Mixing Techniques
- Folk
- Online Classes
- Singer/Songwriter
THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS
Mixing Techniques is designed for any musician with beginner recording experience looking to refine their mixing skills and bring depth, balance, technique, and creativity to their home recordings.
This class will cover mixing concepts including:
EQ
Compression
Limiting
Reverb
Panning
Routing
Automation
It’s ideal for those with some basic audio experience who want to improve their mixing skills. Students should have access to a DAW (such as GarageBand, Ableton, Logic Pro, or Pro Tools) and a pair of headphones or monitors for listening. If you’ve taken any entry-level class on sound and want to brush up on new skills, this class is for you!
Class ScheduleMondays: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2Time: 5:30–6:30pm ETLocation: Online (via Zoom)
Ages: 18+Class Size: Limited to 12 students
Please Note:Pre-sales are highly encouraged! Online sales end 2 hours before the class begins. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to run. If canceled due to low enrollment, you will be notified and receive a full refund.
Kayla Blackburn
- Singer/Songwriter
Kayla Blackburn is an audio engineer and indie-folk singer-songwriter. Kayla’s expertise as an engineer is in recording, mixing, mastering, and live sound. She has been on staff at Plaid Dog Recording since 2020 and has engineered numerous projects at The Record Co. She is a freelance A1 (front-of-house engineer) and A2 in the Boston area. Artists/Clients she has worked with include: Anjimile, Biitchseat, Ella McDonald, Oprah, Aroof Aftab, Fabiola Mendez, autumnal, and the NAACP.
As a songwriter, Kayla draws inspiration from artists like Patty Griffin and Tracy Chapman, with her captivating folk songs that pull you in and remind you of the profound, yet painful human experience. With her songs about hope and justice, she strives to promote radical change through art. She is currently working on her debut studio album with producer, Ainjel Emme, to be released in 2026. Her musical background prior to her education at Berklee College of Music (B.M. 2021, Music Production & Engineering), was primarily classical voice training. Her background as a vocalist has made her passionate about choral music and vocal production, exploring the intersection of choral arrangements and technology.
