19 May 2017
Mixing & Mastering
How To Record Vocals Like a Professional
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...
Scott Wiggins
15 May 2017
Vocals