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Level 1: Foundations · Lesson 2 of 22
Recording vs Mixing vs Mastering
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What you'll learn
The three stages of making a record — and why they're not the same. The three stages of a record and where each begins and ends.
Key takeaways
- Recording captures the performance
- Mixing balances and shapes it
- Mastering finalizes the whole song
- Recording quality sets the ceiling for the finished record.
Inside the full lesson
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- The full lesson walkthrough
- A quiz to check your understanding
- Teach-back grading with personal feedback
- Ear training for beginners
- Hands-on Studio Missions™
- Virtual studio gear and practice stations