Audacity Master Class is coming!

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Master Editor
June 29, 2025

I will be taking an Audacity MasterClass in July. It is basically 5-6 Zoom calls. The detailed curriculum is given below.

The first class will start on the 7th of July. This is an invite-only program and is only available for Audacity Bundle takers.

If you are already enrolled in the Audacity Bundle or enroll before June 30th, you will get the invitation.

If you register for the Master Class upon receiving, you will get the recordings of the sessions afterward.

If you wish to participate, please reply to this email with “I am interested in Auadacity Master Class“.

If you are an Adobe Audition user and want a similar program, please reply “I am interested in Adobe Audition Master Class“.

So why this Master Class? Well, not all the necessary concepts and tricks can be taught through screen recordings. Sometimes, it needs to be shown on live video with a webcam.

Also, things change always, like Audacity interface, features, or technical requirements for audio in audiobooks or voice over.

Showing live in a Master Class allows me to give you the latest information faster.

So if you want to be part of Master Class:

  1. Enroll in Audacity Bundle if you are not already (it is a good time, 30% discount going till June 30th)

  2. Reply to this email with “I am interested in Auadacity Master Class“

The following are the modules that will be covered in the Master Class (There will be 5-6 sessions. Once you register for the master class, you will get the recordings)

The first class will be held on 7th July:

Module 1: Getting Started with Audacity

  • Installing Audacity and setting up for the first time

  • Audio interface and mic setup

  • Understanding sample rate, bit depth, and mono vs stereo

  • Navigating the UI: tools, meters, and preferences

  • Recording voice: best practices and common mistakes

🟧 Module 2: Editing Essentials

  • Understanding the timeline and selection tools

  • Cut, split, trim, and delete: non-destructive editing

  • Silence, duplicate, and label tracks

  • Zoom, snap, and navigation tricks for speed

  • Intro to keyboard shortcuts

🟦 Module 3: Clean-Up and Voice Polish

  • Noise reduction: 2-step method that actually works

  • Click/pop remover, de-essing, plosive fixes

  • Breath and silence management

  • Removing hum, hiss, and room tone without damaging the voice

  • Repairing bad recordings (clipping, harshness, etc.)

🟪 Module 4: Advanced Audio Processing

  • Equalization: voice-specific EQ tips

  • Compression: settings that work for voice-over and narration

  • Limiter vs Normalization

  • Chain effects in the right order

  • Loudness standards (LUFS, RMS, Peak)

  • Matching ACX or broadcast standards

🟥 Module 5: Multitrack and Sound Design

  • Working with multiple tracks

  • Music and SFX placement for podcasts or narration

  • Ducking background music under voice

  • Time alignment and syncing with visuals (for video voice-overs)

🟨 Module 6: Automation, Macros & Presets

  • Creating and applying macros for batch processing

  • Saving and reusing effect chains

  • Speeding up repetitive editing work

  • Building a one-click mastering process

  • Customizing keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow

🟫 Module 7: Exporting Like a Pro

  • Exporting MP3, WAV, and FLAC

  • Metadata, tags, and labeling tracks

  • ACX and podcast export settings

  • Troubleshooting audio quality after export

⚫ Module 8: Special Applications & Case Studies

  • Audiobook production (ACX-ready pipeline)

  • Podcast production

  • YouTube voice-over and content

  • Real-world editing walkthroughs with raw samples

  • Before vs after audio comparisons

🔵 Bonuses

  • Voice recording setup recommendations

  • Mic technique for great raw audio

  • How to combine Audacity with other tools (like Levelator, RX, etc.)

  • Sample projects + downloadable presets/macros