How to Build Confidence as a Mix Engineer

Mixing Music | Music Production, Audio Engineering, & Music Business by @DeeKeiMixes

May 5, 202677:10Music

In Episode 372 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about how mix engineers build real confidence. They break down the difference between results-based confidence, where your confidence depends on client appr...

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