If you’ve just started with Audacity and feel unsure where to begin or what the right editing process looks like, this is for you.
And if you’ve been using Audacity for a while but can’t quite use it confidently or fully — this is also for you.
Introducing the Audacity Mastery Training — a 5-week live program designed to help you build complete confidence in using Audacity for voice-overs, audiobooks, or podcasts.
It’s not a random set of tutorials or YouTube tips.
This is a structured roadmap — the same approach that’s helped my students like Lee McLaughlin, Steven D. Webber, Lisa Are Wulf, Michael Bridges, and John Becker reach professional-quality results using simple, clear steps.
What this training is
A mastery-level, small-group training with:
5 live classes (one per week)
90 minutes each — total 7.5 hours of focused guidance
Hands-on demonstrations and feedback
A short practice task after each class to help you apply what you learn
By the end of the program, you’ll not only know how to edit — you’ll know why each step matters, so you can produce professional results on your own.
📚 What We’ll Cover (Week by Week)
Class 1 – Recording Setup & Studio Readiness
Build a clean, consistent foundation for every recording.
Setting up Audacity preferences, bit depth, and project rate
Microphone placement, gain, and monitoring
Managing noise floor and avoiding distortion
Understanding interfaces and input levels
Saving workspace templates for consistent projects
Room acoustics and practical sound treatment for home studios
Class 2 – Editing Techniques That Save Hours
Learn how to edit naturally, efficiently, and confidently.
Navigation shortcuts and fast selection tools
Removing mistakes and tightening pacing
Breath reduction and silence management
Crossfades, punch & roll, and seamless replacements
Cleaning up plosives and clicks
Using Hard Limiter, fades, and labeling tracks for chapters or pickups
Real-world editing example from an audiobook project
Class 3 – Voice Cleanup, Effects & Macros
Master Audacity’s tools to make your recordings sound clean and professional.
Noise Reduction, EQ, Compression, Limiter, and Normalization
Correct order of effects for optimal results
De-clicking, De-essing, and fixing sibilance
Using the Spectrogram view for precise cleanup
Creating your own Effect Chains and Macros for fast processing
Matching the tone between different recording sessions
Class 4 – Mastering & ACX Standards
Prepare your audio for publication on ACX, Audible, or podcast platforms.
Understanding and fixing RMS, Peak, and LUFS levels
Full mastering workflow for ACX compliance
Achieving consistent tone and volume across chapters
Exporting and batch processing multiple files
Optional: Adding music beds, intros/outros, or watermarking
Live mastering demonstration using actual voice recordings
Class 5 – Complete Workflow & Confidence Building
Put everything together and build your long-term workflow.
Full start-to-finish project demo (record → edit → process → master → export)
Organizing large projects and handling multiple takes
Troubleshooting common voice and noise issues
Reviewing participant projects with individual feedback
Maintaining sound consistency across long narrations
How to know when your file is “ready to publish”
Why does it run for 5 weeks
This isn’t a crash course you binge-watch and forget.
Most people who try to learn fast just watch videos — and never apply what they learn.
Here, I’ll guide you personally each week so you can practice, ask questions, and let the lessons sink in.
Audio editing is more about understanding why you’re doing something than memorizing steps.
Five weeks is the perfect rhythm for that to happen.
🗓 Schedule
Starts: Tuesday, October 14, (and then every Tuesday for a total of 5 weeks)
Main class: Tuesdays 7 AM PT (9 AM CT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM UK / 4 PM CET)
Repeat class (in case you miss Tuesday class): Fridays 7 PM PT (9 PM CT / 10 PM ET / 3 AM UK / 4 AM CET Saturday)
Replays included for all participants
Group size: 7 people max — so everyone gets individual feedback.
Regular price: $199
🔥 First couple of spots: $99
That’s 7.5 hours of live training — less than $20 per class — to finally master Audacity with confidence.
Enrollment will close as soon as all spots are filled.
💬 Quick FAQ
Q: What if I miss a class?
You can attend the Friday repeat class or watch the replay anytime.
Q: I’m completely new to Audacity — can I join?
Absolutely. I’ll guide you step by step from the very beginning and make sure you’re comfortable before moving on.
If you’ve been wanting to stop guessing and finally understand Audacity, this program is the clearest path there.
See you in class,
Akhtar
Master Editor
P.S. If you have any questions about the training or want help deciding if it’s right for you, just reply to this email — I’ll help you out.
P.P.S. If you’re looking for a similar 5-week live training for Adobe Audition, you can check it out here: Adobe Audition Master Training
