Balance & Arrangement
What carries the song, and what gets in the way? Work on level balance, panning, the flow of energy and the priorities of your production.
Personal Audio Coaching · Vienna & online
Award Winning Audio Production Since 2001
Mixing& Feedback.
Mixing coaching with Michael Dörfler.
Through your own productions, in Vienna or online.
Mixing Coaching · Vienna & online
Mixing
Coaching.
A closer listen to your mix.
In mixing coaching, we listen closely to your production. We work out what comes from the arrangement, sound choices or the mix, and focus on the changes that matter musically.
We develop decisions you can hear and understand. I bring my experience as a working mixing engineer and producer to that process.
Learn mixing through your own music
Listening before recipes
EQ & Dynamics
Judge frequency balance and dynamics in context. Understand when EQ, compression and automation help, and when the solution lies earlier in production.
Space & Depth
Use reverb, delay and depth with purpose. Shape intimacy, size and movement while keeping the mix clear.
Translation & Workflow
Use reference tracks thoughtfully, compare listening situations and structure your decisions so you can judge the mix beyond your own studio.
Production Feedback
Production
Feedback.
You may need a perspective on one production rather than regular sessions. We discuss its strengths, open questions and useful next steps you can take yourself.
You can ask about a free 20-minute mix or production feedback session. Personal coaching sessions offer time to work through things in depth.
Questions about mixing coaching
Can I bring my own music?
Yes. Your tracks, mixes and production questions can be the starting point. We can analyse what is working, identify what is holding a production back and try practical ways to improve it.
Do I need previous experience?
No. Sessions are adapted to your level, whether you are starting with your first DAW or already producing and looking for more professional results. Your goals determine the content.
What equipment do I need?
You do not need to bring equipment to the studio: everything is here to get started. Between sessions, it is important to practise, ideally with a reasonably current DAW and good headphones or speakers.
An audio interface and MIDI keyboard may become useful as you progress. We can discuss a home-studio setup suited to your plans and budget as part of the coaching. For online sessions, you also need the Zoom equipment described above.
Would you rather have your mix finished for you?
Studio & MusicPersonal Audio Coaching · Vienna & online
Get in touch.Tell me what you are working on and what you would like to learn. I will get back to you personally.
michael@tripbox.com