The Real Difference Between Amateur and Pro Mix Engineers ft. Austin Seltzer

In Episode 373 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei sits down with multi-platinum mixer Austin Seltzer to talk about the real-world habits that separate professional mixers from amateurs. They dive into major label workflows, quality control, revision culture, stem prep, client communication, pricing, managers, points, mixing for indie artists vs major artists, and why sending a mix too early can hurt your career. Austin also shares practical advice on systems, professionalism, politics in the music industry, and how treating every mix like a major release can completely change your trajectory. This episode is packed with honest insight for engineers, producers, and mixers trying to level up both creatively and professionally.

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The Real Difference Between Amateur and Pro Mix Engineers ft. Austin Seltzer is an episode from Mixing Music | Music Production, Audio Engineering, & Music Business by @DeeKeiMixes.

This episode is 91:17 long.

This episode was published on May 12, 2026.

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