Learn Professional Mixing Techniques – Private & Online Lessons
Take Control of Your Sound — Hands-On Training with a Music Producer
Master the art of audio mixing with Dave Gaskin, a professional music producer and engineer. Learn how to EQ, compress, balance, and polish your tracks like a pro. Lessons are available one-on-one, in small groups, or online, and tailored to your DAW, music style, and experience level.
What You’ll Learn
How to set up your session for smooth and efficient workflow.
The basics of EQ, compression, and reverb — explained in simple language.
Critical listening skills to identify mix issues.
Understanding gain staging so your mixes stay clean and powerful.
How to make vocals and instruments stand out in your mix.
Techniques to add depth, space, and energy so your tracks don’t feel flat.
How to build a mixing mindset — knowing what to listen for and in what order.
How to record better at home to make mixing easier.
Tips for producing as you mix — adding polish, dynamics, and balance.
How to prepare and export mixes for release, streaming, or collaboration.
Hear My Work
Lisa Never Wanted to be Famous
Theo Katzman
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‘Lisa Never Wanted to Be Famous’ by Theo Katzman is a track I mixed during a School of Song workshop. With its great performances, arrangement, and production, it was a lot of fun to bring the mix together.
Spray Paint
Stephen Becker
2024-05-14
Another wonderful song from the School of Song mixing workshop I was a part of. Stephen Becker's Spray Paint is an inventive song with a great melody and structure. It was so much fun to work on.
House Song
Fiere / Eva Stuiver
2020-08-28
A Dutch cover of Searow's 'House Song', and another cool song I got to mix during the School of Song mixing workshop.
The Road Again
Dave Gaskin / The Hidden Gold
2025-02-23
The Road Again is a song I wrote, engineered, and produced for my music project, *The Hidden It was recorded and mixed in my home studio in Victoria, BC, and features acoustic and electric guitar, bass, (virtual) drums, and other production elements. The sound of the recording is reminiscent of alternative rock from the '90s, a big inspiration of mine, and was mastered by Darryl Lee Wood at Capella Starway.
Why Can't I Get Over You
Linda Raine (co-written by David B. Gaskin
2025-03-16
Linda Raine is a singer-songwriter out of Leamington, Ontario, and a part of my songwriting mastermind, Songfarm. When she played a working version of Why Can't I Get Over You for us live on one of our virtual Songcircles, I expressed interest in working with her to record it. To my surprise, Linda reached out a couple of weeks later to see if I'd help her produce the song. We connected over Google Meet to review lyrics and structure, and after a couple of tweaks, I sent over a rough demo. After agreeing on the final lyric and song form, I recorded the acoustic guitar, added drums, bass, organ, and a lead electric guitar. I sent a mix over to Linda, where she recorded the vocals remotely. After requesting a few more additional vocals, including doubling some of the vocal lines, I finalized the mix and production in my Victoria, BC studio, sending the final mix to Darryl Lee Wood of Capella Stairway to master it.
'Til Morning
Artist Name
2020-08-28
A song I composed, wrote, and recorded back in the fall of 2020 — along with some virtual strings :)
Lesson Options & Pricing
Private / Online Lessons
One-on-one instruction tailored to your goals and skill level.
$90/1.5 hour
- Tailored, personalized instruction
- In-person at my studio or yours, or online via Google Meet
- Beginners to advanced producers welcome
Please note: Lessons typically take place at my studio. In some cases, I may be able to travel to you for a small additional fee. Contact me for details.
Lesson Details
Format: Online or in-person sessions in Victoria, BC.
Session length: 90 minutes.
Process: Bring your laptop or upload your project to a provided cloud folder. We will work from your real-world project or demo I provide.
Packages: One-off lessons or multi-session lesson packages available.
Who It’s For
- Aspiring producers who want to learn real-world mixing techniques in an interactive, hands-on environment.
- Musicians and songwriters who want to record and mix their own music at home with confidence and clarity.
- Intermediate and advanced producers looking to refine their ear, improve workflow, and take their mixes to a professional level.
- Anyone curious about how to turn raw tracks into finished, release-ready songs.
About Dave Gaskin
Dave Gaskin is a professional musician, songwriter, and music producer with national airplay and TV features in Canada. With over 25 years of experience performing, writing, and producing music, Dave helps students develop their skills, confidence, and creativity on the instrument.
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