I teach audio production from the perspective of someone who actively works in music and film. My approach is grounded in fundamentals, critical listening, and real-world decision-making rather than shortcuts, presets, or trends.
The goal is not just to learn how to do something, but to understand why it works so those decisions hold up across different sessions, genres, and projects.
Teaching and Background
I’ve been a lecturer at the Australian College of the Arts (Collarts) since 2016, teaching audio production and post-production at a university level across music and film. My teaching focuses on bachelor-level programs and practical, industry-aligned outcomes.
Teaching has sharpened my own process and reinforced the importance of clarity, intent, and musical decision-making over technical novelty. Everything I teach is informed by ongoing professional work, using the same principles applied in the studio and in post-production environments.
Who This Is For
My educational work is aimed primarily at:
Beginners and hobbyists learning audio production
University and college students developing practical skills
Independent artists wanting to better understand their own recordings and mixes
Producers and engineers looking to strengthen core fundamentals
The focus is on building confidence, listening skills, and repeatable workflows rather than memorising settings or chasing trends.
FREE TOOLS
I’ve built a few free resources based on the questions I get asked most often.
Compressor Calculator Not sure where to start with compression settings? This tool gives you starting points based on what you’re compressing and what you’re trying to achieve. Pick your source, pick your goal, and get settings that actually make sense.
Courses
I’m building a series of focused, standalone courses covering the fundamentals that most online content either skips or overcomplicates.
The Compression Code
The first course focuses entirely on compression – the tool everyone uses but few people actually understand.
It’s not about memorising settings or copying presets. It’s about understanding what compression actually does, learning to hear it working, and developing the judgment to make your own decisions.
The course covers how compressors work, how to choose settings based on what you’re hearing, how different compressor types behave, and how to troubleshoot when something sounds wrong. It’s practical, focused, and built for people who want to understand the “why” – not just the “what.”
More details here.
Stay Informed
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