It's been 11 years since I bought my first keyboard and started making/mixing music. I almost can't believe how fast the time has gone. Hopefully, this puts you a bit further ahead on your mixing/production/music career journey!
In this video, I share 9 big mistakes I've made or lessons I've learned in the last 11 years of music production and mixing. ☕ I want to say a huge thank you to those who support my free videos here:
https://buymeacoffee.com/michael.inthemix 📱 All my links: https://linktr.ee/inthemixlinks 0:00 – What is this all about?
0:40 – Labels are mostly useless
2:05 – Leave space for Vocals
3:05 – AI can replace you
5:00 – Use more Dynamic EQ
6:00 – Buy Once, Cry Once
7:30 – Layering is Overrated
9:30 – Avoid Online Nonsense 10:32 – Most computing advice is nonsense
11:30 – Let's have a chat 📱 Instagram: @michael.inthemix 🎧 My Plugins and Packs: https://inthemix.store 🌍 My Website / Contact / Hire me: https://michaelwynneaudio.com #musicproduction #mixing #mastering Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxoP95XGT74
11 Years of Mixing Advice in 11 Minutes
by Danny - Site Admin // in Vocal Recording
October 11, 2025